NEW (04/11/2025) Call 2026/2027

Vulcanus in Japan started in 1997. The programme offers training and industrial placement opportunities with companies in Japan to students in engineering or fields related to science, technology and mathematics, who are from countries of the European Union or associated with the Single Market Programme (SME pillar[1]) and enrolled at university in one of those countries. It starts in August 2026 and ends in March 2027 (total duration: 8 months).

The students follow:

• a seminar on Japan,
• a two-month intensive Japanese language course,
• and then a six-month traineeship in a company based in Japan.

Objectives

• To study the range of advanced technologies employed by a leading Japanese host company.
• To learn Japanese and to understand and appreciate Japanese culture with a view to an enriching eight-month experience abroad.
• To be well placed in your future career to interact with Japanese businesses and people.

Applications must be submitted online, by 20 January 2026.

Info on the application process

• How to apply (& compulsory docs)
• Application form (word document)
• Application form (online form)
• Frequently asked questions

Info on the Vulcanus Programme

• Vulcanus webpage: Description of the programme & video testimonials of former participants
• Flyer with QR code
• Statistics (visual)