Healthcare
All students studying on a full-time course in Scotland are eligible for National Health Service (NHS) treatment. You may however have to pay for more specialised services and dentistry work.International students at Edinburgh Napier University should register with a local doctor, known as a General Practitioner (GP), soon after arrival in Edinburgh to access healthcare services.
Registration is crucial for accessing medical care, including specialist referrals. You should register with a GP near your place of residence in Edinburgh.
In order to register, you will require a letter confirming you are a full-time student which you can request by contacting reception@napier.ac.uk.
Some international students who come to the UK for more than 6 months must pay an Immigration Health Surcharge when making their student visa application. This charge will allow equal access to the NHS as UK nationals. See an overview of all the NHS services.
If you have a pre-existing medical condition, it may be worth buying insurance to cover the cost of private healthcare and specialist treatments. It may be worthwhile considering private health insurance for your duration of your stay in the UK.
If you need help now, and you're not sure what to do please go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111. If you think it's an emergency, please find your nearest Accident & Emergency or call 999.
Further information on healthcare can also be found on our Wellbeing pages.