The University of Leeds - School of Computer Studies


National Health Service

Overseas students embarking on a course of study which is more than six months, will not be required to pay for treatment under the National Health Service which would be provided free of charge to residents in the UK. Special regulations apply to maternity services, however, and any overseas student or dependant who anticipates requiring the use of maternity services is advised to check her entitlement to free treatment in this respect.

Overseas students following courses lasting less than six moths will be required to take out health insurance to cover the costs of consultations and treatment for themselves and their family. Adequate insurance cover can be obtained after arrival at the University and the cost is unlikely to exceed 100 Pounds. These policies are designed specially for overseas students, and those bringing dependants to the UK will need to insure them seperatly.

Whilst the spouse and the children of an overseas student will not be permitted to register with the University Health Service, which is for students only, they will be able to register with a National Health Service doctor in the area.


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