Can I switch from a private health insurance provider (e.g. Mawista, CareConcept) to statutory health insurance during my studies?

No. If you have been issued an exemption as part of your enrolment, you will not be able to switch to statutory health insurance throughout your studies.

Private insurance providers often offer seemingly attractive rates for international students. However, they often do not cover all services. This means that you may face higher costs than expected if you fall sick or suffer an accident. We recommend you take out statutory health insurance for the best possible coverage during your studies. Statutory health insurance providers include: AOK, BARMER, DAK, Techniker Krankenkasse, IKK. Their rates are at approx. €125.– per month. This amount is almost the same for all providers. You can easily take out health insurance online with any of the providers.