Vulcanus in Japan started in 1997. The programme consists of industrial placements for EU* / COSME** 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.
Who pays what
Further details:
Vulcanus in Japan