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Engineering & Science Admissions Test

ESAT

A computer-based admissions test used by Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial, and UCL to assess engineering and science applicants — replacing ENGAA and NSAA from 2024.

3 Sections40 min each
27 QuestionsPer section
No CalculatorPolicy
1.0 – 9.0Score range
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Exam Dates

October & January Sessions

Prerequisite

1st Year A-Level Content

Administered by

UAT UK & Pearson VUE

What we offer

Everything for ESAT prep, in order.

Start with structured courses, drill specific topics in the question bank, then stress-test with full mocks.

Courses
Step 01

Structured module courses

Video lessons, textbook notes, worksheets, and worked examples — organized around each ESAT module track.

Question bank
Step 02Coming soon

Topic-level practice

Search and filter ESAT questions by topic, module, and difficulty — built for targeted drilling between lessons and mocks.

Mock exams
Step 03

Full exam simulation

Timed mock papers in the real ESAT format, with detailed worked solutions after each attempt.

✦ ESAT AT A GLANCE

Built around the exam students actually sit.

The ESAT rewards flexible reasoning under pressure. These sections keep the facts, dates, and preparation routes clear without breaking the landing-page rhythm.

About the Exam

About the ESAT

The ESAT was introduced in the 2024–25 admissions cycle, replacing both ENGAA and NSAA. It assesses problem-solving in unfamiliar contexts, demanding more than A-Level recall alone.

Scores are reported on a scale of 1.0–9.0 per module and used by Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial, and UCL to shortlist candidates for interview or as part of holistic assessment.

Oxford is using ESAT for the first time in 2026, significantly expanding the pool of applicants who need to prepare.

ESATEngineering · Science

Format & Content

Key Information

Format
Computer-based, multiple choice
Structure
3 sections × 40 min × 27 questions
Scoring
1.0 – 9.0 per module
Calculator
Not permitted
Mandatory
Mathematics 1 (all candidates)
Choose 2 more
Physics · Chemistry · Biology · Maths 2
Important Dates

2026–27 Schedule

October 2026 Session

Registration Opens
July 2026
Registration Closes
Late September 2026
Test Date
October 2026
Results Release
Mid-November 2026

January 2027 Session

Registration Opens
October 2026
Registration Closes
December 2026
Test Date
January 2027
Results Release
Early February 2027

Provisional dates — confirm at the official UAT UK website before registering.

Preparation

How we help you prepare

Built by Cambridge students who've sat the ESAT. Everything here is designed around how the exam actually works.

Real-style mocks
Worked solutions
Timed CBT interface
Mock Exams

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