Ευκαιρία Πρακτικής Άσκησης στο Εξωτερικό – εκτός ΕΕ

The “Vulcanus in Japan” programme is being launched 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.

Applications must be submitted online, by 20 January 2026.

You will be asked for a Certificate of Enrollement in English.

Below, all the relevant links with information on the programme and on the application process.

Info on the Vulcanus Programme

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

Info on the application process

1. How to apply (& compulsory docs)
   https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VinJ%202026-2027/VJ26-HOW_TO_APPLY.pdf
2. Application form (word document)   
   https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VinJ%202026-2027/VJ26-AF.doc
3. Application form (online form)  
   https://forms.gle/Tz9BmnwHbUNHnWqx8
4. Frequently asked questions     
   https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VinJ%202026-2027/VJ26_FAQ.pdf