Welcome Service

Any student enrolled at Hochschule München who would like to make international contacts and supervise a group of up to 5 exchange students can become a mentor. You must also be in Munich at the beginning of March or the beginning of September and, if possible, not be undertaking a practical semester during that semester.

Please note: It's not possible for students of Department 10 (HM Business School) to have their participation in the Welcome Service recognised. If you are planning to study abroad, you are required to take part in your own department’s ‘Buddy Service’ for one semester.

For the mentors at Hochschule München, this offers an opportunity to actively use and practise foreign languages, gain intercultural experience and meet new people from other countries.

For anyone planning to spend a semester abroad, this is the ideal opportunity to make contacts in advance or to discuss the exciting prospect of a ‘semester abroad’.

You enjoy taking part in intercultural events and activities with the I-Club ? Then taking part in the Welcome Semester is the perfect idea.

Taking part in the Welcome Service counts towards the University certificate in intercultural competence.

• Getting in touch with the assigned exchange students (up to 5 mentees)
• Helping them with their first questions

• Personally welcoming exchange students in Munich

To take part in the Welcome Service, you need to be in Munich during this period (late February/early March or early September) and, if possible, this shouldn't be your practical semester.

• Helping exchange students with administrative tasks and processes
• Providing assistance with purchasing a semester ticket and a SIM card
• Being there for the students in case of questions

• Organising at least two social or leisure activities for the students
• Acting as the point of contact for any enquiries

Your work as a mentor with the Welcome Service can be recognised as a “competence” and counted towards the university certficate in intercultural competence , earning 3 ECTS (90 hours) in Module 4 (“Anwendung”, practical component).

Credit transfer for this competence is awarded towards module 4 (which consists of a total of 5 ECTS). Competences acquired during a semester abroad, as well as during internships or voluntary work abroad or in Germany in an intercultural context, may also be credited towards the practical component. This includes the tutoring service provided by Hochschule München’s Summer School .

Applications for academic credit transfer can be submitted by email to profil@hm.edu .