health insurance

Students staying in Germany need health insurance. Without it, it is not possible to enrol at a university and obtain a visa and residence permit.

What kind of insurance do I need?

Private insurance

  • students of language courses and the Stüdienkolleg
  • students over 30
  • Fellows, PhD candidates, postdocs

State insurance

  • Master's students under 30 years of age
  • undergraduate students up to 30 years of age