Mathematics 1 (compulsory)
- Duration
- 40 min
- Format
- Multiple choice
重要日程
1 June 2026
Registration Opens
UAT-UK account creation; verify on the official UAT-UK page.
20 July 2026
Booking Opens
Book your test centre and slot.
28 September 2026
Booking Closes
Hard deadline.
12–16 October 2026
Testing Window
Main UAT-UK window for Oxford and Cambridge.
15 October 2026
UCAS Deadline
Applies to all Oxford and Cambridge applications.
16 November 2026
Results Released
Verify on UAT-UK; result methods vary.
1 June 2026
Registration Opens
UAT-UK account creation; verify on the official UAT-UK page.
20 July 2026
Booking Opens
Book your test centre and slot.
28 September 2026
Booking Closes
Hard deadline.
12–16 October 2026
Testing Window
Main UAT-UK window for Oxford and Cambridge.
15 October 2026
UCAS Deadline
Applies to all Oxford and Cambridge applications.
16 November 2026
Results Released
Verify on UAT-UK; result methods vary.
保護者・受験生向け日本語ガイド
ESATはCambridge・Imperial College・UCLなどの理工系学科への出願者が受験するコンピュータ式の入試テストです。「数学1」(全員必須)と、学科に応じた追加モジュール(生物・化学・物理・数学2から選択)の合計3モジュールを受験します。
Cambridge工学・自然科学・化学工学・獣医学、Imperial理工系学科、UCL電気電子工学の志願者。2027年入学からはOxford(生命科学・工学・物理・物理&哲学)も加わります。
日本国内のPearson VUEテストセンター(東京・大阪など)で受験できます。海外受験料はUK国内より高く設定されています(約£130)。受験枠が少ないため、登録開始直後(通常7〜8月)に予約することを強くお勧めします。
海外受験:約£130(2026年入学サイクル実績)
10月受験(Cambridge志願者は必須)または1月受験。UCAS出願締切(10月15日)の後に試験が行われます。2027年入学の詳細は2026年4月以降にUAT-UKサイトで発表予定。
重要:ESATは年1回しか受験できません(1サイクル1回限り)。モジュール選択を間違えると受験資格を失う可能性があります。どのモジュールが必要かを事前に必ず確認してください。
以下は詳細情報(英語)です。お子様と一緒にご確認いただくか、講師にご相談ください。
セクション 01
The ESAT (Engineering and Science Admissions Test) is the UAT-UK admissions test for Cambridge Engineering, Natural Sciences, Chemical Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine, and for Oxford Biomedical Sciences, Engineering Science, Physics, and Physics and Philosophy. It uses Mathematics 1 plus two chosen science papers (each 40 minutes, multiple choice).
The ESAT is part of the UAT-UK admissions-test framework, administered alongside the TMUA and TARA. It is the central pre-interview admissions test for Cambridge Engineering, Natural Sciences, Chemical Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine.
Oxford has also moved its Physics-family courses to the ESAT — Biomedical Sciences, Engineering Science, Physics, and Physics and Philosophy applicants now sit the ESAT, replacing the PAT.
Each candidate sits Mathematics 1 (compulsory) plus two chosen papers from Mathematics 2, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology — depending on their course. Each paper is 40 minutes of multiple-choice questions.
公式テストサイト: esat-tmua.ac.uk — 登録・サンプル問題・最新の結果レポートはこちらで確認できます。
Oxbridge Mentorsでは、独自の ESAT問題バンク を提供しています。最も難しい問題への対策と、最後の10〜15%を底上げする時間管理の演習に特化しています。アクセスや1対1のサポートについては、 お問い合わせください。
ESATには必須ペーパーと選択ペーパーがあります。どの組み合わせを受験するかは、出願するコースによって異なります。下記で大学・コースをご確認ください。
| コース | Maths 1 | Maths 2 | Physics | Chemistry | Biology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Biomedical Sciences Oxford · BC98 Oxford Biomedical Sciences sits Maths 1 plus any two from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics 2. Biology + Chemistry is the most common choice for this course. | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
![]() Engineering Science Oxford · H100 | |||||
![]() Physics Oxford · F303 | |||||
![]() Physics and Philosophy Oxford · VF53 | |||||
![]() Natural Sciences Cambridge · BCF0 Cambridge Natural Sciences sits Maths 1 plus any two from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics 2 — pick the two that match the NatSci pathway you intend to follow. | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
![]() Engineering Cambridge · H100 | |||||
![]() Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Cambridge · H810 Cambridge Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology sits Maths 1 plus any two from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics 2. Chemistry + Physics (or Chemistry + Maths 2) are the most common choices. Note: Biology is only offered in the October sitting. | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
![]() Veterinary Medicine Cambridge · D100 Cambridge Veterinary Medicine sits Maths 1 plus any two from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics 2. Cambridge recommends Biology and Chemistry given the course’s A-Level requirements. | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
![]() Chemical Engineering Imperial · H801 |
○ が複数並ぶコースでは、そのうち指定された数だけを選択します(コース名の下の注記を参照)。
セクション 02
The ESAT is computer-based at authorised UAT-UK / Pearson VUE test centres. Candidates sit three 40-minute papers: Mathematics 1, plus two chosen subject papers from Mathematics 2, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology.
