What should I pack, and what is my first week plan?

• Passport with visa, Universitaly summary, ranking or admission letter
• Apostilled master's and bachelor's certificates and transcripts
• CIMEA statements or Declaration of Value
• Scholarship award letter and any bank documents used for the visa
• Insurance policy and accommodation booking
• Marriage and children's birth certificates, if your family will join later
• Extra passport photos and prescriptions

First week: SIM and room on days 1 to 2; the PhD office and international desk on days 2 to 4 (many universities have a permit desk, per the MUR circular); the residence permit kit by working day 8 (P29); then enrolment, health cover, bank account and meeting your supervisor.