Erasmus Mundus
EU Nationals
Non-EU Nationals
Erasmus Mundus Students
Health insurance for Erasmus Mundus students is arranged within the Erasmus Mundus programme.
IMETE – The health insurance information will be provided by the coordinating institution IHE Delft.
IMATEC – Health insurance is arranged by UCT Prague.
Students will receive detailed information and the necessary health insurance certificates from the Erasmus Mundus Administrative Coordinator. The following health insurance conditions apply to cohorts beginning their studies in the academic years 2024–2028:
Non-EU Nationals – Full-time Students
Students from most non-EU countries must submit proof of medical insurance as a part of their visa/permit application submitted to the relevant Czech embassy.
If you intend to stay in the Czech Republic for more than 90 days, you must arrange travel insurance that covers comprehensive healthcare.
Visit the website of the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic to learn more:
Ministry of Interior: Medical Insurance
Note that the costs of the comprehensive medical insurance valid for a year may range 15 000 – 30 000 CZK based on your age and health condition.
EU Nationals
Registration of European Health Insurance Card
If you are a citizen of an EU country and hold the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC – the blue card), you are entitled to medically necessary healthcare in the Czech Republic.
We recommend that you register your EHIC card with the Czech public health insurance company VZP (Všeobecná zdravotní pojišťovna) after your arrival.
Registering your EHIC in the Czech Republic will make it easier for Czech healthcare providers to bill your medical expenses to your home health insurance company. You will also be assigned a Czech health insurance number, which will help doctors access your medical records more efficiently.
Make sure to carry your EHIC with you at all times.
Why register your EHIC in the Czech Republic?
By registering your EHIC:
- You will be assigned a Czech health insurance number
- Your medical treatment in will be better covered, including expenses that might not be automatically reimbursed through the EHIC alone
How to register
- Before arrival, contact your health insurance provider in your home country to inquire about the procedure, requirements and forms that need to be completed in order to register for full healthcare in the Czech Republic
- After your arrival, register your EHIC in person at a VZP branch
We recommend registering your EHIC as soon as possible after your arrival – do not wait until you need medical help.
Don’t forget to bring your passport with you when visiting the branch of VZP.
Registering with a General Practitioner (GP)
After you arrive in the Czech Republic, you should find a general practitioner (GP) – a doctor who will be your first point of contact if you fall ill during your stay.
How to find a GP
Once you have registered your EHIC (for EU nationals) or received your Czech health insurance card (for non-EU nationals), contact your Czech health insurance provider and request a list of general practitioners who are accepting new patients.
Please note: Not all doctors on the list may be able to communicate in English and might therefore decline to register you.
To register with a GP, you will typically need to:
- Undergo an initial health examination
- Provide your medical history, ideally in the form of documents or records from your home country
- Pay a registration fee, depending on the clinic
Important to know
Once you are registered, you should always visit your assigned GP when you feel unwell. They will examine you and, if needed, issue a prescription (called a “recept”) for any medication.