International Mentoring Programme

About the programme

The mentoring programme supports international students with the transition to studying and living in Bielefeld. Mentors help with the organisation of studies, bureaucratic issues and settling in to the city. Having a mentor means, for example:

• knowing someone who can show you the university and the city
• having a contact person for questions about studying and the university
• knowing who you can ask where the nearest bank, a good doctor, a nice cafe or a good gym is
• knowing where you can go when you feel homesick

Mentees and mentors also benefit from intercultural exchange.

This programme is a great support, so you can manage your studies better here.

Student from Chile

The programme contributed to my well-being at the university and in Bielefeld. Just being able to turn to someone was very pleasant.

Student from the Czech Republic