Learning Korean: Sejong Institute, TOPIK & courses

The King Sejong Institute Berlin is based at the Free University of Berlin (Korean Studies, Otto-von-Simson-Strasse 11, 14195 Berlin). You can reach the office Mon–Fri 10:00–14:00 at koreastudien@geschkult.fu-berlin.de or tel. +49 (0)30 838 56894.

For the 2nd semester 2025, registration ran through an online form, open from age 16, with the levels Sejong Korean 1A to 2B. Places are limited and registration can close early. Check costs, semester dates and current registration on the Free University's website.

After 11 new designations in 2025, the network of Sejong Institutes comprised 252 institutes in 87 countries in total. If you don't live in Berlin, it's worth checking whether there's one near you.

The TOPIK exam has two levels: TOPIK I (beginner) and TOPIK II (intermediate and advanced). Results and certificates are free on www.topik.go.kr.

For the exam in April 2026, TOPIK I cost €40 in Germany and TOPIK II €45. Half of the fee is refunded if you cancel by the deadline in the announcement. Check the fee for later dates in the respective announcement.

You register by email to KEID (keid@mofa.or.kr). You send:

Write your name without umlauts (as ae, oe, ue, ss). Late registrations after the deadline aren't possible.

You need a valid ID (ID card, driving licence or passport) and must be in the room 30 minutes before the start. Phones are handed in before the exam.

The times according to the embassy: TOPIK I 9:40–11:20, TOPIK II 12:50–16:20. Still, check them in the current announcement.