2026 Vulcanus in Europe Program
| Program Duration | Approximately one year |
| Program Dates | April 2026 - March 2027 |
| Location | |
| Partner University | EU-Japan- Centre for Industrial Cooperation |
| Program Fee | Scholarship and other benefits (1) Tuition fees and homestay (or dormitory) expenses during language training will be covered by the Japan-Europe Industrial Cooperation Center. (2) 800,000 yen will be provided prior to departure from Japan to cover travel expenses and expenses during language training. (3) During the corporate training period, companies will provide approximately 1,000 euros per month as a general rule. |
| Eligibility |
・Science and engineering students enrolled in Japanese universities (third- and fourth-year undergraduates, graduate students) *Must be enrolled in a university or graduate school until March 2027. ・Japanese nationals |
| Program Capacity | Approx.20 |
| Application Period | September 1 - September 21, 2025 |
| Application Requirements | Those who have one of the following English language proficiency qualifications (within two years of the application deadline) ・TOEIC 650 points or higher / IELTS (Speaking) 6 or higher ・TOEFL iBT 70 points or higher / TOEFL ITP (group test) Lv.1 525 points or higher |
| Notes | 【About Specialized Fields】 ・This program does not necessarily receive applications for trainees from the same companies or departments every year. The industry of the company, the specialized fields that the company requires of students, and the training content vary depending on the year of dispatch. ・For reference, the following shows the specialized fields that companies that have applied for this program in the past three years have requested of students. 〈Recent Performance〉※This does not guarantee placement for the 2026 academic year. Mechanical Engineering / Electrical and Electronic Engineering / Information Engineering / Materials Engineering / Chemistry / Physics / Science / Biotechnology ＊Information on companies applying for the 2026 academic year will be provided to those who pass the first round of screening. ＊There have been no applications from companies in fields such as architecture, civil engineering, agriculture, and marine science in recent years. |
| Program Website | https://www.eu-japan.eu/ja/VIE-outline |
| 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.
Schedule
(1) Online sessions in preparation for travel, etc. (scheduled for April to May 2026)
(2) Language training (various EU member states) … 3 months (June to August 2026)
(3) Corporate training (various EU member states) … 6 months (September 2026 to March 2027)
Preparing to Study Abroad
Orientation
Provided
Contact
*Please check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) before contacting us. (https://www.eu-japan.eu/ja/VIE-FAQ)
EU-Japan- Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Vulcanus in Europe Division
E-mail: VinE@eu-japan.or.jp
Tel: 03-6408-0281
Apply
Application Guidelines
Application Requirements
Those who have one of the following English language proficiency qualifications (within two years of the application deadline)
・TOEIC 650 points or higher / IELTS (Speaking) 6 or higher
・TOEFL iBT 70 points or higher / TOEFL ITP (group test) Lv.1 525 points or higher
How to Apply
●Please check the following website for details.
https://www.eu-japan.eu/ja/VinE-application-form
●Application Documents
➀Application Form [Form 1]
②Essay (Japanese & English) [Form 2]
③Letter of Recommendation from Professor, etc. (Japanese & English) [Form 3]
④English Proficiency Score (within 2 years of the application deadline)
⑤Transcript (Japanese & English)
If applicable, please also submit the following.
・Graduate students: Undergraduate transcript (Japanese & English)
・Transfer students from junior colleges to universities/graduate schools: Junior college transcript (Japanese & English)
●Submission Method
All required documents must be submitted in PDF format via the dedicated application form. ※Applications will be accepted starting September 1.
※All application documents must be submitted via the dedicated application form. Please note that we do not accept submissions by mail.