Health insurance

All students must join a medical insurance plan. Having medical insurance is a prerequisite to be able to 'register' at a German university. If the applicant has a similar medical insurance from their country then that insurance might be recognized in Germany.
Applicants from the EU can, for a temporary stay that does not exceed 12 months, benefit from their medical insurance of their country. A claim of a medical insurance plan must be done by filing out either the E109 form or the E111 form. These forms can be found at the medical insurance offices in your country. They are generally recognized by other medical insurance offices which then isssue a certificate of insurance (Versicherungsbestatigung) for the University.
Students who do not have a sufficient medical insurance must then register at a German medical insurance office. The monthly fee is around 93 DM (around US$ 42,70). You can apply at any medical insurance office.
Exceptions:
Students registered in the Studienkolleg, students enrolled in German language courses (DaF) and students over the age of 30 are not obliged or authorised to follow the requirements mentioned above.

For more information contact the International Relations Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt). With medical insurance coverage, the student benefits from free medical care in most cases and because of the new system, you do not need to pay in advance.