Flexible plans for students studying and travelling abroad

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Studying abroad is a great opportunity to learn about the world – and yourself, whether the lessons be inside or outside the classroom. You can get your primary healthcare coverage through your study abroad organization, but World Nomads can cover your holidays or an extension of your stay. 

What’s covered 

Here are the basic elements of our travel insurance policies: 

  • Emergency medical care 
  • Air Evacuation 
  • Trip Cancellation 
  • Baggage delay and theft; and 
  • A wide range of adventure activities (Additional premiums may apply.)  

 

This is only a summary of cover and does not include the full terms and conditions of the policy. You should read your policy word in full so you understand what is and isn’t covered. 

 Why World Nomads 

World Nomads makes travel insurance simple and easy to understand: 

  • Make a claim online at any timeeven if you’re on the road 
  • Purchase a plan from anywhere at home or abroad  
  • Access to travel safety advice to help you plan your next adventure 

Going on a study abroad?

Don't forget to pack World Nomads travel insurance! If you plan to extend your trip beyond your studies, World Nomads will be with you every step of the way with:

  • 24/7 emergency services
  • Medical cover
  • Gear cover
  • Trip cancellation
  • And more...

Altitude Sickness in Peru

I was on a full-day tour to Chacaltaya and Valle de la luna. That night, I was unable to sleep and started to feel dizzy. I had difficulty breathing and strong pains in my chest. The next morning, I contacted World Nomads’ emergency assistance team who directed me to a hospital in La Paz. I was admitted and stayed 24 hours under medical surveillance for altitude sickness. After being discharged, I continued on my next tour. Suddenly, I felt a strong pain in my chest and got a headache, so I returned to the medical clinic for an hour of oxygen treatment. The next morning, I flew back to Lima.
Canadian in Peru

Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you

Trip Cancellation

Protect your hard earned vacation from unexpected cancellation.

  • Explorer Plan: $5,000
  • Standard Plan: $2,500
Trip Protection
  • Are you, your family sick, injured or deceased?
  • Strike at your departure or arrival point?
  • Official travel advisory warning not to travel?

We’ve got your back.

Emergency Medical Insurance

Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.

  • Explorer Plan: $10 million
  • Standard Plan: $5 million
Emergency Medical Insurance
  • Accidentally injured?
  • Suddenly sick?
  • Need prescription meds?

We’ve got your back.

Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation

We’ll get you to hospital or home quickly.

  • Explorer Plan: $500,000
  • Standard Plan: $500,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation
  • Banged up abroad?
  • Need to get to a hospital urgently?
  • You or a family member deceased?

Help starts here.

Protect your gear

Covers the theft, damage or delay of your bags, tech and sports gear.

  • Explorer Plan: $3,000
  • Standard Plan: $1,000
Protect your gear
  • Passport or gear stolen?
  • Tech trashed?
  • Bags delayed?

Help starts here.

  • Emergency Medical Expenses
  • Emergency Dental for Injury or Sickness
  • Bedside Companion Travel and Subsistence
  • Emergency Professional Services
  • Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation
  • Return of Travel Companion/Dependent Children
  • Return to Your Trip Destination
  • Return of Remains
  • Travel Accident
  • Flight Accident
  • Trip Cancellation
  • Trip Interruption
  • Trip Delay
  • Baggage and Personal Effects Theft or Damage
  • Baggage and Sporting Equipment Delay
  • Travel Documents Theft or Damage
  • Sporting Equipment Theft or Loss by a Common Carrier
  • Covered Adventure Sports listed in Policy
Assistance Services Included
  • LiveTravelTM Emergency Assistance
  • Worldwide Travel Assistance
  • Adventure Travel Hotline
  • 24/7 Security
  • Travel Medical Assistance
  • Bag Trak
This is a general summary for Canadian residents only. It does not include all terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions of the travel insurance plans described. Coverage may not be available for residents of all provinces. Check the Travel Insurance Policy for full details.

We cover 250+ activities you love

Snow 20 activities
Water 43 activities
Air 13 activities
Land 61 activities
Sports 75 activities
Experiences 12 activities
  • Scuba diving
  • Mountain biking
  • Surfing
  • Bungee jumping
  • Skiing
Activities shown in blue are automatically included in the Standard Plan and the Explorer Plan. Activities shown in orange require an optional upgrade for coverage to apply. Special conditions and exclusions may apply to certain activities, check the Travel Insurance Policy for full details.

24/7 emergency assistance

Whether you need medical or dental assistance or advice, emergency evacuation or travel assistance, our team are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.

Are you in need of emergency assistance right now?

Telephone +1 866 878 0192 (toll-free from Canada and the Continental U.S.) or +1 416 646 3723 (collect from anywhere else in the world)

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FAQ

Here are our most frequently asked questions. You can also visit our community page at Ask a Nomad, or ask the team your own question by pressing the link below.

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  • What if I get sick while on my trip?
    If you’re injured in an accident or suddenly get sick while travelling, and you've bought a policy for the activities you're doing, you can be covered for emergency medical treatment including: Hospitalization; Out-patient treatment for medical emergencies; Prescribed medicines, X-rays, and laboratory tests; and being brought home if medically necessary.