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Travel insurance

Our international student travel insurance policy is designed for people studying in the UK on a trip arranged by the Global Opportunities Team.

The insurance covers: emergency medical assistance and medical costs; protection in the event of cancellation or curtailment; cover for the loss, theft of or damage to baggage; loss of personal money.

Key features and benefits:

  • A 24-hour helpline for medical emergencies
  • Emergency medical expenses in the event of illness or injury 
  • Protection against cancellation or curtailment charges
  • Cover for loss or damage to baggage and personal money
  • A wide range of sports and activities covered
  • Cover for irrecoverable pre-paid college, university or language school fees
  • Leisure trips within Europe and any trip outside the UK if part of your course

Key eligibility criteria and exclusions:

  • Not available to anyone aged 66 or over
  • No cover under cancellation or curtailment charges, emergency medical expenses or personal accident relating to any reason set out under ‘Important conditions relating to health’ – see group policy wording
  • No cover where the World Health Organisation has advised against travel
  • No cover where travel is not departing from and returning to your home country 
  • Each claim may be subject to between £50 and £100 excess wherever applicable

The table below summarises the maximum amount payable for these criteria. Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the group policy wording and the statement of insurance for full details of the cover available.

Insurance Summary

 

Insurance Summary  
Benefits Maximum Excess
Cancellation or curtailment charges £3,000 £50
Aggregate limit £50,000  
Excursions £250  
Emergency medical and other expenses £2,000,000 £50
Emergency dental treatment £500  
Private medical emergency cover no cover -
Personal accident   £0
Death benefit (aged under 16) £1,000  
Death benefit (aged 16 to 64) £30,000  
Death benefit (aged 65 and over) £1,000  
Loss of limbs or sight (aged under 65) £30,000  
Permanent total disablement (aged under 65) £30,000  
Baggage   £50
Baggage (including valuables) £1,000   
Single article, pair or set limit £200  
Valuables limit in total £300  
Personal money, passport and documents   £50
Currency, notes and coins £100   
Other personal money and documents £100  
Passport or visa £100  
Personal liability £1,000,000 £100
Missing departure £250 £50 
Overseas legal expenses and assistance £10,000 £0 
Course fees £8,000 £50 

Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This can be checked on the Financial Services Register by visiting its website at https://register.fca.org.uk/. Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited. Company No. 856706 registered in England at Shurdington Road, Cheltenham Spa, Gloucestershire GL51 4UE.

Policy Documents