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 .

Mentoring a koučink VŠPJ (Vysoká škola polytechnická Jihlava)

A program focused on developing students and alumni, increasing their employability, and supporting gifted and socially disadvantaged students.

Category: Academic & Scientific Development, Professional & Career Development, Social & Community Support

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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Mentorprogrammet ved Handelshøgskolen

A program connecting master's students at the Business School at Nord University with leaders from Norwegian business for career and personal development discussions.

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Top Minds

TopMinds is a mentoring programme that opens the door to an international career for young Polish scientists. We invite students and doctoral students who excel in the field of science, who are full of passion and ambition, and who focus not only on success in academia, but also on continuous development.

Category: for children, youth and students

Modul University Vienna: Mentoring Services (Verschiedene)

Comprehensive mentoring services supporting students with academic, social, and professional questions throughout their studies.

Category: University, Students (General), Academic Support, Career Development, Wellbeing

Universität Koblenz: Mentoring-Programme (Verschiedene)

Various mentoring programs for students, including subject-specific mentoring and mentoring for teacher training students.

Category: University, Students (Subject-Specific), Teacher Training, Peer Mentoring

Healthcare Frauen e.V. Mentoring Program

One-year mentoring program to strengthen women in leadership positions in healthcare and promote diversity.

Category: Women's Empowerment, Leadership Development, Healthcare

BIG Data – BIG Challenges – Mentoring Program for your BIG REAL Success

A unique mentoring program for people working professionally in the broadly understood data area. It is a unique space for people with similar professional interests, a place to exchange knowledge and practical experiences, shaping good practices.

Category: at universities

Conlea Mentoring

Conlea Mentoring is an initiative aimed at supporting professional and personal development by connecting participants (IT managers) with experienced mentors (senior managers and IT leaders).

Category: in the it industry

Zachodniopomorska Szkoła Biznesu

Develop yourself, achieve your goals and consciously build your future with a mentor! Don't miss this unique opportunity - take advantage of the ZPSB mentoring program and start working on your success now.

Category: at universities

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

Kariérní poradenství UJEP (UJEP Ústí nad Labem)

Offers career counseling to UJEP students and applicants, including support for students with special needs and socio-economic disadvantages.

Category: Academic & Scientific Development, Professional & Career Development, Social & Community Support

Uniwersytet Warszawski

The program includes a series of meetings lasting several months between a person with more experience (Mentor) and a person with less experience (student – Mentee), in previously selected pairs (Mentor + Mentee), within a specific structure, time frame, goals, rules and responsibilities. The program allows students to develop in a chosen area and plan their professional career more consciously.

Category: at universities

Mentorat pentru liceeni și studenți (Mentor Academy România)

The “Mentoring for High School and University Students” program, offered by Mentor Academy Romania, is designed to provide support and guidance to young people aged 15 to 25, helping them cope with academic and social pressures.

Category: Personal Development/Career Guidance

Uniwersytet WSB Merito we Wrocławiu

Since 2011, the Careers Office has been running a developmental mentoring program, and since 2017 also a coaching program for students and graduates. We work closely with business representatives who take on the roles of mentors and coaches. Through the Careers Office, you can take part in free sessions that help you: improve your soft skills, get to know yourself better and adjust to the market, become aware of your goals and the path to achieving them, verify your specialist knowledge and views, change jobs, start your own business.

Category: at universities

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

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

Startups by Invest in Lodz

An acceleration program for startups from all over Poland, including mentoring by experienced business representatives. As part of Startups Powered by Invest in Lodz, you can also receive additional substantive support from the City and Partners and financial grants for further project development.

Category: for startups

Mentoring pro ekonomicky znevýhodněné studenty Univerzity Karlovy

A service for economically disadvantaged Charles University students, where older students share experiences with younger ones, helping them overcome study challenges and navigate the academic environment.

Category: Academic & Scientific Development, Social & Community Support

k+ mentoring (VŠB-TUO)

A program connecting experienced professionals with less experienced VŠB-TUO students for career and personal development, including assistance with bachelor's/diploma theses.

Category: Academic & Scientific Development, Professional & Career Development