Category:TMUA

The TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admission) is an exam which is used as part of university applications in the UK.

The TMUA is used for applications to Computer Science, Economics and Mathematics-related courses, and is required in particular by Imperial College London, University of Cambridge, LSE and Warwick for certain courses. Other universities see the TMUA as a benefit to your application and a good score may give access to a reduced offer.

Since 2024, this test has been run by Pearson UAT-UK and takes place in scheduled sessions in Pearson VUE centres internationally, often Driving Theory Test locations. The questions and answers are given on a computer screen, with a dry-erase pen and erasable notebook provided by the test location.

The questions require a very deep knowledge of the mathematics topics in the early part of the A-Level syllabus, with a strong understanding of logic. This includes a good understanding of vocabulary used in logic questions, from outside the A-Level syllabus. The multiple-choice options often contain red herrings that may catch out students who miss out part of the logical process required. The test consists of 2 sets of 20 multiple-choice questions taken back-to-back, with 75 minutes allowed for each set.

Scores are published on a scale of 1.0 to 9.0, with a score of 9.0 being the best. As of 2025, a score of around 4.5 is the 50th percentile (average of candidates), and a score of around 7.0 is the 90th percentile (top 10% of candidates). There was a large change in grading in 2024, so scores in earlier exams are not comparable.

Students need to register and pay for this exam in advance, choosing a time and location according to availability. Students registering earlier may have more flexible options. Access Arrangements need to be applied for in advance of booking the test, with candidates responsible for providing required documentation.