Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences offers student insurance with the Aon or InsureToStudy insurance company. Both offer a complete cross border insurance policies for international students.
Once you are conditionally admitted to one of the study/Exchange programs at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, you will be informed about both insurances by the Centre of International Affairs office(CoIA) during the registration process in Osiris. At your request, CoIA can arrange a student health insurance package for you at one of the two insurance companies.
*please note that with the student insurance, you are not allowed to do a part-time job.
Costs:
ON International Student Insurance package:
Exchange (6 months): 287,00 Euros
Exchange (1 year): 573,00 Euros
Full degree: 681,00 Euros
Please check the conditions of the insurance: https://www.aonstudentinsurance.com/en/home
InsureToStudy Masterplan+ insurance package:
Exchange (6 months): 337,00 Euros
Full degree (1 year): 674,00 euros
Please check the conditions of the insurance:
Private insurance for Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences | Insure To Study
Duration: if you would like CoIA to arrange the health insurance policy for you, it will be only valid for the first academic year or six months/ 1 year if you are an exchange student. Keep in mind that you will need to extend the insurance yourself before your policy expires.
How to apply for it
If you are a non-EU/EEA student and you would like CoIA to arrange the insurance for you, you can indicate this in your Osiris application. The insurance fee will be specified on your invoice.
After receiving the payment of the invoice, the insurance policy and documentation will be sent to you via e-mail just before the academic year/exchange program starts.
If your program starts in September, then your insurance will start the 1st of September. If your program starts in February , then your insurance will start the 1st of February. If you are arriving before the 1st of February, or the 1st of September, please make sure you that you arrange a travel insurance that will cover your stay from the date that you arrive until the start of your student insurance.
Dutch Basic Health care insurance – parttime job
If you decide to take a part-time job, you will need a different health insurance. This is called 'Basic health insurance' ('Basiszorgverzekering' in Dutch). Please be aware that it is your own responsibility to have appropriate health insurance . For more information about insurance requirements in the Netherlands, please click here.
Also note that if you visit a dentist or doctor (GP), you will most likely need to pay by cash/card. Do not forget to ask for the receipt as you will need it in order to claim the amount with your insurance company.
