The healthcare system in Spain is viewed globally as advanced and prepared. International students in need of help can make use of a lot of facilities such as nursing, social work, physiotherapy,… Don’t worry if you don’t speak Spanish, some hospitals have a translation service.

The most important thing about the Spanish healthcare system is that it is denied to no one, regardless your nationality or your ability to pay. For Spanish citizens it is totally free, but international students need to have some insurances.

In case of emergency the phone number to keep in mind is 112.

Necessary Policies

• International students from the EU: If you are a member of the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland, you only need the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which will grant you publically-funded emergency healthcare while in Spain. If you want to get private treatment, then you need to obtain a private health insurance plan as well.
• International students not from the EU: If your country is not of the European Union, you will need to get a private health insurance policy in Spain that covers the duration of your stay.
• Attention: There is a special treatment for people from Peru, Paraguay, Ecuador, Chile, Brazil or Andorra. They can benefit from free hospitalization if they can prove they have the corresponding health certificate from their home country.

If you want some more information you can always visit the official website of International Student Insurance.