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Health insurance for international students in Canada

Health insurance is compulsory for international students in Canada. The following Canadian provinces cover international students under their normal public healthcare plans:

  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Saskatchewan

However, if you’re studying in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island or Quebec, you’ll need to purchase specific international student health insurance, the cost of which is normally between CAD $600 and CAD $1,000 per year (USD $460-765).

If in doubt, contact your prospective university. They should be able to confirm your requirements and most will offer their own student healthcare.