SO YOU ARRIVED IN SKOPJE...
NOW WHAT?
Say HELLO to Skopje, the vibrant capital of North Macedonia! Here to welcome you is our Erasmus Impulse community, ready to make your exchange experience unforgettable.
Our mission is to ensure you feel at home in Skopje. We’re committed to providing the information and support you need to settle in comfortably and embrace all that our beautiful city has to offer.
Now, there are a few practical actions you need to take to ensure your best experience.
STEP 1
FIND ACCOMMODATION
Still don’t have a place to stay? We can help! We have the first website in the region specialized in student housing. Explore our listings and find your perfect home away from home.
STEP 2
AIRPORT TRANSFER
Need a ride? Book our hassle-free private Airport Pick-Up. Our driver will be waiting for you at the Arrivals area holding our sign with your name on it and take you straight to your accomodation. Safe & secure, no taxi scammers or haggling.
STEP 3
POLICE REGISTRATION
You will need to register yourself at the nearest police station within 48 hours after entering the country. We have you covered with info on everything you need to know to be prepared.
STEP 3
RESIDENCE PERMIT / VISA
If you are staying in the country for more than 3 months you will need to go to the police and register for a residence permit. Be prepared so that you won’t be told to return with more documents. Take a look at our instructions.
WHAT IS WHERE?
Check out our interactive Skopje map with key locations for students
Cultural places, museums, restaurants, shopping, accommodation… Check out our interactive Skopje map with all key locations divided into sections of interest.
Click the check mark box to make location groups show/disappear and save it to your Google Maps by clicking on the star next to the map name. That way you’ll always be ready to explore Skopje or find what you need.
Join our Skopje Sightseeing event for a fun day, and get to know the city’s most popular sites, attractions and stories.
GETTING AROUND TOWN
MEET THE COMMUNITY
Get to know our community and the other international Erasmus students. Benefit from their experiences
Join our WhatsApp group for Erasmus and international students to meet other students, share info, plan activities or trips and keep up with everyone during your stay.
GOOD TO KNOW
In case of Emergencies
Useful apps and websites
CHECK OUT AND SIGN UP FOR OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
Here at Erasmus Impulse, we are all about creating opportunities for international students to connect, hang out, explore our country and have the best studying abroad experience they can have. Thus we strive to organize as many unique, fun and entertaining events for students as we can. Keep checking our calendar for updates or simply subscribe to it so you’ll never miss an event.
DISCOVER SKOPJE AND NORTH MACEDONIA
The best way to integrate and experience our country and culture is through our events.
Skopje Sightseeing
Come with us to explore all of Skopje's important locations, visit the best museums and find out about its legends, hystory and coolest places.
Matka Sports Day
Our Sports days are everyone's favourite, especially the one at Matka Canyon. Lets enjoy Cayaking, Hiking, Swimming, Boat rides and Water bicycles.
Ohrid Roadtrip
It's a must trip and our favorite. Join us on a roadtrip adventure where we'll visit most cities in West Macedonia and explore the beautiful Ohrid lake area.