{"id":39773,"date":"2026-07-15T17:02:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bramex.de\/?page_id=39773"},"modified":"2026-07-15T17:26:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:26:27","slug":"health-insurance-for-foreign-students-germany","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bramex.de\/en\/health-insurance-for-foreign-students-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Insurance for Foreign Students in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n HEALTH INSURANCE \u00b7 STUDENTS \u00b7 GERMANY<\/span>\n

Health insurance for foreign students in Germany<\/h1>\n

Studying in Germany requires health insurance from day one, but which one you need depends on your profile. We make it simple: identify your case and we help you take out the right insurance, free and in your language.<\/p>\n

\n Find my insurance<\/a>\n Contact us for assistance<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

We look at your case<\/strong> \u00b7 We tell you which insurance you need for your situation<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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How health insurance for students in Germany works<\/h2>\n

Health insurance is mandatory to study here, but there isn't just one: which one you need depends on your profile. We help you with the process, the paperwork with the insurer and answer your questions.<\/p>\n

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Mandatory from day one<\/p>

It's a requirement for university enrolment and for the study visa.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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It depends on your profile<\/p>

University student, language course, PhD or intern: each profile has its own insurance.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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We're by your side<\/p>

We look at your case and tell you exactly what you need to take out.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Find your insurance based on your profile<\/h2>\n

Locate your situation and go straight to the page with the information and the specific insurance for your case.<\/p>\n

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Your profile<\/th>The insurance you need<\/th>From<\/th><\/th><\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
\ud83c\udf93 University student<\/td>\n Public student insurance (KVdS) or temporary private, depending on your age and case<\/td>\n Depends on your case<\/td>\n University students health insurance \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f German course \/ language<\/td>\n Temporary private insurance (also au pair and Work & Travel)<\/td>\n from \u20ac36\/month<\/td>\n Language students health insurance \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\ud83d\udd2c PhD student<\/td>\n Depends on your contract or scholarship; we assess it with you<\/td>\n Depends on your case<\/td>\n Ask us about your case \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\ud83d\udcbc Intern \/ trainee<\/td>\n Temporary private insurance for the length of your scholarship or Praktikum<\/td>\n from \u20ac36\/month<\/td>\n Ask us about your case \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n

Don't fit any of these or have a mixed case? Tell us<\/a> and we'll guide you.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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If you're a university student: public student insurance or temporary private<\/h2>\n

As an enrolled university student you have two possible paths. We explain what each one offers so you can choose with peace of mind, and with us by your side.<\/p>\n

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Public student insurance (KVdS)<\/div>\n