For anyone staying in Switzerland longer than three months, health insurance is compulsory. Students from an EU state who are legally insured in their home country can apply for exemption from this obligation by using the European Health Card or a provisional certificate issued by the health insurance company in your home country. Travel insurance taken out in your home country will not be accepted.

A health insurance plan for exchange students can be found at the following website: http://www.swisscare.ch/. This website offers short term health insurance at reasonable prices.