Vulcanus in Japan
Session: 2014 - 2015
Application deadline: 20.01.2014
Application form:
Informations flyers:
Map of participants in Japan:
A training programme for EU students
We would particularly welcome applications from students from the following under-represented countries:
- Croatia - Bulgaria -Malta - Slovenia
- Ireland - Luxembourg - Denmark - Estonia
Testimonials from a former participant
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"Regarding my Vulcanus year, there was clearly a ‘before’ and an
‘after’, and I can firmly say it has been the most important and
enriching experience in my life so far. In this programme, you receive a
unique opportunity to improve yourself both personally and
professionally by actually participating in the Japanese working
environment and society, as well as learning or improving your Japanese
language. Financially-speaking, Vulcanus is unbeatable. You will not
find any other similar programme which allows everybody, even those with
modest incomes, to have a totally-covered one year stay in Japan. Japan
is now a part of me, and I know that, along with the friends for life
that I made there, it is something I will never forget." José Enrique Serrano Comes (ES) trainee at TUV, VJ2011-12 |
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"a) Japan is a place of endless fascination with a startlingly impressive culture. b) Vulcanus is an advantageous programme, full of experiences and surprises both in the personal and professional sphere. a+b = The perfect combination for an unforgettable year for a young researcher or student. Being a participant in this programme, I gained invaluable experiences, beautiful memories and very good friends. But more importantly, I was taught and learned a lot of things from kind and modest people in daily life and from world-leading researchers in NTT. The last year for me has been a big step forward in many aspects of my life and I am very thankful for that." Maria Anagnosti (GR) trainee at NTT BRL, VJ2011-12 |
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?
You must be:- an EU citizen
- a student of engineering or science at an EU University, enrolled in at least the fourth year of studies, when applying to the Vulcanus programme*.
- able to provide a certificate of enrollment at the university valid until at least 3 months prior to the starting of the programme
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