Insurance cover for your belongings should be arranged if you are staying in the UK for some time. A 12 month policy, designed for students, and covering your personal possessions, money and documents, as well as medical expenses and personal liability, will cost around £150, but other types of cover are available for less.
Several companies arrange special policies for students. Endsleigh Insurance|, in association with UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs), has developed a personal possessions| policy for students and a policy specifically for overseas students| studying in the UK. Barclays Bank| also offers a personal possessions policy for students.
Please do not forget that if you are an overseas student travelling abroad you will need to buy travel and health insurance. Sta Travel| offers discounted travel insurance for students, as does Endsleigh Insurance.
For information on health insurance, see Health information for new students|.
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