Comparison of the statutory health insurance for students with the private comprehensive health insurance Care Student

Comparison of the statutory health insurance for students (DAK) with the private comprehensive health insurance 'Care Student'.

You can take out either type of insurance directly online and will receive within a few days confirmation including your insurance documents.

Health insurance for trips to the USA, Canada and Mexico (e.g. semester abroad)
For travel to the USA, Canada and Mexico we recommend you our Care College USA plan.

Health insurance for language school participants & students – Care Student

As a private health insurance, Care Student is an alternative to statutory health insurance for students in Germany that is recognized by all universities and immigration authorities. Although the private insurance provides significantly more than the statutory health insurance, foreign students benefit from a significantly lower premium. Students in Germany (as well as pupils, interns, etc.) from abroad between the ages of 12 and 34 are eligible for insurance.


Care Student

Age: 12 - 39 years old
Prerequisite: Studies at state, state-recognized or private universities in Germany
Geographic scope: Germany, insurance coverage also in Europe, (1 month of each trip worldwide)
Insurable Persons: students, female students, interns ... moreInterns, language students,, students

Care Student
Statutory health insurance for students

Statutory health insurance for students

Students at German universities and colleges generally require statutory student health insurance in order to enroll. DAK Gesundheit is an excellent choice with great benefits at an affordable price. And you can apply easily online.


DAK student insurance

Maximum age: 29 years old
Prerequisite: Course of study at university/univeristy of applied sciences
Geographic scope: Germany
Insurable Persons: German and foreign students


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