Get Protection with a Student Travel Insurance Policy
When you're studying abroad or travelling during your gap year, managing expenses is crucial. Books, accommodation, food, and activities—all these costs add up. The last thing you want is the stress of unexpected medical bills or other travel mishaps.
That’s where student travel insurance from WAS comes in. With the right coverage, you can be protected from the unexpected, allowing you to focus on the experiences and your education.
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Why Do Students Need Travel Insurance?
Travelling for education is an inspiring experience that offers you the chance to immerse yourself in new cultures and make friends for life. However, travelling always comes with risks. Accidents happen, and quality medical care can be hard to find and expensive abroad. You don't want to have to cover medical expenses at a stressful time. Student travel insurance can provide essential coverage for:
- Unexpected medical expenses
- Trip cancellation
- Lost or stolen baggage
- Overseas emergency medical evacuation cover
- Personal liability cover
- And more!
Enjoy your time abroad without worrying about potential mishaps as you ski down the Swiss Alps or explore the markets of Marrakech. Embrace experiences with confidence with WAS insurance policy.
Note: Not all benefits apply and will depend on whether you have selected them (and they are reflected on your Certificate of Insurance). Terms, conditions, exclusions, sub-limits, and limits apply. Please read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) for further details.
What if I’m Going for Adventure as well as Education?
Don't spend all your time abroad with your nose in the books. Whether you're bungee jumping or snorkelling, WAS Insurance supports your adventurous spirit. Our travel insurance policies can be adjusted to match your travel plans and activities, including for snowsports and extended periods abroad.
Get started today and get a quick, competitive quote.
Relax and Explore with Our Student Travel Insurance
It’s time for your moment. Study overseas with the peace of mind that WAS’s cheap yet comprehensive travel insurance for students offers. We can cover a wide range of scenarios and emergencies, so you can fully embrace your international student experience.
And don’t forget that you can rely on our 24/7 emergency assistance team to offer guidance if you get into any issues while studying abroad. If you’re unwell or facing a ‘what do I do now?’ moment, you can reach us anytime.
Ph (outside Australia): + 61 2 8880 5820
FAQs About Student Travel Insurance
Browse answers to the most common questions we get asked about student travel insurance
Our student travel insurance can cover:
- Unexpected medical expenses
- Unforeseen trip cancellations
- Stolen or lost luggage
- personal liability
Coverage extends to various student activities and travel needs, with a range of optional packages, ensuring peace of mind while abroad, whatever you plan to do. Ensure to check the Product Disclosure Statement to read the specific terms and conditions.
Yes, our policies can include coverage for adventure sports. It’s important to check the PDS before purchasing your insurance to ensure activities like skiing (with the Snow Pack added) or bungee jumping are covered.
Yes, our travel insurance policies are flexible, catering to both single trips and longer stays, like a full academic year or a semester. You’ll need to specify the duration of your policy when you get your quote before you leave for your trip.
In case of lost or stolen travel documents, our student travel insurance provides assistance in replacing them, ensuring minimal disruption to your travel plans. You’ll need to contact our emergency assistance team, and they’ll help you get in touch with the Australian government to organise replacement documents.
Yes, our student travel insurance can include coverage for unforeseen flight delays and cancellations. This coverage can offer some assistance in helping manage additional travel or accommodation expenses that may arise, as well as cancellation costs/cancellation fees.
Review the full details in your policy, including the automatically covered conditions, to confirm you have appropriate coverage for your needs.
To make a claim, contact our support team as soon as possible. Provide all relevant documentation related to the claim, such as medical reports, police reports for stolen items, or receipts for unexpected expenses.
Note: Not all benefits apply and will depend on whether you have selected them (and they are reflected on your Certificate of Insurance). Terms, conditions, exclusions, sub-limits, and limits apply. Please read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) for further details.