TMUA: Test of Mathematics for University Admissions
Who needs to take it?
The TMUA is required for entry to a variety of maths, computing and economics courses at Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, Oxford, Warwick, and UCL.
It is also optional for some courses at Durham, LSE and Warwick.
Specifically:
University of Cambridge
Required for:
Computer Science
Economics
Durham
Recommended for:
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Imperial College London
Required for:
Computing
Mathematics
Economics, Finance & Data Science
London School of Economics (LSE)
Required for:
Economics
Econometrics
Recommended for:
Mathematics & Economics
Mathematics & Economics
Financial Mathematics & Statistics
Mathematics with Data Science
Mathematics, Statistics & Business
Data Science
Actuarial Science (inc. with placement year)
Oxford
Computer Science
Computer Science and Philosophy
Mathematics/Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics and Philosophy
Warwick
Required for:
Computer Science
Computer Science with Business Studies
Discrete Mathematics
Economics
Economics, Politics and International Studies
Economics and Management
Mathematics
Optional for:
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics
Data Science
University College London (UCL)
Required for:
Economics (and Economics with a year abroad)
Key dates
1 June 2026: Account setup opens
Test sitting 1
20 July 2026: Test booking opens
28 September 2026: Test booking deadline
12-16 October 2026: Test sitting 1
16 November: Results available
Test sitting 2
26 October 2026: Test booking opens
21 December 2026: Test booking deadline
4-8 January 2026: Test sitting 2
8 February: Results available
Check the UAT-UK website for a more detailed schedule, in particular the earlier dates for requesting access arrangements and requesting a bursary, plus more restricted dates for China, Hong Kong and Macau.
University-specific deadlines
Oxford and Cambridge applicants: Must register for sitting 1 (with the exception of applicants to an Oxford foundation programme or a mature college at Cambridge).
Format
It is run by University Admissions Tests (UAT-UK), and delivered in Pearson VUE test centres in the UK and worldwide.
There are two papers: Applications of Mathematical Knowledge and Mathematical Reasoning.
Each paper lasts 75 minutes and contains 20 multiple choice questions.
Results
Results for each module of the TMUA are reported on a scale that runs from 1 (low) to 9 (high) with scores being reported to one decimal place. There is no pass or fail.
Results will be available approximately four weeks after the test date. There are accessible to candidates via their UAT-UK account and are automatically sent to any relevant universities included in your UCAS application.
Cost
The cost is £78 if taken in the UK and Republic of Ireland, or £133 if taken elsewhere. UK students in financial need will be able to apply for a bursary to pay for the test..
Preparation
Preparation materials, including notes, past questions, sample tests and more are available on the UAT-UK website.
Further information
You can find out everything you need to know about the TMUA at:
