TOPIK

To guide those learning Korean as a second language and promote more widespread use of the Korean language

To assess individual proficiency in the Korean language and allow test-takers to use their test results in filing college applications, job applications, etc.

Purpose of Test

TOPIK Eligibility

• Overseas Korean or non-Korean whose first language is not Korean and who:

Structure of Test

• Valid for two years from the announcement of the test score

• serving as admission and graduation standard for universities in Korea.

• applying for companies and public institutions in Korea and abroad.

• obtaining a Visa for qualifications of permanent residency and employment, etc.

• taking courses under the Global Korean Scholarship(GKS) Program

• serving as substitute credits and requirements of graduation for Korean majors in overseas universities.

TOPIK Potential Uses

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TOPIK Validity Period (TOPIK Score)