Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing

Cambridge Assessment 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 Assessment is part of the University of Cambridge, and the tests provide a fair measure of skills and aptitude to help candidates make informed decisions.

Cambridge Assessment works 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 Assessment 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: If you have special requirements which require access arrangements (extra time, modified papers etc.) you must complete the relevant information on your application form. Access arrangements cannot be requested after the entry closing date of 25 September. Any access arrangements which require modified papers MUST be requested before Friday 16 September.

Cambridge assessments and Oxford tests

University of Cambridge pre-registration assessments		University of Oxford admissions tests
Engineering Admissions Assessment (ENGAA)		Classics Admissions Test (CAT)
Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA)		Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT)
Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA)		The Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)
		History Aptitude Test (HAT)
		Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT)
		Oriental Languages Aptitude Test (OLAT)
		Physics Aptitude Test (PAT)
		The English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT)
		Philosophy Test

Other admissions tests and assessments

BMAT (BioMedical Admissions Test)

Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP)

Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA)

Dates and fees

Admissions Tests and Assessments	Fee	Test date	Deadline
Engineering Admissions Assessment (ENGAA)	110.00 €	19 October 2022	25 September 2022
Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA)	110.00 €	19 October 2022	25 September 2022
The BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT)	270.00 €	4 March 2023	2 February 2023
Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP)	TBC	TBC	TBC
Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA)	270.00 €	18 October 2022	25 September 2022
Classics Admissions Test (CAT)	230.00 €	2 November 2022	25 September 2022
Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT)	230.00 €	2 November 2022	25 September 2022
The English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT)	180.00 €	2 November 2022	25 September 2022
The Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)
Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT)
Oriental Languages Aptitude Test (OLAT)
Philosophy Test
History Admissions Test (HAT)
Physics Aptitude Test (PAT)
Registration forms
Please complete the registration form and send it to us via email to registrations@exams-catalunya.com - BMAT registration form (PDF) - MAT registration form (PDF) - Oxford Admission Tests registration form (PDF) - University of Cambridge pre-registration asssessments registration form (PDF) - TMUA registration form (PDF) - STEP registration form (PDF)