Students

University insurance cover

Check your eligibility for an insurance certificate

This form assesses a student’s eligibility to obtain University insurance cover and receive an insurance certificate. This cover is in accordance with La Trobe University’s Corporate Travel Insurance Policy number 9313 1586 with Chubb Insurance Company of Australia Ltd.

All postgraduate and undergraduate students are covered under the University’s travel insurance for an international La Trobe Activity approved by La Trobe University (LTU). The La Trobe insurance policy has a limit of 365 days for a La Trobe activity. Insurance cover is provided for personal travel up to10 days prior to or 10 days following the LTU approved activity.

Key benefits include:

  1. personal accident and sickness
  2. unlimited overseas medical and evacuation
  3. luggage, money and portable electronic equipment
  4. missed transport connection
  5. Chubb Emergency Response 24/7 (+61 2 8907 5995).

You are strongly advised to purchase your own travel and health insurance for any additional days (that you are not covered under the La Trobe Insurance Policy.

Please ensure to carefully read through the summary of the insurance policy [PDF 710KB] for the key benefits and exclusions. No cover applies to destinations advised as “Do not travel” by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Travel Advisory Levels explained.

For more information, please read the disclosure statement [PDF 710KB].

Please fill out the following form:

Date of birth *
(Select multiple countries by holding down the 'CTRL' key)
Departure date *
Return date *
Note: If you are applying for an overseas program through La Trobe Abroad, please attach the email you received confirming your completed OSP application was received. The subject line of this email will be 'La Trobe Abroad: Completed OSP received'.
Terms and conditions *

Privacy Collection Statement

La Trobe University respects the privacy of your personal information. Personal information is collected for insurance claims and travel approval. If you choose not to provide all the information requested it may not be possible for the University to review the claims information or provide travel approval. Insurers claim forms provide information regarding their privacy procedures.

You have a right to access personal information that La Trobe University holds about you, subject to any expectations in relevant legislation. If you wish to access your personal information or enquire about the handling of your personal information, please contact the University Insurance Office

Read further information about Privacy at La Trobe University.