Applies to: students from Macedonia Last checked: 30 July 2026 Update class: Annual

First 72 hours

  • Reach verified accommodation.
  • Inspect the room and record damage.
  • Obtain keys and payment receipt.
  • Confirm whether the provider registers the address.
  • Inform family that you arrived.
  • Contact the faculty or student office.
  • Store originals securely.
  • Locate a pharmacy, grocery store, transport stop, and emergency route.
  • Check your legal-stay timeline.

First week

  • Finish enrolment.
  • Download certificate of enrolment.
  • Confirm your real EMŠO.
  • Register temporary residence within the applicable deadline.
  • Visit ZZZS with RM/SI 3.
  • Obtain a tax number if needed.
  • Register for student meals.
  • Apply for student transport.
  • Activate the official university email.
  • Learn the timetable and portal.
  • Attend orientation.
  • Contact MSOS.

First month

  • Check residence-permit progress.
  • Confirm insurance validity.
  • Choose or contact healthcare services.
  • Open a bank account if needed.
  • Set a monthly budget.
  • Learn waste and building rules.
  • Join the library.
  • Register with a student-work service only if you plan to work.
  • Learn exam registration.
  • Save renewal dates in a calendar.
  • Explore the city in which you actually study.

One folder for receipts

Keep:

  • Rent
  • Deposit
  • Permit
  • Insurance
  • University payments
  • Transport
  • Bank
  • Tax
  • Student work
  • Official postage