Program Structure

This is the recommended structure of an individual mentoring-journey:

Preparation for mentoring:

o Start by preparing yourself with the information about the mentoring program on this page.

o Register on the platform and create your mentee profile.

o Use the mentor search to find interesting mentors.

o Pay the membership fee of €36 to be able to contact mentors. You can also arrange introductory meetings with 2-3 mentors to find out who is the best fit for you before committing to a joint mentoring.

Starting the mentoring:

o Found the right mentor? Start your mentoring journey together!

o Meet regularly over a period of approx. 6 months and proactively work on your career goals between meetings.

o Take advantage of additional offers from the alma mentoring program and join community events.

o Reach out to the alma mentoring team for support at any time.

o Celebrate your successes: Take the time to reflect on your journey and successes with your mentor. You are also warmly invited to celebrate your mentoring achievements together with other mentors and mentees at our „Celebrate“ event (held once per semester).

What is the expected time commitment for the mentoring program?

Overall duration:
To be truly effective, mentoring should take place over a longer period. Most mentorships last about 4–6 months.

Individual schedule:
Once you have found your mentor, you will agree together on how often and at what intervals to meet — depending on your capacities and your personal needs.

Individual meetings:
The frequency of meetings is up to each mentoring team. Most teams meet 1–2 times per month. Be sure to also allocate some time for preparing for your meetings to get the most out of the mentoring.

How much does the mentoring program cost?

Free registration and search:
Registering on the alma platform and browsing for suitable mentors is free of charge. You can use all platform content and take your time exploring potential mentors.

Membership fee for mentoring:
As soon as you send a mentorship request, you are asked to pay a membership fee of €36.00, unless you are already a member of the University of Vienna’s Alumni Association.

One year of access:
Once your payment of 36€ has been received, you have full access to as many mentorings as you like for one year.


Your role as a mentee