Health insurance for international students

To study in Russia, International students should purchase medical insurance. Public insurance called OMC is mainly for Russians and they have limited coverage. International students must purchase Medical insurance that covers medical care and repatriation. The cost of Private insurance per year is around 10000 to 45000 Roubles. Ordinary insurance policies are nonvalid for Russian hospitals and the majority of the cost of treatment is borne by the patient. Those students who have an absence of health insurance found in RUSSIA are liable to a penalty of 2000 to 7000 Roubles.

There are 562 Insurance organizations operating in RUSSIA. Some of the popular international health insurance service providers are:

• Allianz Care
• Cigna Global