Mentors
1-on-1 mentorship sessions with alumni + experts who built careers in Germany. University choice, application, visa, career or daily life — ask the expert.
Mentor network is still in its early phase
No active mentors right now. We are recruiting alumni with successful careers in Germany. Apply below or check matching events.
Which topics are we recruiting mentors for?
We pair students with alumni based on their stage of the journey. If your experience matches any of the topics below, your help is invaluable.
University selection (BSc/MSc)
Which uni for which field, NC vs NC-frei, ranking vs fit decisions.
Application & uni-assist
VPD timing, document set, common rejection reasons, dual application strategy.
Visa & Sperrkonto
Consulate appointment hacks, Sperrkonto provider choice, financial proof alternatives.
Anmeldung & first week
Bürgeramt strategy, Wohnungsgeberbestätigung, GEZ exemption, IBAN setup.
Werkstudent + job hunting
Where to find roles, CV/Anschreiben format, interview language strategy.
Master / PhD path
Research proposal, supervisor contact, scholarship + Stipendium applications.
Medicine / dentistry
Approbation, Heilpraktikergesetz, hospital placement (Famulatur, PJ).
German language B1→C1
TestDaF/DSH prep, immersion routines, Goethe/telc exam strategy.
Daily life & integration
Healthcare, taxes, German bureaucracy survival, community + Turkish associations.
How becoming a mentor works
Light process — most applications are reviewed within 7 days.
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Apply
Send an email with LinkedIn, current city/role, the topic(s) you can mentor on, and (optional) hourly rate or "free" preference.
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Verification
We verify your LinkedIn / education / current role and reach out for a short 15-min video chat to confirm fit and tone.
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Go live
Your profile + Calendly is published. Students book directly. You receive bookings via email; ApplyToGerman (AlmanyaUni) handles discovery + landing page.
Why become a mentor on ApplyToGerman (AlmanyaUni)
Visibility
Personal mentor profile + dedicated SEO-indexed URL — your expertise gets discovered.
Earning option
Set your own hourly rate (or stay free). ApplyToGerman (AlmanyaUni) does not take commission in the first year.
Premium access
Active mentors get free ApplyToGerman (AlmanyaUni) Premium membership + early access to new tools.
Community
Private Slack with other mentors, monthly peer-learning calls, networking with alumni.
Have you built a career in Germany?
Join as a mentor and guide newly arrived students. 30 min sharing = years of a student's journey.
Apply as a mentor