Stanford University International Student Insurance

Stanford University, located in Stanford, California, is one of the world’s top private research universities. It was founded in 1885 by former California Governor Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane Lathrop Stanford, in honor of their only son, Leland Jr., who died of typhoid fever in 1884. The school opened its doors to students on Oct. 1, 1891.

Stanford has an enrollment of more than 16,000 students, 2,000 faculty, and counting. Its colors are cardinal and white, and though the school doesn’t have an official mascot, its sports teams are referred to as the “Stanford Cardinal.” 

On and Near Campus

The university’s proximity to Silicon Valley gives the school a close relationship with cutting-edge, innovative companies like Apple, Google, and Yahoo! Many alumni have found success in the business world; companies whose founders or co-founders attended Stanford include HP Inc., Nike, Capital One, and more.

Notable Alumni

Stanford is also the alma mater of such famous names as Elon Musk, Tiger Woods, Larry Page, Sandra Day O’Connor, John Steinbeck, and U.S. President Herbert Hoover. The school has more than 200,000 alumni and growing spread across all 50 states and 158 countries and territories worldwide.

Study Abroad Insurance for Stanford

Every year, more than 5,000 international students apply from more than 150 countries. If accepted and approved for an F1 student visa, these students will need to acquire the correct insurance to meet Stanford’s student insurance requirements before they can register for classes.

Stanford University International Student Insurance

Exchange Visitors

The U.S. Department of State requires that all J-1 visa holders and their J-2 dependents be covered by medical insurance for the entire duration of the J program. Requirements include medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness; repatriation of remains of at least $25,000; medical evacuation expenses of at least $50,000; a deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness; the plan must not unreasonably exclude activities inherent to the Exchange Visitor program; and it may establish a reasonable waiting period for pre-existing conditions.

International Students

F-visa students are required to carry adequate health insurance, which is cited to be met either through selecting the sponsored university health insurance plan or through an alternate insurance plan that meets school waiver requirements such as what is listed below  

• Annual deductible less than $1,000 USD 
• Maximum per condition/per lifetime benefit of at least $500,000 USD
• Coverage for pre-existing conditions or you have met applicable waiting periods.

It is recommended to contact the International Center or the Student Health Insurance office to verify the health insurance requirements prior to purchase, as detailed information may only be provided to the attendee.

Please contact our office for further information. This information is subject to change.