Student Health Insurance UK — Compare Plans
Private health cover for international students in the UK. Faster specialist access, dental and repatriation — alongside the NHS.
Bupa Global Major Medical
Bupa Global
Premium worldwide private health cover from a London-based heritage insurer — top-up plan for international students who already have NHS access
- Trusted UK heritage brand — Bupa has provided healthcare since 1947
- Four tiers from affordable Major Medical to comprehensive Elite
- Mental health treated equally to physical health on all plans
- 24/7 Global Virtual Care included on all tiers
Cigna Global Health Insurance for Students
Cigna Global
Flexible international health cover with three tiers — Silver, Gold, Platinum — for students studying in the UK or anywhere worldwide
- Three flexible tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum) — pay only for the cover you need
- Worldwide network of 1.5 million doctors, hospitals, and clinics
- Mental health cover included on all tiers from day one
- 24/7 multilingual customer service and direct billing where possible
IMG Patriot Exchange Program
International Medical Group (IMG)
Budget-friendly student travel medical insurance — flexible coverage limits, popular with international students worldwide
- Most affordable tier — from approximately £45/month for a healthy 24-year-old
- Flexible coverage limits ($50K to $500K) and deductible options ($0 to $500)
- Pays 100% outside the USA after deductible (no co-insurance abroad)
- Optional adventure sports rider covers skiing, climbing, and more
William Russell International Student Health Insurance
William Russell
UK family-run insurer backed by Allianz — three flexible plans (Bronze, Silver Lite, Silver) with worldwide cover and dedicated personal advisers
- UK-based with personal account adviser — same team member each contact
- Underwritten by Allianz, one of the world's largest insurance groups
- 30-day money-back guarantee if you have not made a claim
- Three plan tiers from Bronze (~£93/month) to Silver (~£178/month)
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