Dankook University has been named as one of the new testing locations for the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK), administered by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED). The TOPIK will be offered at DKU six times per year over the course of two years (total of 12 times), starting from July of this year until June 2026. The test will be available to approximately 500 candidates for each sitting.
TOPIK is an exam taken by foreigners or ethnic Koreans, whose native language is not Korean, to measure their Korean language proficiency. The scores are widely used by candidates to study at or graduate from Korean universities and graduate schools, qualify for scholarships, and apply for job opportunities. Dankook was selected as a testing location based on excellence in 11 categories, including ease of access, top-notch facilities, stable testing performance, and capacity of test supervisors.
“Despite growing demand for TOPIK, the lack of testing locations in the area have made it inconvenient for the many foreign students and office workers living in Yongin City,” explained Professor HanSeung Cho who is the Associate Vice President for International Affairs at DKU. He went on to add that he “[expects] Dankook to contribute to improving access for candidates with DKU named as a new TOPIK testing location.”
Dankook has also established the PRIMUS International College to strengthen our competitiveness in providing international education. For students taking Korean-track programs, a School of Global Core Education has been set up to open in the 2025 Spring Semester, which will deliver an intensive Korean language curriculum during students’ first year to strengthen their learning abilities. With the increased convenience of the new TOPIK testing location on campus, we look forward to more foreign students taking the TOPIK exam and making improvements in their academic achievements.