Insurance and healthcare information

• Health insurance while studying at Codarts

  Medical treatment in the Netherlands is not free. By Dutch law, all students must have valid health insurance during their stay in the Netherlands. You can read all information about health insurance on this page.

• Visiting a General Practitioner (GP)

  The first person to consult in the Netherlands for almost all medical assistance is a general practitioner (GP); in Dutch called ‘huisarts’. Students are advised to choose a GP practicing in their neighbourhood and to inquire whether he or she will take them as a patient, even before they need to see one. Our Student Life department is in contact with several GP’s, if you need any help you can contact them via studentlife@codarts.nl.

  For more information about  the Dutch Healthcare system, finding a GP and insurance please read the factsheets below.

• Emergencies and urgent medical care

  For accidents and sudden illnesses requiring immediate attention, students can go to or call the Emergency Service (EHBO) of one of the local hospitals. Please note: there is a special General Emergency telephone number for accidents, ambulance, fire brigade and police: 112. After calling this number, students will immediately be connected with the department for emergency services in their city.