Insurance Information
Stockholm University strongly recommends students to have a complete insurance cover to avoid extreme costs that might occur. Carefully consider which level of insurance you need and pay particular attention to the coverage’s restrictions and exclusions.
Personal injury insurance during school hours
All students in Sweden, including PhD students, are currently covered by the personal injury insurance (the general student insurance) that is obtained on behalf of universities and colleges within the State insurance system by Kammarkollegiet. The insurance applies in Sweden during school hours and during travel to and from the location where school hours are spent.
EU/EEA citizens and the European health insurance card
Students from EU/EEA member countries should bring the European Health Insurance Card, issued by the social insurance office in your home country. The card states that you are entitled to health care on the same conditions and at the same price as permanent residents in Sweden. Bring the card whenever you seek medical care.
Citizens of Algeria, Australia and the Quebec-region (Canada)
Sweden has special agreements with Algeria, Australia and the Quebec-region (Canada) regarding emergency medical care. If you are from any of these countries, please contact the Social Insurance office in your home country for more information.
Exchange students
All exchange students from universities with which Stockholm University
has a formal exchange agreement are covered by the Swedish State Insurance
for Foreign Students in Sweden (STUDENT IN). This coverage is restricted to
your study period at Stockholm University and extends only to claims arising while you are physically present in the country of Sweden. The insurance applies 24-hours a day and includes: Disability and death payment, home transport cover, liability cover and legal expenses cover.
SI-scholarship holders
Students holding a Swedish Institute scholarship are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance and Personal Insurance (GIF). The insurance covers illness and accident during the scholarship period. For more information please contact the Swedish Institute.
PhD students
PhD students with an education grant are covered by group life insurance. Spouses are also insured with group life insurance if he/she does not have their own insurance. The insurance covers a basic amount, a supplementary amount as well as a contribution to funeral expenses.
Last updated:
April 23, 2013
Source: Student Services
