In Germany every student needs medical insurance (with a private or a public health insurance company). Without health insurance you cannot be matriculated at any university in Germany!

Students from countries which have a social security agreement with Germany, i.e. students form EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Tunesia, Turkey and former Yugoslavian countries, do not need to obtain a health insurance in Germany. They only need to show proof of health insurance coverage in their home country. Ask your insurance company for an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card).

Students with a private health insurance in their home country need a confirmation in English or German stating that all costs will be covered if medical treatment is required. With this document they can go to any public health insurance and apply for an exemption from the compulsory German health insurance.