Private Health Insurance for Students in Germany
Simple, affordable, designed for students
Get comprehensive health coverage from our award-winning partner.1
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Accepted for your university enrollment and city registration in Germany.
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Attractive and more affordable alternative to Public Health Insurance*.
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Get the best of both worlds with access to public and private doctors, and worldwide cover for min. 6 months.
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Skip the paperwork with ottonova's fully digital service, available in English.
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Exclusively available with Expatrio's Value Package and Health Insurance Plus Package.
How Our Customers Feel About Our Service
Why Private Health Insurance is right for you
More coverage, for less money!
As part of the Expatrio Value Package, we partner with ottonova to provide Private Health Insurance to eligible students. This plan is available to you for the duration of your studies. After this, you can choose to stay with Private Health Insurance on a new tariff, or change to Public Health Insurance.
ottonova offers affordable rates with extensive coverage and is a great choice for internationals. With Private Health Insurance, you get a wider choice of medical practitioners, dental coverage, visual aids and even 6 months of worldwide cover. But the best part? This top-rated, fully digital service often comes at a cheaper cost than many Public Health Insurances.*
Take a look at just some of the benefits of ottonova's plan in comparison to Public Health Insurance*:
* The comparison shows: ottonova tariff Study Secure Premium incl. long-term care insurance, compared with a tariff for public health insurance for students with an additional contribution of 1.2 % (average 1.7 %) incl. long-term care insurance, no children. Please consider that the monthly rate incl. long-term care insurance changes depending on your age.
Reasons we love Study Secure by ottonova!
Tailored for students
Study Secure is exclusively available with Expatrio and specially designed with students in mind.
As one of the leading Blocked Account providers in Germany, we know international students well and understand the unique needs and challenges they face. Say goodbye to the hassle of German bureaucracy and endless paperwork with Study Secure in the Expatrio Value Package.
Enjoy easy processes and English-speaking support. Get wide coverage and access to great quality healthcare, all at an affordable rate designed to fit within your student budget.
With Study Secure by ottonova, you even get 6 months of worldwide cover included in your plan!
Affordability
Get more, pay less. Save €1,046.64 per year.*
Private Health Insurance is often a more affordable and cheaper option for students than Public Health Insurance in Germany. These better rates are offered based on certain criteria, such as your age and health-status.
Study Secure is more affordable.
Study Secure is designed to give you the best rates possible, while also giving you wider health coverage.
Fully integrated English support service via the app
With ottonova's app, you have access to a wide range of services on the go, available in English and German.
Get everything you need for a healthy life, in your pocket. The ottonova app is your one-stop-shop for scheduling doctor appointments, keeping track of your prescriptions and sick notes, submitting your medical bills for reimbursement, and much more.
You can even schedule telehealth appointments with registered doctors and receive medical advice from the comfort of your home, or while you are abroad.
Simple, reliable assistance! You are never more than a few clicks away from quick, easy, and convenient health advice and support.
Fast and easy reimbursement
No need to worry about late payments or complicated processes.
With Study Secure by ottonova, you receive your medical bill directly from your doctor. Submit this to ottonova via your app, and get reimbursed quickly. Once the money is in your account, just send it over by following the instructions on your invoice.
For bigger bills like hospital stays, ottonova will sometimes pay the hospital directly.
Just make sure your treatment is covered before you proceed. Private Insurance goes beyond basics, covering things like non-prescription medications and private rooms. Feel secure and benefit from comprehensive coverage!
We only work with trusted partners
ottonova has been recognized by the following awards:
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4x Stiftung Warentest test winner
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3x in a row the most satisfied customers
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Top marks from the leading comparison portal Check24.de
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German Private Health Insurance with the best performance at the best price
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Best customer service of all health insurers
FAQs
Who is eligible for Private Health Insurance?
Depending on your individual situation, you may be eligible for Private Health Insurance. For example, students are often eligible.
You can find out more by contacting our experts using the form above.
Can I switch from Private Health Insurance back to Public Health Insurance?
When you decide to take out Private Health Insurance as a student, your decision is valid for the entire duration of your studies.
This means you cannot switch to statutory health insurance while you are still studying.
But after your studies you have the possibility to take out Public Health Insurance instead.
Of course you can also stay in Private Health Insurance and switch to a comprehensive tariff if you're still eligible for it (employees with a certain income, self-employed or civil servants).
How can I find out more about Study Secure by ottonva?
You get in touch via our contact form.
Additionally, you will find many answers to common questions on our Help Centre here.
* The comparison shows: ottonova tariffs Study Secure Premium incl. long-term care insurance, compared with a tariff for public health insurance for students with an additional contribution of 1.2 % (average 1.7 %) incl. long-term care insurance, no children. Please consider that the monthly rate incl. long-term care insurance changes depending on your age.
[1] ottonova has been awarded 1st place in the service and customer satisfaction categories three times in a row by Kubus