TOPIK hub
Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)
The standardized Korean language exam administered by NIIED. Tools and plain-language guides for picking your test sitting, understanding your level, and turning a score into visa points, university admission, or a stronger job application.
Tools
Free, no signup. Built from primary NIIED and KIS sources.
2026 schedule and registration tracker
Live countdown to every TOPIK sitting in Korea. PBT, IBT, Speaking dates with registration windows and results.
Open toolOutcomes calculator
Enter your level or score. See what unlocks: F-2-7 visa points, university admission, jobs, scholarships, F-4 residence.
Open toolStudy plan generator
Pick your starting point and target. Get weeks-to-test, weekly study hours, milestone phases, and a realism check.
Open toolGuides
Plain-language explanations of TOPIK, what each level unlocks, and how it sits in the wider Korean credential system.
TOPIK: A Practical Guide for Foreign Residents
Start here. What TOPIK is, who needs it, formats (PBT vs IBT), fees, and how it differs from KIIP.
Read guideHow to Register for TOPIK in Korea
Step-by-step walkthrough of topik.go.kr registration, fees, test centers, and overseas differences.
Read guideTOPIK Levels 1 to 6: What Each Score Actually Means
Score thresholds, language ability at each level, and what each unlocks in real life.
Read guideTOPIK for F-2 and F-5 Visa Points
Exactly how TOPIK scores map to F-2-7 points, why KIIP is often better long-term, and why TOPIK does NOT help with F-5.
Read guideTOPIK Speaking Test (말하기 평가)
Format, scoring, fee, and a plain answer on whether it adds F-2-7 visa points (it doesn't, as of 2026).
Read guideWhat TOPIK actually unlocks
F-2-7 residence visa
Up to 20 of 80 required points. Level 3 = 10 pts. Level 4 = 15 pts. Level 5 or higher = 20 pts (cap).
University admission
Level 3 minimum for Korean-taught undergrad at most schools. Level 4 common floor for grad programs.
F-4 heritage visa
Level 1+ unlocks 3-year residence period (vs. 1-year cap without language proof).
F-5 permanent residency
TOPIK does NOT satisfy the F-5 language requirement at any level. F-5 requires KIIP, not TOPIK.
For the full mapping, use the outcomes calculator.