🇮🇹30,000+ US students/yearSchengen

Study Abroad Insurance for Students in Italy

Italy requires Schengen health insurance for the student visa. 30,000+ US students study in Italy — get visa-ready coverage from $30/month.

$30/mo
Starting from
30,000+
US students/yr
Schengen ✓
Visa insurance
🛂 Visa Insurance Required
€30,000 minimum
Schengen area health insurance required for long-stay student visa

Italian long-stay visas require €30,000 Schengen health insurance. US universities require the same for enrollment in semester abroad programs.

Tower Hill provides a Schengen-compliant certificate of insurance for visa applications.

Healthcare in Italy for US Students

Italy's Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN) provides emergency care to all visitors. Non-emergency care through the public system is slow and requires registration. Major cities (Rome, Florence, Milan) have private English-speaking clinics.

⚠️ Why your US plan isn't enough

Italy is a Schengen country. Long-stay student visas require €30,000 minimum insurance coverage. US domestic plans do not cover Italian care. Study abroad insurance covers both visa requirements and actual healthcare needs.

Popular Programs & Cities in Italy

Common Program Types
Art and architecture programs
Italian language immersion
Culinary programs
Fashion (Milan)
Film and photography
History and classics
Top Student Cities
🇮🇹Florence
🇮🇹Rome
🇮🇹Milan
🇮🇹Bologna
🇮🇹Venice
🇮🇹Siena

What to Make Sure Your Plan Covers

🛡️Schengen visa requirement
🛡️Pickpocket theft (especially in Rome, Florence)
🛡️Moped/scooter accidents
🛡️Food allergy management
🛡️Language barriers

Emergency Numbers in Italy

Save these before you travel.

Emergency (Pronto Soccorso)118 (medical) / 112
US Embassy Rome+39 06 46741
US Consulate Florence+39 055 266 951

Your Tower Hill plan's 24/7 global assistance line is also available in any emergency.

Compare Plans for Italy

All plans include emergency medical, evacuation, and meet Schengen visa requirements (€30,000+).

⭐ Top Pick for Italy Study Abroad
Best for Study Abroad
WorldTrips
Atlas International Student
~$30/month

Designed for US students studying abroad — meets most university requirements including evacuation, mental health, and Schengen compliance.

Emergency medical & hospitalization
Mental health & counseling
Emergency evacuation included
Semester or annual enrollment
Acute onset pre-existing conditions
Sports & activities covered
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Best for Long-Term Programs
IMG Global
Student Health Advantage
~$35/month

Renewable annually. Widely accepted by US study abroad offices. Includes preventive care and prescription drugs.

Comprehensive medical coverage
Preventive care included
Mental health benefits
Prescription drug coverage
University waiver-ready
24/7 telemedicine
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Best Value
Trawick International
Safe Travels International
~$25/month

Highest medical maximum ($1M) at the lowest price. Ideal for students on tight budgets who want strong emergency coverage.

$1M medical maximum
Emergency evacuation
Trip interruption
Baggage loss & delay
Adventure sports covered
Flexible deductibles
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