The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is a mandatory health insurance plan for all international and/or non-residents (and their dependents) studying or working at Carleton University.

For information on the supplemental drug/dental/vision plan, visit here if you are an undergraduate student and here if you are a graduate student.

UHIP for Students

Enrollment in UHIP is mandatory for the following groups of students at Carleton:

  • international students enrolled in classes and physically in Canada
  • If you are taking online classes from outside Canadayou may be exempt from UHIP.  Email uhip@carleton.ca for details.
  • registered students with domestic status/paying domestic fees who are not yet eligible for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).
  • Students with diplomatic status who do not have medical health coverage with their Embassy
  • Note:  if you have OHIP (Ontario provincial insurance – green card), RAMQ (Quebec insurance), other provincial insurance or have coverage with your Embassy (diplomatic status), then UHIP is not required.  Scan proof to uhip@carleton.ca for review and to have the UHIP fee removed from your student account.

UHIP for Staff/Faculty

Enrollment in UHIP is mandatory for all international short-term university visitors and employees who are here for a period of two weeks or more. Enrollment is optional for stays less than two weeks.  Short-term visitors include, but are not limited to:

  • visiting researchers
  • visiting scholars
  • visiting professors
  • post-doctoral students
  • new employees

Additional Information

For more detailed information about UHIP coverage, eligibility, premiums and more, explore the following resources:

  • UHIP Website
  • Customer Care Line  +1-888-509-7797
  • Ottawa Area 613-741-3313

For more information, you may also contact the Carleton UHIP Administrator at uhip@carleton.ca