The University of Cambridge

College quad in Cambridge

Cambridge will require the following admissions tests for the relevant subjects in 2027.

Pre-interview Admissions tests

You will need to take the following tests before the university shortlists for interview.

ESAT: Engineering and Science Admissions Test

  • Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

  • Engineering

  • Natural Sciences

  • Veterinary Medicine

For an overview of the ESAT, see:

TMUA: Test of Mathematics for University Admissions

  • Computer Science

  • Economics

  • Mathematics

For an overview of the TMUA, see:

LNAT: Law National Admissions Test

  • Law

For an overview of the LNAT, see:

UCAT: University Clinical Aptitude Test

  • Medicine

For an overview of the UCAT, see:

Other Admissions Tests

College Admissions Assessments

For many subjects, you will be asked to take a College admissions assessment.

You do not need to register in advance; the College you apply to will let you know if when and how you should take the assessment.

CSAT: Computer Science Aptitudes Test

For admissions to Computer Science at Lucy Cavendish, Peterhouse, Selwyn or Trinity Colleges only. You will be informed about the test by the relevant college after application, but prior to interview.

For an overview of the CSAT, see:

University website

You can find out everything you need to know about Cambridge admissions test requirements at:

Further information about tests

Next
Next

Durham University