Insurance

Private health and travel insurance:

Due to the high cost of health care in most countries of the world, it is essential that some form of health insurance covers you while you are away.

You are also strongly advised to purchase travel insurance (this is usually packaged as a travel/health insurance scheme) that will last at least until your arrival at your host university.  This will usually cover you for loss of luggage, cancellation of flights and any medical situations that may arise during your journey, among other complications.

Your host university may have specific requirements relating to health insurance. Your acceptance package should outline these requirements.

Further information regarding insurance can be found in the Pre-Departure Guide.

University of Adelaide insurance:

The University of Adelaide covers, free of charge, all students and staff travelling overseas on 'University business'.  This includes students participating in exchange programmes.  There are, however, conditions of which you should be aware:

• The period of overseas travel cannot exceed 180 days – this means that students studying overseas for two semesters will need to purchase additional cover to cover their whole study period 
• Cover will only be provided while you are studying at the host university.  Non-study travel will be covered for a maximum of four weeks.  Should you be planning to travel before and after your exchange, you will need to purchase additional insurance. 

Further questions? Visit the University of Adelaide's Legal and Risk Insurance webpage, or contact Thomas Pontt (Insurance Officer): thomas.pontt@adelaide.edu.au

You should also read the 2013 Insurance Guide.