Cambridge and Oxford Admissions Testing

Cambridge and Oxford Admissions Testing

Depending on their chosen institution and course, candidates may need to take an admissions test as part of their application (some joint degree courses require candidates to take two tests).

Cambridge and Oxford work closely with universities, governments and employers to enhance their selection processes and offers a range of tests to support selection and recruitment for universities, governments and employers around the world.

The tests…

help institutions select applicants with the greatest potential for success.Cambridge and Oxford research shows that candidates with positive university admissions test scores are more likely to thrive on-course
make comparing a large pool of international applications easy, as the admissions tests provide a trustworthy benchmark for students’ abilities
give every person the opportunity to let their true potential shine
include free preparation material to help applicants prepare for a test, including practice papers, guides and support materials
cover skills essential for higher education, including problem solving, critical thinking, written communication and the application of subject knowledge.

Important registration information…

When you register for the exam you must provide us with the following information:

your name, gender, date of birth and UCAS number exactly as they have been entered on your UCAS application
the name of your university/ies, course/s and course code/s

Important note STEP Mathematics: If you have special requirements which require access arrangements (extra time, modified papers etc.) you must complete the relevant information on your application form. Any access arrangements which require modified papers MUST be requested before Thursday 18 April.

Cambridge assessments and Oxford tests

University of Cambridge pre-registration assessments		University of Oxford admissions tests
ENGAA (Engineering Admissions Assessment)		CAT (Classics Admissions Test)
NSSA (Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment)		HAT (History Admissions Test)
TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admission)		Oxford ELAT (English Literature Admissions Test)
		MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test)
		MLAT (Modern Languages Admissions Test)
		PAT (Physics Admissions Test)
		Philosophy test (for Philosophy and Theology only)
		GAT (Geography Admissions Test)

Other admissions tests and assessments

BMAT (BioMedical Admissions Test)

STEP Mathematics

Dates and fees

Admissions Tests and Assessments	Fee	Test date	Deadline
ENGAA (Engineering Admissions Assessment)		CLOSED
NSAA (Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment)		CLOSED
BMAT (The BioMedical Admissions Test)		CLOSED
STEP Mathematics - Paper 2	281.00 €	5 June 2024	1 May 2024
STEP Mathematics - Paper 3	281.00 €	24 June 2024	1 May 2024
TSA (The Thinking Skills Assessment)		CLOSED
TMUA (The Test of Mathematics for University Admission)		CLOSED
Oxford CAT (Classics Admissions Test)		CLOSED
Oxford ELAT (English Literature Admissions Test)		CLOSED
Oxford GAT (Geography Admissions Test) - new for 2023		CLOSED
Oxford MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test)		CLOSED
Oxford HAT (History Admissions Test)		CLOSED
Oxford MLAT (Modern Languages Admissions Test)		CLOSED
Oxford PAT (Physics Admissions Test for Physics, Engineering and Materials Science)		CLOSED
Oxford Philosophy test (for Philosophy and Theology only)		CLOSED
Impresos de inscripción
Por favor, rellene el formulario de inscripción y envíelo a la dirección correo electrónico [email protected] - STEP Mathematics registration form (PDF) - BMAT registration form (PDF) - Oxford Admission Tests registration form (PDF) - University of Cambridge pre-registration asssessments registration form (PDF) - TMUA registration form (PDF) - TSA registration form (PDF)