In many countries, the number of international students studying abroad continues to increase each year. For Australia, however, the opposite is true. In fact, the number of Indian students alone has dropped from 65,503 last year to 29,721 this year – that is more than half! With student security issues, legislative changes, and the financial […]
Study Abroad Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues related to study abroad.
Enrollment of International Students Drops in Australia
September 7th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceInsurance for your Backpacking Trip
April 15th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceSummer is right around the corner, close but not close enough. Sleeping has become difficult since all you can think about is your international adventure. You’ve just invested in a monstrous backpack that you’re debating to fill with either your clothing or the family dog. Eventually, you conclude after much thought and scrutiny, the family […]
Gender Gaps Found in Study Abroad Programs
March 11th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceDid you know that women are twice as likely to study abroad as men? After considering this statistic, it may be that more women are enrolled in colleges than men. Or perhaps there is another reason left unresolved. Interestingly, a recent study from the University of Iowa tried to at least touch the surface surrounding […]
Health Insurance for ESL Students
January 22nd, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceLearning English has become an important skill in today’s globalized world. More and more students are realizing the advantage of learning English including its growing importance in business. What better way to learn a language then to actually go abroad and be immersed in the culture and language? ESL programs are designed as an intensive […]
Spain Student Insurance
December 10th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceIf you are preparing to study in Spain, you will need Spain student insurance to meet the Spanish visa requirements. Spain is considered a Schengen country, which requires that you have 30,000 euros in coverage. However, the Embassy has added additional requirements for students studying in Spain. In addition to the minimum coverage requirement, your […]
Swedish Student Visa Insurance Requirements
June 25th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceSweden is a popular destination for international students – last year over 25,000 international students studied in Sweden. High-quality English language instruction, a high standard of living, and free tuition have all contributed to Sweden’s popularity with foreign students. Although Sweden has announced plans to begin charging tuition fees to non-EU students no later than […]
Student Secure- A popular solution for Study Abroad students
April 21st, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceThere are many countries that are becoming more popular destinations for Study Abroad programs. For example, Finland, Spain, Italy, France, and the UK are hot spots for international studies and health insurance is also requirement for most of these counties. The Student Secure plan has become an ideal solution for many these students. Student Secure […]
Health and Travel Insurance for Russia
April 14th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceIf you are planning to travel to Russia, whether for work, school or fun, you should purchase adequate health and travel insurance. For some, insurance is mandatory – for instance, travelers from the European Union are required to have medical insurance for their visa (due to reciprocity for the insurance requirements of the Schengen Visa). […]
