Norsk »Students From EU/EEA Countries
All students from EU/EEA countries must bring a valid European Health Insurance Card, obtainable in their own home countries, which entitles them to medical care under the Norwegian National Health Scheme. Expenses related to dental care and illnesses contracted before arrival in Norway are not covered.
Exception: Students from the other Nordic countries (Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland) are entitled to the medical care under the Norwegian National Health Scheme without insurance documentation.
Students From Other Countries
International students from other parts of the world may apply for voluntary enrolment in the Norwegian National Health Scheme after their arrival. The minimum period of stay must be more than 3 months.
General Information
There is no health centre for the students at the University of Stavanger and the students may therefore consult any general practitioner they wish. Students staying for 6 months or longer are encouraged to apply for a permanent general practitioner (GP). This will ensure that they are under the care of one GP during their stay. Make sure to bring your European Health Insurance Card and/or your student ID card with you each time you visit the doctor.
The European Health Insurance Card, or enrolment in the Norwegian National Health Scheme, covers regular medical consultations, except for a nominal fee to be paid by the patient. Please note that private doctors/clinics are not part of this system and a visit to a private doctor/clinic may involve additional expenses.
Dental care
The dental system in Norway is made up of private and National Health dentists. The government sets the cost of treatment by National Health dentists and a price list is available from each dental office. Dentists in private practice set their own prices. In general, a visit to the dentist in Norway is expensive. It is recommended to have a dental check-up at home before you travel to Norway.
