Key Information for International Students

Health Services Eligibility

Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly-funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at www.moh.govt.nz.

Accident, Medical and Travel Insurance

Accident insurance
The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz.

Medical and travel insurance
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.

This can be arranged by National Technology Institute. Unless you provide evidence that you have appropriate cover for the duration of your study, this will be arranged on your behalf, and the cost added to your tuition fees invoice. Please contact Ntec Administration for more information on medical and travel insurance or click on OrbitProtect link.