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How to Register for TMUA 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Register for TMUA 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

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For students aspiring to read mathematics, computer science, or economics-related degrees at leading UK universities, such as the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London, the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) is a vital part of the application process. The TMUA result is a significant factor influencing offers of admission. However, many students and their parents are unacquainted with the particulars of TMUA registration, including the procedures, timelines, and appropriate test session. This article offers a thorough guide to the TMUA registration process, aiming to clarify common uncertainties.

I. TMUA Organisation and Administration

Since 2024, the TMUA has been centrally managed by UAT-UK (University Admissions Tests – UK), a not-for-profit organisation. UAT-UK focuses on university entrance examinations in the United Kingdom and currently oversees two computer-based testing programmes: ESAT and TMUA. The delivery of these tests is undertaken by Pearson VUE, the certification and licensure arm of the internationally recognised learning company, Pearson. With a vast network of over 5,500 test centres across more than 180 countries and territories, Pearson VUE provides professional assessment services to academic and admissions bodies globally.

II. Key Dates for the 2025 TMUA Test

The TMUA has two test sittings, scheduled for October 2025 and January 2026. The pertinent dates are outlined below:

1. October 2025 TMUA Test

31 July 2025 TMUA Registration Opens
29 September 2025 TMUA Registration Closes
13 & 14 October 2025 TMUA Test Dates
14 November 2025 TMUA Results Released

2. January 2026 TMUA Test

27 October 2025
TMUA Registration Opens
19 December 2025
TMUA Registration Closes
8 & 9 January 2026
TMUA Test Dates
To Be Confirmed (anticipated within six weeks of the test)
TMUA Results Released

Important Notes Regarding Test Window Selection:

Applicants to the University of Cambridge must register for and sit the October examination. The January examination is not available to Cambridge applicants.

Specific Date Restriction for Certain Localities:

Candidates from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau applying to the University of Cambridge are not permitted to sit the TMUA examination on 13 October 2025. Therefore, applicants from these localities targeting Cambridge must sit the TMUA examination on 14 October 2025.

III. TMUA Registration Procedure

1. Create a UAT-UK Account

  1. Candidates must create a UAT-UK account on the official Pearson VUE website. (It is prudent to consult the official UAT-UK website for the latest registration guidance).
    ESAT & TMUA Registration Guide - Creat your account - 1
  2. It is imperative that the name used for UAT-UK account registration precisely matches the name on the candidate’s identification document. Discrepancies may prevent the candidate from sitting the examination. It is also advisable for this name to be consistent with the name used in the UCAS application.
  3. Following account creation, Pearson VUE will send an email enabling candidates to confirm their details and account settings (this email should be received within 24 hours). This email will also include a temporary password for the candidate’s account.
  4. Upon receipt of the account confirmation email, candidates may log in using the temporary password, subsequently change their password, and locate their UAT-UK ID (format: UATUK######) in the top left-hand corner of the page navigation bar.

2. Examination Booking

  1. Log in to your UAT-UK account on the official Pearson VUE website and select the option to book the TMUA examination.
    ESAT & TMUA Registration Guide - Book a test - 2
  2. Provide personal information pertinent to the examination. Compulsory fields are denoted by an asterisk (*).
  3. Candidates can locate their nearest test centre via the Pearson VUE website to complete their TMUA registration. Kindly note that places at sought-after test centres are limited, particularly as the registration deadline nears. Booking well in advance is strongly advised.
    ESAT & TMUA Registration Guide - Choose the test centre - 5

3. Post-Registration and Pre-Examination Steps

  1. Retain Confirmation Letter: It is strongly recommended that candidates save or print the examination confirmation letter issued by Pearson VUE once registration and payment are complete. This document usually serves as proof of entry for the examination.
  2. Familiarise Yourself with Test Centre Regulations: Candidates are advised to visit the Pearson VUE website or contact their test centre before the examination to apprise themselves of specific test centre rules and regulations.
  3. Official Contact Details: For any queries, candidates may contact the Pearson VUE candidate services helpline on 866 892 4788 (toll-free) or liaise with official customer service through the customer service centre on the Pearson VUE website.

4. Examination Fees

  1. For candidates sitting the TMUA examination outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland (including mainland China), the fee is generally £130.
  2. For candidates sitting the examination within the UK and the Republic of Ireland, the fee is £75.

IV. Access Arrangements

Candidates requiring access arrangements are advised to register for the examination at the earliest opportunity. Registering later may diminish the likelihood of securing arrangements at the preferred date and test centre. UAT-UK may take up to ten working days to process applications for access arrangements. Furthermore, the deadline for applying for access arrangements is typically in advance of the standard registration deadline. It is essential to check and submit such applications with ample time.

All applications for access arrangements must be substantiated by evidence from a medical practitioner or specialist teacher, clearly detailing the candidate’s disability, medical condition, or other relevant circumstances.

Types of access arrangements that necessitate application and approval include:

  • 25% extra time
  • Supervised rest breaks
  • Separate invigilation (rooming)
  • Use of a coloured reading overlay or bookmark
  • A reader or scribe
  • Other (please supply specific details of any aids or modifications required)

V. Cancelling TMUA Registration

  1. Candidates may cancel or amend their examination booking up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled test without penalty.
  2. Cancellations or amendments must be effected by logging into the Pearson VUE website account or by contacting customer services for assistance.
  3. Should a candidate fail to cancel or amend their booking in good time, or fail to attend the examination, the examination fee will be forfeit.
  4. It is important to appreciate that the TMUA examination is conducted over only two days. The feasibility of successfully rescheduling an examination date is dependent upon availability at the selected test centre.
  5. The precise cancellation and amendment policy will be as per the terms and conditions stipulated by Pearson VUE at the point of booking.

VI. Concluding Thoughts

In the competitive arena of applications for mathematics, computer science, and economics-related courses at Cambridge and other UK universities, a thorough grasp not only of TMUA test content and preparatory techniques but also of the nuances of the registration procedure is essential for a trouble-free application process.

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