How to Register for TOPIK — In Korea, Abroad, and What to Prepare

Where Do You Register for TOPIK?

How you register for TOPIK depends on where you plan to take the test. In Korea, registration is done online on the official website, topik.go.kr. Overseas, you register through the local administering institution in your country — typically a Korean embassy or consulate, a Korean Education Center, or a King Sejong Institute.

• Taking the test in Korea: register online at topik.go.kr during each session's registration window
• Taking the test abroad: procedures and deadlines vary by country and institution — always check your local institution's official notice

Registering in Korea (topik.go.kr)

In Korea, registration is only accepted on topik.go.kr, and only during the registration window announced for each session. The process looks like this:

• ① Create an account on topik.go.kr and log in
• ② Choose your session and test type (TOPIK I / TOPIK II, PBT / IBT)
• ③ Select a test center — seats are first come, first served
• ④ Upload a standard ID photo
• ⑤ Pay the test fee and confirm your registration

For example, registration for the 108th PBT session in 2026 runs from August 4 to August 10, 2026. Here are sample registration windows for major sessions in the second half of 2026:

See the full 2026 exam schedule with D-day countdown

Registering Overseas

Overseas registration works differently in every country. Some institutions accept online applications while others require in-person registration, and both the registration period and the test fee (paid in local currency) vary by institution.

• Administering institutions: usually Korean embassies and consulates, Korean Education Centers, and King Sejong Institutes
• Method, deadline, and fee all differ by institution — check the official notice from your local administering institution
• Some regions offer fewer test sessions per year than Korea

Registration Checklist

• A standard ID photo file (uploaded during online registration — check the official notice for exact specifications)
• The test fee (amount and payment method vary by session and region — check the official notice)
• Personal details that exactly match your ID (name and date of birth as shown on your passport)
• On test day: your admission ticket and a valid ID such as your passport

Tips to Beat the Seat Rush

Demand for TOPIK is high, and test centers in popular areas often fill up quickly after registration opens.

• Register as soon as the window opens — ideally on day one
• Create your account and prepare your photo file before registration starts
• If your preferred test center is full, check centers in nearby areas
• After registering, double-check that your payment and registration status are confirmed