Insurance for Studying in New Zealand
To enrol at the University of Canterbury, international students (including international PhD students) MUST have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. This is a legal requirement under the NZ Ministry of Education Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.
For insurance purposes, an ‘international student' is
- any student who does NOT have New Zealand citizenship, or
- any student who is NOT a resident of New Zealand (i.e., does not have a valid Residency Permit issued by New Zealand Immigration in their passport).
Insurance cover options
- Studentsafe-University Insurance
Studentsafe-University Insurance is the University's current default insurance cover. You can purchase Studentsafe-University cover when you complete your enrolment in New Zealand.
- Other Insurance Cover
If you do not want to purchase Studentsafe-University insurance you must arrange an approved alternative cover that meets the minimum requirement for a travel and medical insurance policy.
The following insurance plans have been assessed and are compliant for studying in New Zealand:
- Studentsafe-University (NZ)
- InterGlobal - StudentCare Plus Plan (NZ)
- Uni-Care Ltd (NZ). - NZ Student Plan; NZ Visitor Plan
- Southern Cross Travel Insurance (NZ) - StudentMax Plan
- OrbitProtect - Prime Plan
- SITE - Aspect (Germany) - First-Class Foreign Travel Insurance Plan
- Swedish State (Sweden) - Student UT Plan
If your cover is not listed above you must apply to have your cover assessed. To submit an insurance policy for an assessment, please complete the Policy Assessment Application (PDF, 34KB).
Contacts
Email:Â student-insurance@canterbury.ac.nz
Admissions and Enrolment (Student Insurance)
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Disclaimer information: The University of Canterbury recommends students read the insurance policy wording carefully taking particular note of exclusions. It is the student's responsibility to become familiar with the level of cover and the refund conditions offered by the insurance.
The University of Canterbury takes no responsibility for misunderstandings over insurance content and conditions or for medical and travel costs not covered by insurance or for the activities of the insurance companies involved.
Regarding the list of approved insurance policies, the University has assessed the master policy for each insurance company at the time of the assessment, the policies met the minimum requirements for the University. While the University will periodically check that each policy remains compliant, it is the student's responsibility to ensure the master policy they choose is compliant at the time of purchase and continues to meet the University's minimum requirements.
If an insurance company imposes additional restrictions, conditions or exclusions on the insurance cover offered by the master policy, the University reserves the right not to accept the insurance policy as a compliant policy.
The University reserves the right to alter the minimum requirements at any time.
The University of Canterbury takes no responsibility for misunderstandings over insurance content and conditions or for medical and travel costs not covered by insurance or for the activities of the insurance companies involved.
Regarding the list of approved insurance policies, the University has assessed the master policy for each insurance company at the time of the assessment, the policies met the minimum requirements for the University. While the University will periodically check that each policy remains compliant, it is the student's responsibility to ensure the master policy they choose is compliant at the time of purchase and continues to meet the University's minimum requirements.
If an insurance company imposes additional restrictions, conditions or exclusions on the insurance cover offered by the master policy, the University reserves the right not to accept the insurance policy as a compliant policy.
The University reserves the right to alter the minimum requirements at any time.