Just three years after it was first implemented, the Japan Internship Program at DTU has given 82 DTU students the opportunity for paid internship and official employment in Japan - an impressive figure that reflects the effectiveness, prestige, and practicality of the university’s approach of international cooperation to enhance training quality.
Most recently, Tran Ngoc Anh Thu, a DTU student of Pharmacy, left for Japan for a paid internship at the company Yeastubaki, after being selected for the Japan Internship Program jointly organized by DTU and the Japan Internship Support Association (JISA).
Anh Thu has arrived in Japan to begin her internship in pharmacy
“To go to Japan for an internship is one of my biggest dreams,” Anh Thu explains. “I’m truly grateful that DTU gave me this valuable opportunity. The lecturers at DTU have equipped me with so much knowledge and skills, and I hope this stay in Japan will allow me to learn more about professional work, discipline, and high sense of responsibility in work.”
The Japan Internship Program that Anh Thu joined attracts a great many DTU students. The program offers twelve-month internships in Japan across a wide range of majors, including Nursing, Pharmacy, Graphic Design, Japanese Language, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Food Technology, IT, Civil Engineering, Architecture, and English Language.
Interview session for the 2025 Japan Internship Program at DTU
Students participating in the program enjoy a lot of benefits:
- recognition of up to 16 practice credits provided internship aligns with major;
- free Japanese language course before and after departure;
- full financial support: application, visa, round-trip airfare, accommodation;
- monthly living allowance of 70,000 yen per month (about 14 million VND);
- to experience Japanese culture and opportunity for long-term employment in Japan after internship.
With the dedicated support of many Japanese partners, DTU students joining the program have enjoyed month-long internships, enhanced their knowledge, and honed their skills in Japan. They have left a positive impression on the Japanese partners. They demonstrate not only strong professional competence and adaptability to an international environment but also diligence and a high sense of responsibility at work.
Pham Vu Cat Tuong (first on left) and Bui Ngoc Bao Tram (first on right) did internships at Yaestubaki Honpo
Many DTU students are currently doing internships at big companies and hospitals in Japan:
- Tran Van Thanh from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Pham Viet Anh from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, interning at Lixil,
- Tran Ngoc Anh Thu from the Faculty of Pharmacy, interning at Yaestubaki,
- Hoang Thanh Dat from the Faculty of English, interning at New Star Hotel Yamanako,
- Nguyen Thi Thuy Vy from the Faculty of English, interning at Intercontinental Hotel,
- Ho Thi Hoang Phuc from the Faculty of Nursing, interning at Ocean Care Work,
- Luong Thi Thanh Nhan from the Faculty of Nursing, interning at Healthcare Accelerator,
- Bui Ngoc Bao Tram and Pham Vu Cat Tuong from the Faculty of Pharmacy, interning at Yaestubaki Honpo,
- Vo Cao Tay from the Faculty of Civil Engineering, interning at Taiyo Construction,
- Vo Thanh Tung from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, interning at Shinkodensha,
- Hoang Son Lam from the Faculty of Architecture, interning at Heisei,
Among the DTU students doing internships in Japan, Nguyen Thi Thuy Vy from the Faculty of English of DTU’s School of Languages, Humanities, & Social Sciences (LHSS) is particularly impressive. Thuy Vy completed a one-year internship at the Intercontinental Hotel in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Beyond gaining knowledge and work skills, Thuy Vy also managed to bring her mother over 150 million VND (from her savings during the internship under the Japan Internship Program).
Thuy Vy (second from right) at the pre-departure meeting before leaving for Japan
“My one-year internship at the Intercontinental Hotel was an incredibly valuable experience,” Thuy Vy explains. “After six months, we had been trained to be leaders or support leaders and to guide teams and assist Japanese leaders. During those six months, I not only received in-depth training but also gained a clearer sense of my future career path. I had wonderful colleagues and friends. If I have the chance, I want to return to Japan to continue studying and working because it’s truly a promised land for living, learning, and growing. The Japanese people’s civility, hospitality, and diligence get my never-ending respect.”
Many students were offered opportunities to continue working long-term after completing their internships with a Japanese company, opening stable career prospects. One such student who got to stay in Japan through the Japan Internship Program is Nguyen Duc Hoan My, a graduate of DTU’s class K25 in General Nursing who is currently working at the company Shinken in Japan.
“Working here, I’m truly impressed by the professionalism and meticulousness of the entire team,” Hoan My explains. “Every task, no matter how small, is carried out according to precise procedures and schedules, showing a strong sense of responsibility and cooperation. I’ve realized that the professional knowledge of nursing and the communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills I gained at DTU have been the foundation that allowed me to confidently adapt, flexibly handle situations, and perform well in a professional and demanding work environment as in Japan. This has made me even more appreciative of the practical value of DTU’s training programs and the lecturers’ dedicated support throughout my studies - all to equip students with the best skills to succeed in any work environment.”
Mr Kosaku Nishihara (fourth from right), Chairman of the Heisei Board of Directors,
with DTU staff and students
Mr Kosaku Nishihara, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Heisei corp., stated: “For the past 13 years, our company has welcomed foreign employees. We currently have many Vietnamese staff members who have been making positive contributions to our company’s overall development. Through our partnership with DTU, we’ve hosted several groups of interns and officially hired high-quality personnel. We highly appreciate the skills and work ethic of foreign employees, and especially students from DTU. What impresses us most is the professionalism, diligence, and enthusiasm of the participants in the Japan Internship Program. We believe that the close cooperation between the two partners will continue to expand, contributing positively to the training and development of human resources in architecture & civil engineering, and to the improvement of Vietnam’s workforce in this era of integration.”
(Media Center)