"Vulcanus in Japan" the programme through universities in the EU or in countries associated with the Single Market Programme, SME pillar.

The programme VULCANUS IN JAPAN offers industrial placements in companies in Japan to citizens of an EU Member-State or of a country associated with the Single Market Programme, SME pillar, who study engineering, high-tech or other scientific fields, enrolled -when applying- in between the 4th official year of studies and the last year of PhD.
(Should your university offer only a 3-year course of studies, your students will not be eligible. In this case, please disregard this e-mail).

The programme lasts 8 months, from August 2026 to March 2027.
You will find more information for your attention in the documents listed below.

Info 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


Info 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

Applications must be submitted online, by 20 January 2026.
To prepare their application, students must obtain some documents from university, including a certificate of enrolment (or equivalent document) in English.