Study UK The UK is considered as one of the best international destinations for education. It offers a perfect mix of good institutions, courses and affordable fees. There are over 180 institutions offering degrees, over 500 higher education establishments and more than 600 boarding schools.
The Indian curriculum matches that of the British to a great extent. Hence, students face less adaptability problems while studying in UK University. UK Universities recognize the three-year degree programmes that are common to India. Courses in the UK are often shorter and as a result, the total cost of study can be lower.
Health care in UK Students who are studying on a course for more than six months do not have to pay for some basic medical treatment. The NHS is not a free medical service; charges are made for certain things so you should not assume that all treatments will be free. But generally, as an International Student studying on a course in the UK for more than six months, you are entitled to the same treatment as UK citizens.
Irrespective of whether you are entitled to free NHS treatment, you should make sure you have adequate medical insurance to cover medical costs if you fall ill, and also to cover the additional possible costs resulting from illness. These can be substantial, and include the following:
Essential covers you need to complement with your NHS:
The above medical benefit is that of Gold Plan $100,000 Click here to compare Plans
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Reasons why you need additional cover Here are a few reasons on why you need to complement your NHS cover with ICICI Lombard Student Medical Insurance
Avail coverage at all hospitals including Private Clinics - Avail treatment at all hospitals including Private Clinics. Along with General Practitioner Charges, Specialist Treatment like Dental Treatment Charges is also covered.
Worldwide Cashless Hospitalisation Facility – Avail cashless hospitalisation across network hospitals worldwide. This means that you are covered even if you were to travel outside UK to European countries during your internship program.
Avoid long waiting periods – With ICICI Lombard Student Medical Insurance, you can avoid long wait periods to avail medical treatment.
8 Non-Medical Benefits - Avail coverage for 8 additional non-medical benefits including Bail Bond, Study Interruption, Compassionate Visit
2 year Continuous plan - Opt for 2 year Plans to cover your entire period of study (365+365 days)
