Become an international mentor

As an international mentor, you will have the opportunity to

• provide valuable assistance to other students
• expand your personal and professional network
• practise and improve your language skills
• develop essential leadership, communication, and service skills
• gain intercultural expertise, and
• enhance your CV for future job applications. 

At the end of the programme, you will receive an official mentoring certificate. This is something you can proudly show to potential future employers.

In addition to the above benefits, you will

• get recognition from your faculty, for example if you want to go on an exchange.
• have the opportunity to get to know Lund and the surrounding area better.

If you're ready to start this rewarding journey and enjoy these valuable benefits, we invite you to apply!

Mentor training is offered several times before the start of the new semester, both on-site and online. If you are in Lund, it is expected that you to attend the mentor trainings in-person. Those who are abroad on an exchange or internship can take part online. You only need to attend one session. 

• Tuesday 6 May, 17:30−19:00 – In Lund
• Thursday 8 May, 17:30−19:00 – In Lund
• Tuesday 13 May, 17:00−18:00 – Digital session (for those who worked as mentors spring 2025, received an official certificate and are interested in being a mentor again)
• Thursday 15 May, 17:30−19:00 – Digital session

See below for details on how to apply.

As a mentor in the International Mentor Programme, you and your mentor group will organise social activities for new international students. Mentor groups consist of 4 to 5 mentors and 20 to 30 international students.

Examples of popular activities to organise are:

• guided tours of Lund
• picnics in the park
• game nights
• visiting a nation.

You and your group can also get ideas for activities from the Mentor Programme organisers.

The International Mentor Programme runs for approximately 2.5 months into the semester (i.e. up to and including the end of October in autumn and March in spring). However, most of the planned activities usually take place at the beginning of the semester. Many international students feel at home after a few weeks, while others want to continue meeting throughout the semester. Of course, you are encouraged to keep in touch after the Mentor Programme has ended.

In your role as an international mentor, you will also have the opportunity to help out with Arrival Day and the Orientation Weeks to help new international students settle in. You will be invited to a 'thank-you brunch' to thank you for your help.

You will receive an email from the Mentor Programme when the application period closes. 

Would you prefer to be in the same mentor group as someone you already know? Or would you like to be placed in a group with international students from a specific region in order to maintain, practise or learn a new language? You can make such special requests when you confirm your place on the Mentor Programme.

We will try to take special requests into account when assigning the groups.

If you have any questions, please contact the mentor coordinator at mentorprogramme [at] er [dot] lu [dot] se (mentorprogramme[at]er[dot]lu[dot]se).mentorprogramme [at] er [dot] lu [dot] se (mentorprogramme[at]er[dot]lu[dot]se).

To successfully complete the programme and receive the certificate, a mentor must:

• take part in the mentor training before the start of the semester
• accept the International Mentor Programme Code of Conduct
• send a welcome email to the international students in the group together with the other mentors in your mentor group
• organise and participate in at least five activities with your mentor group
• submit a follow-up report.