Spanish undergraduate students under 28, students working on their research projects and doctorate students are entitled to health insurance. International students from countries which hold specific agreements on health cover with Spain are also entitled to this insurance. The premium is annual and mandatory (payment is made on enrolment). Students over 28 are not entitled to health insurance and therefore do not have to pay for it. Insurance is free for students who are enrolled at another institution (and therefore are already covered).
 

EU citizens must fill in an E-128 National Health Service form in their country of origin before departure. In addition to EU countries, the E-128 form is valid for: Iceland, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Liechtenstein. This form certifies the right to receive medical treatment in any EU country and must be presented in order to receive treatment. Social security medical centres provide medical treatment in Spain.

Citizens from other countries must check with the relevant authorities if any bilateral agreements exist that cover medical assistance in Spain. Bilateral agreements exist for: Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Paraguay. If there is no agreement, we recommend private medical insurance.

Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social (National Health Service Institute)
Passeig de Sant Joan 191, 2nd floor
08037 Barcelona
Phone Number: 93.284 93 58 ext. 452
 

Optional accident insurance

Students can take out an insurance policy against accidents. UNIPSA, Insurance Brokers offers policies with Cigna Insurance Company of Europe NV to provide this service. This insurance is independent, although it is compatible with the health insurance, and there is no age restriction.

UNIPSA
Rambla Catalunya, 38, 6è, pral.
08007 Barcelona
Phone Number: 93.488 03 27

Winterthur insurances for members of Univers

The Technical University of Catalonia has signed an agreement with the Winterthur company so that you may benefit from the services of a first-rate company, under special conditions at some of the market's most competitive prices.
http://www.univers.upc.edu/eng/insurance