Japanese Language Proficiency Test to be held at the University of Jyväskylä

The test is organised in Finland by the Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication (Movi) at the University of Jyväskylä in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan. At the initiative of Ambassador Takashi Okada, the test will be held in Jyväskylä from 2026 onwards. Previously, it was held in Helsinki.

In some countries, the test is arranged twice a year, in July and December, but in Finland it is offered only in December. The December test takes place on the first Sunday of the month, which this year falls on 6 December 2026. Around 200 participants are expected to take the test.

Registration for the test takes place online through the University of Jyväskylä’s website, and the registration period is from August to September.

What is the Japan Foundation?

The Japan Foundation is a Japanese foundation established in 1972 that runs a wide range of international cultural exchange programmes around the world. It aims to promote friendship, trust, and mutual understanding through culture, language, and dialogue. The Japan Foundation’s main areas of activity are arts and cultural exchange, Japanese language education overseas, international partnership programmes, and Japanese language studies. It organised the first JLPT test outside Japan in 1984.

What is Movi?

The Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication (Movi) is responsible for the communication and language studies included in the degree programmes of the University of Jyväskylä and promotes the internationalisation of the University. It is an independent institute within the University of Jyväskylä.