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 .

Tech Leaders

Tech Leaders is a 4-month, free mentoring program for women who want to start a career or develop their skills in IT and new technologies. The program is also open to people who want to develop their business ideas or already run companies related to new technologies.

Category: for children, youth and students

Yoda Mentorship

Yoda is a non-profit mentoring program connecting high school students with young professionals and successful students from Czech and foreign universities.

Category: Mentoring for high school students.

TENK Mentor

A pilot program in Oslo for women studying technology, aiming to strengthen their career path into the tech industry through personal mentoring and networking.

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Cross-border mentoring program "careerSTEPS" (Západočeská univerzita v Plzni)

A cross-border mentoring program for Master's students and those interested in doctoral studies, focused on motivating them towards a scientific career.

Category: Academic & Scientific Development

Mentoringový program Biologického centra AV ČR

Supports the career development of scientific staff at the Biology Centre CAS, especially Ph.D. students and postdocs, through sharing experiences and advice from more experienced mentors.

Category: Academic & Scientific Development

Mentoring programme (European Public Health Association - EUPHAnxt)

The EUPHAnxt Mentoring Program aims to connect the next generation of European public health professionals with more experienced professionals in the field and to provide a platform for expanding their professional network.

Category: Professional Development/Public Health

Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny we Wrocławiu

"Mentoring for students of the Wrocław University of Economics" is a development program that will allow you to look at your own goals and expectations from the perspective of people who are already where you want to go." The program won 1st place in the "Super M" competition for the best mentoring program in Poland organized by the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC).

Category: at universities

TH Köln: Mentoring4Beginners (MentoRing4Beginners)

Pilot project supporting first-year students with orientation and study entry through experienced students.

Category: University of Applied Sciences, Students (First-Semester), Peer Mentoring

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

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

Mentors4teens

Mentoring for teenagers on the threshold of important life decisions. Mentors, experienced graduates of the Mentors4Startres programme, will help teenagers choose their educational or career path in a series of individual meetings and workshops.

Category: for children, youth and students

Mentorprogrammet - Soroptimist Norway

A career-oriented mentoring program for foreign women with higher education and good Norwegian language skills, guiding them in seeking relevant employment or advancing their careers in Norway.

Category: Women in Workforce/Integration

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

TU Wien: Mentoring-Programm

Peer mentoring program to facilitate study entry and support students in difficult phases or when re-entering studies.

Category: University, Students (General), Peer Mentoring

Mentoringový program ČVUT

A program for CTU students that allows them to gain insight into the real business environment and acquire practical experience from mentors across various industries.

Category: Academic & Scientific Development, Professional & Career Development

LINs mentorprogram

A program connecting highly qualified immigrants with experienced mentors to strengthen their path into Norwegian working life, focusing on relevant jobs, internships, or further education.

Category: Immigrant Integration/Working Life

NGO Excellence

An intensive three-month acceleration program for non-profit organizations, providing mentoring and workshops for strategic management, HR, communication, and fundraising.

Category: Professional & Career Development, Entrepreneurial Development

WISTA Maritime Meet-Up Program

A program connecting professionals in the maritime industry with experienced leaders (female and male) to support mentees' development aspirations through guidance and experience exchange.

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Nattergalen – NTNU

An international mentoring program where NTNU students mentor children with minority backgrounds (8-12 years old) to strengthen self-esteem, Norwegian language skills, and motivation for education.

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Technische Universität München (TUM): Mentoring-Programme (Verschiedene)

Diverse mentoring offers for students, doctoral candidates, early career researchers, and alumni for personal and professional development.

Category: University, Students (Diverse), Early Career Researchers, Startups, Women's Empowerment, Inclusion