2027 Vulcanus in Europe Program

Location
Partner University EU-Japan- Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Program Fee Financial Support
Participants will receive:
1. Scholarship grant of JPY 800,000
2. Tuition and accommodation costs during the language training period
3. Approximately EUR 1,000 per month during the company internship
Eligibility
Program Capacity Approximately 20
Application Period September 1–16, 2026
Application Requirements Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
1. At the time of application, be enrolled in a Japanese university as a 3rd- or 4th-year undergraduate student, graduate student, or 1st- or 2nd-year advanced course student at a College of Technology (KOSEN)
2. Be studying in a science, engineering, or related technical field
3. Hold Japanese nationality
4. Have English proficiency equivalent to TOEIC 650 or above, IELTS 5.5 or above, or another accepted qualification
5. Remain enrolled in their university or graduate school until returning to Japan
Program Website https://www.eu-japan.eu/ja/training-young-scientists-engineers-vine
Student Testimonials https://www.eu-japan.eu/ja/VIE-testimonials

About Vulcanus in Europe
“Vulcanus” is Latin for the god of blacksmiths. In line with the proverb “Strike while the iron is hot,” “Vulcanus in Europe” is an internship program targeting Japanese science and engineering students, offering language training and corporate training in EU member states to promote industrial cooperation between Japan and Europe and cultivate human resources who will play a key role in future Japan-Europe economic relations. The program provides a valuable opportunity to apply the science and engineering knowledge and skills acquired at universities and other institutions to gain practical experience in Europe.

Please note that this program is not organized by Kyushu University. Interested students should apply directly through the program organizer.
For further details, please refer to the program website and application guidelines provided by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation.

Schedule
Before Departure: Internship placement at a company within the European Union
Online pre-departure sessions: July–August 2027
Language training in Europe: September 2027–March 2028

Financial Support
Participants will receive:
1. Scholarship grant of JPY 800,000
2. Tuition and accommodation costs during the language training period
3. Approximately EUR 1,000 per month during the company internship

    Eligibility
    Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

    1. At the time of application, be enrolled in a Japanese university as a 3rd- or 4th-year undergraduate student, graduate student, or 1st- or 2nd-year advanced course student at a College of Technology (KOSEN)
    2. Be studying in a science, engineering, or related technical field
    3. Hold Japanese nationality
    4. Have English proficiency equivalent to TOEIC 650 or above, IELTS 5.5 or above, or another accepted qualification
    5. Remain enrolled in their university or graduate school until returning to Japan

    Number of Participants
    Approximately 20 students

    Application Period
    September 1–16, 2026

    Programme Overview
    https://www.eu-japan.eu/ja/training-young-scientists-engineers-vine

    Testimonials from Former Participants
    https://www.eu-japan.eu/ja/VIE-testimonials

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    Application Requirements

    Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
    1. At the time of application, be enrolled in a Japanese university as a 3rd- or 4th-year undergraduate student, graduate student, or 1st- or 2nd-year advanced course student at a College of Technology (KOSEN)
    2. Be studying in a science, engineering, or related technical field
    3. Hold Japanese nationality
    4. Have English proficiency equivalent to TOEIC 650 or above, IELTS 5.5 or above, or another accepted qualification
    5. Remain enrolled in their university or graduate school until returning to Japan

    How to Apply

    ●Please check the following website for details.
    https://www.eu-japan.eu/ja/training-young-scientists-engineers-vine

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