Some universities require you to sit an admissions test as part of the application process – discover the different types of assessments here.
If you apply for a course that requires an admissions test, you’ll need to check:
- The registration deadline for the test
- When and where you will sit the test
- What the test includes
Most admissions tests happen between August and November the year before you're due to start your studies. Some have a registration deadline before you need to submit your UCAS application.
Some of the key admissions tests are listed below. You should check the UCAS course search to check whether the course you are applying for requires an admissions test.
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LNAT – The Law National Aptitude Test
The Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) helps you understand if Law is the right career path for you, and it helps Universities check that you’ll be able to succeed on a law course.
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GAMSAT - Graduate Medical School Admissions Test
GAMSAT is used some medical schools for applicants who already have degree level qualifications, applying for Graduate Entry Medicine courses.
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UCAT - University Clinical Aptitude Test
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is used by many universities to select applicants to their medical and dental degree programmes.
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ESAT - Engineering and Science Admissions Test
ESAT is used by Imperial College London, University of Cambridge, and UCL for Engineering and Science based subjects.
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TMUA - Test of Mathematics for University Admission
TMUA is used by several universities for Mathematics, Economics and Computer Science courses.
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Admissions Tests at University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge use a number of admissions tests, including UCAT, TMUA, ESAT, and LNAT, alongside a University of Cambridge College admissions assessment, which applies to most other courses and colleges at University of Cambridge. Applicants will also need to complete a My Cambridge Application.
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Admissions Tests at University of Oxford
University of Oxford use a number of admissions tests, including UCAT, LNAT, and University of Oxford specific tests for the majority of their courses.
