The Vulcanus Program: an opportunity to make an internship in Japan

Participants will undertake industrial internships at a leading Japanese host company for 6 months, after having had the opportunity to learn about Japanese culture by following a seminar on Japan and a two-month intensive Japanese language course.

Eligibility criteria

- Be a citizen of a member state of the European Union or of a country associated with the European Common Market.
- Be a student of engineering or another scientific field, enrolled in the university as a student between the 4th official year of undergraduate university studies and the penultimate year of a doctoral degree.

Duration

The program will have a total duration of eight months, and will be offered between August 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027.

Deadline to apply

Before January 20th, 2026.

Information

Information on the Vulcanus Programme:

-Vulcanus webpage: Description of the programme & video testimonials of former participants
https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/vulcanus-japan
- Flyer with QR code
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VJ_QR_CODE-.pdf
- Statistics (visual)
https://www.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/tryptic_part2_1.jpg


Information on the application process:

-How to apply (& compulsory docs)
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VinJ%202026-2027/VJ26-HOW_TO_APPLY.pdf

- Application form (word document)
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VinJ%202026-2027/VJ26-AF.doc

- Application form (online form)
https://forms.gle/Tz9BmnwHbUNHnWqx8

- Frequently asked questions
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VinJ%202026-2027/VJ26_FAQ.pdf

More information and questions

For more information about the program, please visit: https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/vulcanus-japan or contact by e-mail: VulcinJapan at eu-japan.eu