ESAT vs TMUA: which admissions test fits your course?
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Both ESAT and TMUA are used for competitive maths, computer science and related courses. They are not interchangeable: your shortlist’s course pages name which test they require.
ESAT is used across several Cambridge courses and other providers that follow UAT-UK guidance. It blends maths and science-style reasoning in one sitting. TMUA focuses on mathematical thinking and is widely used where strong proof-style reasoning matters.
Navigait sells separate ESAT Prep and TMUA Prep modules (£9.99 a month each in the catalogue, bundle £14.99). Each bank is original practice, not past papers, with worked solutions. The first practice set on each module is open access before you subscribe. Always confirm the requirement on the official course page before you pay for either test.