Admissions Tests
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Admissions tests remain one of the most underappreciated aspects of competitive university applications. Strong performance is often the single most important factor in determining whether a student is shortlisted for interview or receives an offer.
2027/28 Entry
Current admissions tests
The following tests are currently in use for 2027/28 university entry. Select a test to learn more about what it covers and which courses require it.
Used by Cambridge for Engineering and Natural Sciences courses. The ESAT assesses advanced mathematical and scientific reasoning through problem-solving questions designed to test how students approach unfamiliar concepts.
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Used by Cambridge for History applicants. The HAA evaluates a student's ability to analyse historical arguments, interpret sources, and construct clear written responses under timed conditions.
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Used by Cambridge for applicants to Human, Social and Political Sciences. It assesses analytical reasoning, critical reading, and the ability to evaluate arguments on social and political topics.
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The IMAT is used by universities in Italy and other European medical schools that teach Medicine in English. It assesses scientific knowledge, logical reasoning, and problem-solving in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
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Required for Law at universities including Oxford, UCL, and others. The LNAT assesses critical reading, logical reasoning, and the ability to analyse complex arguments and write a structured essay.
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Used by Cambridge for Psychological and Behavioural Sciences applicants. The PBSAA evaluates scientific reasoning, problem-solving, and the ability to interpret behavioural and psychological data.
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Used by Cambridge for certain humanities and social science courses. The TARA evaluates critical thinking, reasoning, and the ability to analyse complex written arguments.
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Used by universities such as Cambridge, Imperial, and LSE for courses including Mathematics, Economics, and Computer Science. The TMUA tests mathematical reasoning and the ability to apply concepts to unfamiliar problems.
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The TST assesses scientific reasoning and problem-solving ability for certain science-related courses. Students are tested on their ability to apply scientific concepts and analyse unfamiliar problems.
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Required by most UK medical and dental schools. The UCAT assesses cognitive abilities such as verbal reasoning, decision making, quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning, and situational judgement.
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From 2027 Entry
Discontinued / Legacy tests
These tests have been discontinued or replaced. Students who sat these tests in previous years may still find this information useful for reference.
The BMSAT was previously used by some universities for Biomedical Sciences admissions. It assessed scientific knowledge and problem-solving ability across core science disciplines. Many institutions have since moved to alternative admissions assessments.
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The MAT is used by Oxford and several other leading universities for Mathematics and related courses. It assesses advanced mathematical reasoning and problem-solving, requiring students to apply concepts creatively to unfamiliar questions.
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The MLAT was used by Oxford for Modern Languages applicants. It assessed language aptitude, grammar, translation, and analytical reading skills across a range of language-based exercises.
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The PAT was used by Oxford for Physics, Engineering, and related courses. It tested mathematical and physics problem-solving, requiring students to apply core scientific concepts to unfamiliar scenarios.
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The TSA was used for courses such as PPE, Economics, and other social science programmes. It assessed critical thinking and problem-solving through multiple-choice reasoning questions and written argument analysis.
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