There is no negative marking. Question content draws from A-Level / IB Higher Level science and mathematics specifications, but problems test reasoning beyond rote recall.
Total time at the test centre is approximately 2 hours including admin. Verify the precise per-paper combination required by your course on the official UAT-UK ESAT page.
合計時間: 2 hours of testing (3 × 40-minute papers)
セクション 03
Each paper is reported as a scaled score on the UAT-UK 1.0–9.0 scale. Universities receive each paper score and use them according to their own published admissions process.
There is no universal pass mark. Cambridge and Imperial use the score in different ways for different courses; check the published policy for your specific course rather than chasing a single competitive figure.
スコア分布
Modal score: 4.0 · ~10% of candidates score above 7.0
セクション 04
ESATの対策は「仕様の理解 → 過去問演習 → 難問対策 → 模擬試験 → 本番」の流れで進めると、得点が最も伸びます。
公式の出題範囲を確認し、学校の進度と照合して、基礎の理解に欠けがないかを点検します。ESATの問題はすべて、この範囲内で成り立っています。
古い年度から順に過去問を解き、問題形式・時間配分・採点傾向に慣れます。直近5回分は、本番1週間前のために残しておきます。
過去問にはほとんどの生徒が苦戦する問題が必ずあります。私たちのESAT問題バンクは、こうした難問に絞り込んだ演習と、本番で時間内に解ききるための解法戦略をセットで提供します。
Access the question bank →本番に近い形式・難易度の最新の模擬試験(specimen)を、本番と同じ条件で時間を計って解きます。試験前1週間が理想です。
十分な睡眠・身分証明書・許可された電卓の確認など、当日の段取りを前日に確定させ、自信を持って本番に臨みます。
公式の出題範囲を確認し、学校の進度と照合して、基礎の理解に欠けがないかを点検します。ESATの問題はすべて、この範囲内で成り立っています。
古い年度から順に過去問を解き、問題形式・時間配分・採点傾向に慣れます。直近5回分は、本番1週間前のために残しておきます。
過去問にはほとんどの生徒が苦戦する問題が必ずあります。私たちのESAT問題バンクは、こうした難問に絞り込んだ演習と、本番で時間内に解ききるための解法戦略をセットで提供します。
Access the question bank →本番に近い形式・難易度の最新の模擬試験(specimen)を、本番と同じ条件で時間を計って解きます。試験前1週間が理想です。
十分な睡眠・身分証明書・許可された電卓の確認など、当日の段取りを前日に確定させ、自信を持って本番に臨みます。
セクション 05

Common ESAT mistakes are time-sinking on individual questions, treating the test like an A-Level paper rather than a multiple-choice speed test, and over-investing in one paper at the expense of the others.
A specialist tutor can identify which question types are leaking marks and build a focused drill plan. The fastest gains come from practising under strict time conditions from the first week.
セクション 06
Official ESAT specimen materials are published on the UAT-UK website; these are the closest representation of real exam content.
Past NSAA (Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment) and ENGAA (Engineering Admissions Assessment) papers remain valuable supplementary practice — the ESAT directly replaced these tests with similar style and difficulty.
For Mathematics 1 and 2, supplementary problem-solving from MAT past papers and the STEP Support Programme builds the reasoning depth ESAT rewards.
