It is the students’ own responsibility to make insurance arrangements for any accident, illness, injury, loss or damage to persons or property resulting from, or in any way connected with, the study period in Norway. A general travel, luggage and accident insurance are recommended during your stay in Norway.

Students from EU/EEA countries must bring a medical insurance certificate, The European Health Insurance Card, valid for the whole study period in Norway. This document will, upon application, be issued by the relevant health insurance authorities in the student’s home country before departure. If this document is not available, you must present alternative documentation to show adequate medical insurance in your home country.

If the duration of your stay in Norway is between 3 and 12 months you should fill in a special form entitling you to social security coverage with regard to health services in accordance with the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme. The form must be sent to the insurance office in the municipality in which you are staying. Read more at studyinnormay.no

There is no special health centre for students at Østfold University College and the students may therefore consult any medical doctor they wish. The European Health Insurance Card should be presented at each consultation. You should note that the insurance is limited to the cost within the public insurance scheme and will not cover additional expenses for the few private doctors/clinics that are not attached to this scheme.

For all categories of students the insurance covers regular medical consultations, except for a nominal fee to be paid by the patient. However, for registered students this fee will be refunded at the Student Welfare Office upon presentation of the Health Receipt Card, issued by the doctor, and the student card. The insurance also covers hospitalization in Norway. Medicines and dental care are not covered.