Galway Business School Medical Insurance

GBS Medical Insurance

Before you travel, it is important to have both travel and health insurance to cover your stay in Ireland. All EU citizens are entitled to have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which will allow you to avail of free medical treatment during your stay in Ireland.

Non-EU students are required to purchase medical Insurance before they travel to Ireland. It is a requirement of your Visa to have medical insurance. The Galway Business School can assist you in this process. Please ask the GBS academic team about medical insurance when you are enquiring about your course. 

GBS assists international learners with arranging medical insurance coverage that meets Irish immigration requirements. While learners are free to choose any government-approved provider, GBS commonly refers students to the Guard.me International Insurance, a well-known and respected insurance provider specialising in international student travel and medical insurance (https://guardme.eu/ ). GuardMe International Insurance policies specifically meet the needs of the international education community and it is widely used by international learners. Their policies are designed to provide comprehensive cover to students travelling anywhere in the world.

Scope of Cover:

• Emergency medical treatment (accidents, illness)
• Hospitalisation and outpatient services
• Prescription medication
• Emergency dental care
• Repatriation and medical evacuation

The medical insurance provider Galway Business School is collaborating with is GuardMe, a well-known and respected insurance provider specializing in international student travel and medical insurance. GuardMe International Insurance policies specifically meet the needs of the international education community. Their policies are designed to provide comprehensive cover to students travelling anywhere in the world.