VIU highly recommended that you maintain health insurance coverage while in the United States and during school breaks. You are also strongly advised to continue your coverage during any extended stays outside the U.S. to ensure coverage of new conditions upon your return.

For your benefit, safety and convenience, Global Secutive (Global Secutive, LLC is a fully licensed US insurance agency, with offices in the US and Germany, providing insurance products for the intercultural exchange market.) has negotiated with International Health Insurance and UnitedHealthcare a reasonable and comprehensive health insurance policy for international students. Health insurance protects you from having to pay large medical bills that can arise even from simple medical procedures.

Please see Sebastien Mortreux, from 8:00-4:00 at the Waples Mill Campus, or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  to receive more information on how to purchase Health Insurance.

Please click on the links below to find more information on the health insurance.

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