Other overseas students
Since April 2015, non-EEA international students have been subject to charges for some types of treatment, and may have to make a payment towards health costs as part of any visa application. Whether you are required to make this payment, or whether a specific treatment is free or a charge applies, depends on several factors. These include your specific immigration status, your length of stay in the UK, your country of origin and the type of treatment. It can also depend on whether you are living in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. Detailed information is available at .
All overseas students can get emergency treatment, treatment for certain communicable diseases and compulsory psychiatric treatment free of charge through the NHS. Nevertheless, you are strongly advised to take out adequate medical insurance for the duration of your stay in the UK.