Online ESAT tutoring
The Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) is used by Cambridge, Imperial and other universities for engineering, science, natural sciences and veterinary courses. It is modular, fast and taken without a calculator, so speed and accuracy in core maths and science decide the score.
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UK and international - online 1-to-1
What every programme includes
- โ Mathematics 1, the module almost every course needs
- โ Mathematics 2 for engineering and physical sciences
- โ Physics, Chemistry and Biology modules
- โ 27 questions in 40 minutes per module, without a calculator
- โ Timed module practice and error review
- โ A plan to the October or January sitting
Lesson times in your time zone
Weekdays 3pm-9pm after school ยท Weekends 8am-8pm, your local time. Pick the slot when you book.
How the ESAT works
The ESAT is computer-based and made of two or three 40-minute modules, depending on the course, each with 27 multiple-choice questions. Calculators and dictionaries aren't allowed, there is no negative marking, and you can't change modules on test day, so choose them carefully when booking.
Which modules Imperial courses need
- โ Aeronautics, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, and Mechanical Engineering, and Physics: Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics
- โ Chemical Engineering: Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Chemistry
- โ Design Engineering: Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2
- โ Life Sciences: Mathematics 1, Chemistry and Biology
Test dates for 2027 entry
- โ Window 1: 12-16 October 2026
- โ Window 2: 4-8 January 2027; booking opens 26 October 2026 and closes 21 December 2026
- โ Cambridge and Oxford applicants must sit in October
- โ Only your first ESAT of the cycle counts
ESAT modules
| Module | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics 1 | 27 | 40 minutes |
| Mathematics 2 | 27 | 40 minutes |
| Physics | 27 | 40 minutes |
| Chemistry | 27 | 40 minutes |
| Biology | 27 | 40 minutes |
Each course requires two or three modules. The ESAT is run by UAT-UK at Pearson VUE centres; UK candidates in financial need can apply for a bursary before booking.
Eight weeks before your ESAT
- 1
Weeks 1-2
Content gaps in GCSE and early A-level maths and science, without a calculator.
- 2
Weeks 3-5
Timed 27-question module sets; an error log by topic.
- 3
Weeks 6-7
Your exact module combination, back to back and timed.
- 4
Week 8
Error-log review and short timed sets.
Tutors for this programme
Abdi Musa
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Washington Bothell
4 yrs experience
GCSE / A-Level (UK)
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Muhammad Faisal
BS Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
5 yrs experience
GCSE Science ยท A-Level Physics ยท NAPLAN
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IYAMAH SUNDAY EMMANUEL
Bachelors of Science in Physics, Obafemi Awolowo University
15 yrs experience
GCSE ยท A-Level ยท 11+
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Common questions
How long is each ESAT module?๏ผ
40 minutes, with 27 multiple-choice questions.
Which ESAT modules do I need?๏ผ
It depends on the course. At Imperial, most engineering courses need Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics; Life Sciences needs Mathematics 1, Chemistry and Biology.
Can I use a calculator in the ESAT?๏ผ
No. Calculators and dictionaries are not allowed.
When is the ESAT for 2027 entry?๏ผ
12-16 October 2026 and 4-8 January 2027; Oxford and Cambridge applicants must sit in October.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-13.
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