Health insurance for students in the UK
International students usually pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access; private cover is separate.
Published by Beyond Leads Limited · 27 October 2026
General information only, not insurance or medical advice. health-quote.co.uk is an FCA introducer, not a broker or insurer. We do not recommend policies or arrange cover.
Key points
UK students are generally entitled to NHS care. Some may also be named on a parent's policy, subject to age limits.
University health services are separate from insurance.
What to check in the policy documents
Policy terms differ between insurers. When looking at this topic, the documents to read are the policy summary, the full policy wording and your schedule. Points worth checking include: age limits on family policies; nHS eligibility; any requirements of your course or visa.
This page cannot confirm whether any person, condition or treatment would be covered. That depends on the insurer's terms and decision.
Who can answer questions about your situation?
health-quote.co.uk is a trading name of Beyond Leads Limited (FCA firm reference 940006). We are an introducer, not a broker or insurer, and we do not give prices, recommendations or advice.
If you send an enquiry, we introduce it to Complete Insurance, an FCA-authorised broker, who can discuss your requirements and explain any quotation. There is no obligation to proceed.