Vulcanus in Japan
A training programme for EU students
Vulcanus in Japan 2009-2010
Photo © Mr. Minegishi, EU, 2010
The final reporting session and a farewell reception were held at the EU-Japan Centre in Tokyo on 26 August 2010 with 45 Vulcanus students and 24 guests from 12 host companies.
Details
SESSION 2010-2011:
Application deadline over
SESSION 2011-2012: More info will be uploaded in November
Available documents
Map of participants in Japan: session 2010-2011
Are you a European university?
As a university, you may submit applications of several students enrolled in your establishment, who wish to take part in this programme.
Please contact the Vulcanus manager.
Testimonials from a former participant
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"A truly unforgettable year! The Vulcanus year was a formative experience, providing me with both exposure to advanced technology and also a better appreciation of other areas such as culture and business. It is a very practical programme, and people can expect to put their technical skills to use during the internship. I learned a lot during my placement at Dai Nippon Printing where I worked with very recent mobile phone technology. My colleagues were very warm and made me feel part of the team, this was a very important part of the experience to me. I believe that this programme is an exceptional opportunity to garner a better grasp of one's technical interests and develop various transferable skills." |
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Nikolai SULTANA (MT), University of Malta
Vulcanus in Japan 2005-2006, Dai Nippon Printing |
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What is it?
Vulcanus in Japan started in 1997. The programme consists of industrial placements for EU students. It starts in September and ends in August of the following year in order to accommodate the academic year in EU Member States.
The students follow:
- a one-week seminar on Japan,
- a four-month intensive Japanese language course,
- and then an eight-month traineeship in a Japanese company.
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 one year experience abroad.
- To be well placed in your future career to interact with Japanese businesses and people.
Are you eligible?
At the time of application, you must be both:
- an EU citizen
- a student of engineering or science in at least the third year of a course at an EU University *.
In accordance with the regulations of their respective universities, the students will be either undergraduates or postgraduate students who are able to take a year out - as a recognised part of their course or as a year off - or postgraduates.
* Computer science, science engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical, electronics, biotechnology, electrical engineering, physics, telecommunication, nuclear engineering, civil engineering, metal materials, ceramics, production system,…
Who pays what
This programme is financed by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and the Japanese host company. The European students are awarded a grant (€ 15,000) to cover the cost of travel to and from Japan and living expenses in Japan. There is no charge for the language course and seminar, and accommodation is provided free of charge during the course and seminar and the company traineeship.
Selection criteria
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic record and the opinion of their tutors, their knowledge of written and spoken English, their motivation, their attitude to EU-Japan relations and their ability to adapt to a different culture.
