Mentoring and buddy programmes

Starting at university is often an exciting time for new students, and it also has its challenges. This is even more so the case for international students. The various mentoring and buddy programmes offered by Heidelberg University connect you with another student who can support you by answering any questions you might have, and giving you useful tips.

For students beginning their studies

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Programme	Intended participants	Contact person

Programme	Intended participants	Contact person
Tandem programme	Students of law	Faculty of Law
Comenius programme	First-semester students of psychology	Institute of Psychology
Mentoring programme	Students of all subjects	Heidelberger Alumni International
Paten project	Students with a disability or chronic illness	University Disability Team

For international students and refugees

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Programme	Intended participants	Contact person

Programme	Intended participants	Contact person
Buddy programme	International students	International Relations Office (Dezernat für Internationale Beziehungen)
GeoBuddy programme	International students in the Institute of Geography	Department student committee for Geography
Language tandem	All students of Heidelberg University	German as foreign language
Sprachcafé (language cafe)	All students of Heidelberg University	Student services organisation Heidelberg (Studierendenwerk Heidelberg)

For school pupils

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Programme	Intended participants	Contact person

Programme	Intended participants	Contact person
Theo-Buddy programme	School pupils interested in doing a degree in theology	Faculty of Theology and departmental student committee

Coaching and consultation services for students

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Programme	Intended participants	Contact person

Programme	Intended participants	Contact person
mediCo Coaching	Students of Medicine and Dentistry	Medical Faculty
Steadi - students advise students	Students of Education Studies	Institute for Education Studies
Coaching for students by students	All students of Heidelberg University	Institute of Psychology