Vulcanus in Japan 2011-2012 - Practical Placement in Japan
The "Vulcanus in Japan" programme through the European Universities is currently been re-launched. The Vulcanus programme offers industrial placements in Japanese host companies to European students in engineering (or similar).
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 (Computer science, science engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical, electronics, biotechnology, electrical engineering, physics, telecommunication, nuclear engineering, civil engineering, metal materials, ceramics, production system,…)
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.
More information:
"Vulcanus in Japan" programme homepage
Letter to the university
Programme description
Application form
More info on compulsory documents
FAQ