Three months before
- Confirm admission pathway.
- Begin residence planning.
- Search accommodation.
- Check passport.
- Request RM/SI 3.
- Obtain residence documents.
- Translate documents.
- Prepare a budget.
One month before
- Confirm move-in.
- Buy a flexible travel ticket.
- Arrange transition insurance.
- Collect medication.
- Download official decisions.
- Store documents offline.
- Confirm arrival with the faculty.
- Plan transport from arrival point to accommodation.
Hand-luggage documents
- Passport
- Admission decision
- Certificate of enrolment if available
- Residence evidence
- RM/SI 3
- Accommodation contract
- Criminal-record certificate and translations if still needed
- Education originals
- Medical documentation
- Emergency contacts
Transport options
For exact times and prices, always use the official operator links, because schedules change.
Bus
Often direct or one-connection. Verify current operator, border route, baggage allowance, and arrival time.
Car
Check insurance, registration, road tolls, parking, winter equipment, and how long a foreign-registered vehicle may be used in your circumstances.
Plane
Possible arrival airports include Ljubljana, Zagreb, Trieste, Venice, Graz, or Vienna. The useful airport depends on whether you study in Ljubljana, Maribor, Primorska, Nova Gorica, or Celje.
Train
Rail may work as part of a route but often requires connections from Macedonia.
What to pack
Prioritise:
- Documents
- Medication
- Laptop and charger
- Seasonal clothing
- Waterproof shoes
- First-night essentials
- Small amount of cash
- Bank cards
- Adapter only where your equipment requires one
Check what the room already includes before bringing bedding, dishes, or appliances.