Oxbridge Mentors 限定
上位パーセンタイルのESAT得点者が制作 — 最も難しい過去問・オプションペーパーの追加演習・最後の10〜15%を底上げする時間効率の手法をまとめています。
セクション 07
ESAT is registered through the UAT-UK booking system via an authorised test centre — your school or, for private candidates, a Pearson VUE centre.
For the 2027-entry UAT-UK cycle, account creation and registration opens 1 June 2026, booking opens 20 July 2026, and booking closes 28 September 2026. The main test window is 12–16 October 2026, with results released on 16 November 2026. Verify these dates on the official UAT-UK page before booking.
You will need a valid passport or accepted government-issued photo ID matching the name on your UCAS application.
公式登録ページ
登録と最新の試験日程は、必ずテストボードの公式ページで確認してください。年度ごとにリンクが変わることがあります。
セクション 08
中国からの出願者
中国からの出願者は、Oxbridge・Imperialの英国出願者プールの中でも最も競争の激しい層のひとつに位置します。各テストボードは公式に合格・不合格ラインを公表していないため(UAT-UKは「pass/fail はない」と明記)、特定のスコア閾値を保証することはできません。一方で、トップ層の中国人出願者は上位パーセンタイルに集中する傾向があり、ESATのスコアは面接候補者選考における重要な指標のひとつになっています。 現実的な目標は「最低基準のクリア」ではなく、出願コースの上位パーセンタイル帯にスコアを揃えることです。
中国以外の海外出願者
中国以外の海外出願者にとっても、Oxbridge・Imperialの実質的なハードルは公表されている最低ラインを大きく上回ります。志願者過多のコースでは、強い書類同士から選ばれるため、競争力のあるESATスコアは差別化要素のひとつになります。 特定の閾値を断言することはできませんが(テスト提供者は公式に閾値を公表していません)、目標は最低ラインではなく上位パーセンタイル帯です。
International applicants sit the ESAT at the same UAT-UK / Pearson VUE network used by UK candidates. Centres exist across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
Test slots fill fastest in countries with high UK-applicant volumes. Book within the first week of the booking window opening to secure a convenient centre.
Universities apply the same scoring scale to international and domestic candidates. There is no international discount or penalty on score thresholds.
セクション 09
NSAA、ENGAA、PATとの比較。何が変わり、何が変わらないか。
ESATが必須となる代表的な大学・学科の組み合わせです。
University of Cambridge
Chemical Engineering
Open subject guide
University of Cambridge
Engineering
Open subject guide
University of Cambridge
Natural Sciences
Open subject guide
University of Cambridge
Veterinary Medicine
Open subject guide
Imperial College London
Aeronautical Engineering
Open subject guide
Imperial College London
Biochemistry
Open subject guide
Imperial College London
Biological Sciences
Open subject guide
Imperial College London
Chemical Engineering
Open subject guide
Watch & Learn
A public ESAT-focused explainer that helps students see the style of questions and the overall format before starting serious timed practice.
A useful overview video for understanding what the ESAT is, who takes it, and how applicants should think about preparation.
Helpful for understanding the check-in process and what a Pearson VUE test-centre experience feels like before test day.
A strong TLMaths-style example of the kind of fast topic repair students often need when patching weak A-level maths areas for ESAT.
Good for rebuilding fluency in core A-level maths methods that show up in time-pressured admissions-test work.
All videos are the property of their respective creators.
Further Reading
by UAT-UK
The main official ESAT page covering format, sittings, registration links, fees, and candidate guidance.
by UAT-UK
The official preparation hub with guidance on how to prepare, test specifications, and sample materials.
by UAT-UK
The best official source for the ESAT guide, sample materials, and archived ENGAA and NSAA-style papers.
by University of Cambridge
Official Cambridge guidance on who must sit ESAT, which modules different applicants take, and how Cambridge treats the test.
by UCL
Official UCL page confirming that ESAT is required for Electronic and Electrical Engineering and outlining the required module combination.
by University of Oxford
Official Oxford guidance confirming that selected 2027-entry applicants will use ESAT and that full UAT-UK details will be published in April 2026.
by UCL Faculty of Engineering
Useful extra detail on UCL's use of ESAT, including fees, sittings, access arrangements, and how the department uses the score.
by CGP Books
A practical all-in-one revision book for students who need to strengthen core A-level maths topics before pushing into timed ESAT practice.
by CGP Books
A useful starting point for students who need broad A-level physics revision support before focusing on admissions-test speed and accuracy.
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