Registering for and Sitting Oxbridge Admissions Tests

Admission Tests used by Oxford

Classics Admissions Test (CAT)

Registration Deadline: 29th September 2023

Test Date: 19th October 2023

Where to Register: Register with local test centre, details available here.

Registration Fee: None, although some test centres may levy an additional fee.

Read the full CAT guide here

English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT)

Registration Deadline: 29th September 2023

Test Date: 19th October 2023

Where to Register: Register with local test centre, details available here.

Registration Fee: None, although some test centres may levy an additional fee.

Read the full ELAT guide here

Geography Admissions Test (GAT)

Registration Deadline: 29th September 2023

Test Date: 19th October 2023

Where to Register: Register with local test centre, details available here.

Registration Fee: None, although some test centres may levy an additional fee.

Read the full GAT guide here

History Aptitude Test (HAT)

Registration Deadline: 29th September 2023

Test Date: 19th October 2023

Where to Register: Register with local test centre, details available here.

Registration Fee: None, although some test centres may levy an additional fee.

Read the full HAT guide here

Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT)

Registration Deadline: 29th September 2023

Test Date: 19th October 2023

Where to Register: Register with local test centre, details available here.

Registration Fee: None, although some test centres may levy an additional fee.

Read the full MLAT guide here

Oxford Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)

Registration Deadline: 29th September 2023

Test Date: 18th October 2023

Where to Register: Register with local test centre, details available here.

Registration Fee: None, although some test centres may levy an additional fee.

Read the full TSA guide here

Philosophy Test

Registration Deadline: 29th September 2023

Test Date: 20th October 2023

Where to Register: Register with local test centre, details available here.

Registration Fee: None, although some test centres may levy an additional fee.

Read the full Philosophy test guide here

Maths Admissions Test (MAT)

Registration Deadline: 29th September 2023

Test Date: 19th October 2023

Where to Register: Register with local test centre, details available here.

Registration Fee: None, although some test centres may levy an additional fee.

Read the full MAT guide here

Physics Aptitude Test (PAT)

Registration Deadline: 29th September 2023

Test Date: 20th October 2023

Where to Register: Register with local test centre, details available here.

Registration Fee: None, although some test centres may levy an additional fee.

Read the full PAT guide here

Admission Tests Used by Cambridge

Engineering Admissions Assessment (ENGAA)

Registration Deadline: 29th September 2023 (15th September for access arrangements)

Test Date: 18th October 2023

Where to Register: Register with local test centre, details available here. 

Registration Fee: None, although some test centres may levy an additional fee.

Read the full ENGAA guide here

Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA) 

Registration Deadline: 29th September 2023 (15th September for access arrangements)

Test Date: 18th October 2023

Where to Register: Register with local test centre, details available here. 

Registration Fee: None, although some test centres may levy an additional fee.

Read the full NSAA guide here

Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP)

Registration Deadline: TBA (expected early May 2024)

Test Date: TBA (expected June 2024)

Where to Register: Register with local test centre, details available here.

Registration Fee: The registration fee per STEP paper for UK entrants is £93, and £129 / €151 / $177 for applicants outside of the UK. Some independent test centres also charge an additional administration fee on top of this.

Read the full STEP guide here

A Note on Cambridge University Pre-Interview Assessments 

Various Cambridge University courses involve a college-registered assessment which takes place before interview for those who have been shortlisted. These tests do not always have a standard format, and are not given a set date as they vary by college depending on their individual procedures and interview schedules. We recommend heading to the website of the college you have applied to for more specific details and information regarding the course you’re applying for. These tests do not need to be registered for in advance, and all details regarding how to sit the paper, including dates and times, will be communicated to you by the college from which you have received your invitation to interview. 

From Oxbridge Applications

Remember that performing well on these admissions tests can significantly enhance your chances of securing a place at Oxford or Cambridge, and you can only do this if you have registered correctly before the deadline! Keep on top of dates and deadlines to ensure a smooth registration process, freeing up more time for revision and preparation for sitting the test itself (we recommend checking out our admissions test resource hub for more information on preparing for tests).

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