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ESAT (Engineering and Science Admissions Test)
Maths and science test for engineering, physics, natural sciences and more at Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL
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At a glance
- Set by
- UAT-UK (Cambridge & Imperial; delivered by Pearson VUE)
- Level
- Undergraduate admissions (engineering and sciences)
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Programme
- UK University Admissions Tests
- 5 versions
- Mathematics 1 (compulsory)Mathematics 2PhysicsChemistryBiology
The format, as published
- Computer-based, no calculator: five modules (Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics, Chemistry, Biology) of 27 multiple-choice questions / 40 min each; most candidates sit Mathematics 1 plus two modules required by their course (~2 h).
- Each module scored 1.0–9.0; no negative marking.
- Sittings 12–16 Oct 2026 and 4–8 Jan 2027.
- Fee GBP 78 UK/ROI, GBP 133 international.
Summarised from official sources. Always confirm dates and rules with the exam board.Official information(opens in a new tab)