Health insurance for international students in Türkiye:
International students in Turkey are required to obtain health insurance during their studies. They must renew their insurance and inform the university administration and the Immigration Department when it expires. Students should visit health insurance companies to obtain mandatory health insurance. Student accommodation can be secured for one or two years, depending on need. Students can also benefit from special discounts and grants, sometimes including full coverage, from Study Time.
What are the steps required to obtain health insurance for international students?
1- A copy of the passport.
2- Full residential address in Türkiye.
3- Insurance start date.
4- The insurance period is either one year or two years, and cannot be specified in months, but is calculated in years only, either one year or two years.
What benefits does private health insurance offer to foreigners in Türkiye?
• This is an actual insurance that is valid only in hospitals with which it has been contracted.
Activities in private hospitals are included, but after six months from the start of implementation.
It covers treatment expenses at a rate ranging from 30% to 80% depending on the company and the type of treatment.
We cooperate with the most prestigious and best insurance companies in Türkiye in terms of prices and quality.
•To find out which hospitals have contracts with the insurance company, you can visit the company's website and view the list of hospitals and centers that have contracts with it.
Health insurance prices required to obtain residency in Türkiye for the year 2024.
We'll only list prices from one company due to the significant price differences depending on the type of coverage and the total amount. If you're looking for higher-quality insurance, you can contact Studio Time for advice and recommendations on pricing and quality.
We do, of course, offer insurance with lower coverage at very reasonable and competitive prices, which are among the cheapest health insurance in Turkey. They offer up to 100% emergency coverage, but their coverage for checkups, tests, and surgeries is limited.
Can I choose the insurance company I want to get an insurance policy from?
Answer: Yes, you can choose the type of insurance company, and the student discount depends on the type of insurance company you choose.
What types of health insurance are available for students in Türkiye?
1- Government or public insurance
Students studying at a Turkish university can obtain health insurance three months after enrollment. This insurance will enable them to receive free treatment at all government hospitals. Consequently, they can obtain necessary medications for a very nominal fee.
However, in some private hospitals, the patient bears a portion not covered by health insurance, in addition to sometimes paying 20% of the cost of medications in pharmacies.
2- Private insurance
Students with private insurance cannot receive treatment at government hospitals. However, some private hospitals offer discounts based on agreements signed with the authorities responsible for student health insurance in Türkiye.
If interested, you can visit any private health insurance agency to take advantage of plans designed for foreigners. Please note that coverage for these plans is limited and is only valid at hospitals with which the insurance company has contracts!
Question: I am a student at a university outside Istanbul. Can I purchase health insurance for my student residence and pay via bank transfer?
Answer: Yes, you can request and purchase insurance online by contacting us at Study Time. All you need to do is send photos of your passport, provide your exact and complete address, and specify the insurance start date and duration (either one or two years).
Don't forget to save the number and follow the ongoing student offers. Share the article with your friends to take advantage of student-only discounts, which can reach up to 40% or more.
Requirements for students to benefit from health insurance in Türkiye
Foreigners wishing to apply must first ensure that they meet the requirements set by the relevant institution.
The most important requirements set by the relevant institution that international students are expected to adhere to may be as follows:
1- Obtaining a residence permit.
2- Lack of health insurance in other countries.
3- Residency in Türkiye for a period of not less than one year.
What are the steps required to obtain the student discount at Turkish universities?
You only need to be a student at a Turkish university, whether public or private, to benefit from the student discount.
You can contact Study Time directly to take advantage of the student discount, as well as university registration services and free health insurance.
Advantages of registering with Study Time:
1- Get educational advice at no cost.
2- Review your file carefully and choose the appropriate offers.
3- Obtain university admission at no cost thanks to our direct partnerships with Turkish universities.
4- Translate your entire file into Turkish at no cost.
5- Obtaining a study permit through us.
6- Securing your university accommodation
7- Obtaining the certificate equivalency at no cost.
8- Follow up on your academic status after completing the final registration process.
9- Valuable articles that will help you get accepted into universities.
10- Open education in Türkiye
11- Entrance exams for Turkish universities
12- Language of instruction in Turkish universities
13- Documents required for registration in Turkish universities
14- Student accommodation in Türkiye