Open mentoring programs in Europe

Below you will find a directory with a list of open mentoring programs – those that Mentors and/or Mentees from outside can join. Let us know if you see that your program is missing or if we should change something in the descriptions already presented.

See also European mentoring programmes in other languages: Polish , English , German , Czech , Norwegian , Romanian .

IT for SHE

Do you have an appetite for development? Do you want to learn new tools, technologies, or maybe find out what is really done in global technology corporations? Or do you need support in designing a career path or developing leadership potential? There is no better and more effective method for development than individual work under the supervision of a Master-Mentor. Mentoring is a partnership relationship focused on discovering and developing the potential of the student. In the IT for SHE program, we invite you to apply to one of 40 exceptional Mentors from the best technology companies.

Category: for women

TU Dresden: Mentoring-Programme (Verschiedene)

Diverse mentoring and buddy programs for pupils, students (international, first-semester, women in STEM, teaching, first-generation), and early career researchers.

Category: University, Students (Diverse), Pupils, Early Career Researchers, Inclusion

Mentorordning for arrangører av internasjonale kultur- og idrettsarrangement

A mentoring scheme from Innovation Norway to assist organizers of international cultural and sports events in various phases, focusing on competence and networking.

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Klub Mentorek Sieci Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet

The Mentorek Club is a comprehensive project for women developing mentoring skills and improving leadership competences. It is a unique community of women ready to share their knowledge, experience, best practices and support in building a professional career with other women. The project offers exclusive access to the Mentorek Club Academy - an original program for mentors, consisting of training conducted by experts, mentoring practice, intervision, peer mentoring sessions and networking enabling the building of contacts and business relationships. The program is implemented with the financial support of the Citi Foundation and the Citi Handlowy Foundation.

Category: at universities

CFA Society Poland

The proprietary mentoring programme developed by the CFA Society Poland is a unique project designed primarily for members of the CFA community. In the programme, members can act as both mentor and mentee - taking into account their professional standing and experience.

Category: CFA, finance

Mentortjenesten for gründere - Innovasjon Norge / Connect Vest

An offer for daily leaders of innovative startup companies under 5 years old, providing access to specialized expertise and networks through 30 hours of one-on-one mentoring conversations.

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Polonium Mentoring

Polonium Mentoring is a global mentoring program connecting scientists and professionals from various fields and at all stages of their careers.

Category: science, business, industry

BDO Kickstart Mentorprogram for studenter

A 10-month mentoring program for students in their 3rd year of study, combining case solving, workshops, individual mentor conversations, and social gatherings for career development.

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WU Executive Academy: Mentoring4U Program

4-month mentoring program connecting high-potential students with experienced professionals for knowledge sharing and career guidance.

Category: University, Students (Postgraduate), Career Development, Alumni Network

Romský mentoring (Rubikon Centrum)

Helps Roma clients of the Probation and Mediation Service overcome obstacles in performing alternative sentences and connects them with other services.

Category: Social & Community Support

Startup Launchpad inQUBE

Startup Launchpad is a mentoring program aimed at developing the local startup scene. It is aimed at startups at a very early stage of development, when they still lack financing, have no revenue, but have a business idea and know their target group, and at least 2 people are involved in their business. For three months, young entrepreneurs will benefit from the help of a mentor, the creator of a Wrocław startup, who will help them develop their business project.

Category: for startups

Mentorat (Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din Iași)

The “Mentoring” program of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași aims to support students in adapting to academic life, especially first-year students.

Category: Student Integration/University

Odyssey Mentoring Program

A global mentoring program focused on empowering women in business and sports, connecting talented women with top managers and leaders.

Category: Professional & Career Development, Social & Community Support

MedUni Wien: Mentoringprogramm (Junior & Senior Mentoring)

Program to foster exchange and personal/professional development of medical students through peer and expert mentoring.

Category: University, Students (Medical), Peer Mentoring, Expert Mentoring

"get your career staRTed" Mentoring Program

Mentoring program for international students at Reutlingen University, supporting them in entering the job market and professional life in Germany.

Category: University, Students (International), Career Entry

Mentoringový program Centra pro moderní umění a teorii (CMAT MUNI)

The program supports dialogue and intellectual exchange between graduate students and early-career researchers in modern art and theory.

Category: Academic & Scientific Development

Mentorordningen - Neste Steg

A program providing personal follow-up from a mentor to top athletes and defense personnel in a transition process to their next career step.

Category: Career Transition/Specialized Groups

Hochschule Niederrhein: Mentoring

Mentoring-Programm zur Förderung von Studentinnen in MINT-Fächern, um den Berufseinstieg zu erleichtern und Stereotypen abzubauen.

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RWTH Aachen University: Aachener Mentoring Modell & „Junior meets Senior“

Comprehensive, individual mentoring system for RWTH Aachen students and a specific program for international doctoral students and researcher alumni.

Category: University, Students (General), Doctoral Candidates, International, Career Development

Universität Stuttgart: Intercultural Mentoring Program

Mentoring program for new international students to support integration, study organization, and daily life in Stuttgart.

Category: University, Students (International), Intercultural