In recent years, several leading UK universities have started incorporating the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) into their undergraduate admissions process, particularly for mathematics, computer science, economics and data-heavy courses.
Universities accepting TMUA
- Durham University
- Undergraduate Mathematics or Mathematics-related course
- Imperial College
- Department of Computing, including joint Mathematics and Computer Science
- Department of Mathematics
- BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science offered in Imperial Business School
- London School of Economics
- BSc Economics
- BSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
- BSc Mathematics and Economics (Recommended)
- BSc Mathematics with Economics (Recommended)
- BSc Financial Mathematics and Statistics (Recommended)
- BSc Mathematics with Data Science (Recommended)
- BSc Mathematics, Statistics, and Business (Recommended)
- BSc Data Science (Recommended)
- BSc Economics and Data Science (Recommended)
- BSc Actuarial Science (with or without placement) (Recommended)
- University College London
- Economics BSc
- Economics with a Year Abroad BSc
- University of Cambridge
- Computer Science
- Economics
- University of Warwick
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics (Optional)
- Economics (Optional)
Test Format
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
| Paper | What does it test? | Content | Duration |
| Paper 1: Applications of Mathematical Knowledge | Assesses your ability to apply your knowledge of mathematics in new situations. | 20 multiple-choice questions | 75 minutes |
| Paper 2: Mathematical Reasoning | Assesses your ability to deal with mathematical reasoning, and simple ideas from elementary logic. | 20 multiple-choice questions | 75 minutes |
Test Dates
There will be two test sitting for the TMUA for 2026 entry:
- Test sitting 1: 13 and 14 October 2025. Book this test between Thursday 31 July 2025 and Monday 29 September 2025.
- Test sitting 2: 8 and 9 January 2026. Book this test between Monday 27 October 2025 and Friday 19 December 2025.
Note: If you are applying to Cambridge and are required to sit the TMUA you must appear for the October test sitting. All other candidates can choose whether to sit the test in October or January.
How to Prepare for TMUA
The focus of the TMUA is on mathematical thinking. It uses mathematics you will have already learned in your school studies, so there is no need to take a preparation course or to do much preparation beyond familiarising yourself with the test format and style of questions.
Free practice materials are available on the TMUA website.
TMUA Costs
The TMUA costs £75 for candidates in the UK and Republic of Ireland. For those sitting elsewhere, it costs £130.
Next Step
You must be registered in advance to sit the TMUA.
- If you’re planning to take the test in October 2025 (test sitting 1), you can register for the TMUA from 31 July 2025. The registration deadline is 29 September 2025.
- If you’re planning to take the test in January 2026 (test sitting 2), you can register for the TMUA from 27 October 2025. The registration deadline is 19 December 2025.
TMUA gives many universities a way to evaluate how well applicants can handle the rigour of quantitative courses. Begin your UK journey by submitting your UCAS application today!
Source: University Admissions Test UK
