University of CambridgeUCAS G100
Cambridge Mathematics (G100): TMUA Requirements for 2027 Entry
Applicants to Mathematics at the University of Cambridge (BA and MMath Mathematics, UCAS code G100) for 2027 entry must sit the TMUA, a mathematics admissions test run by UAT-UK and delivered at Pearson VUE test centres, before interview. Cambridge expects you to register for the test yourself; Colleges use the result first to help decide interview shortlisting, then alongside the rest of your application when making offers. This page collects the official Cambridge position, the key dates for candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, and a concrete way to prepare with FrontierVUE's past-paper bank.
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Cambridge Mathematics (G100): TMUA at a Glance
- Is the TMUA required for Cambridge Mathematics (G100)?
- Compulsory, and taken pre-interview
- Which papers you sit
- The TMUA's two papers: Paper 1 (applications of mathematical knowledge) and Paper 2 (mathematical reasoning and logic), 150 minutes in total
- Booking deadline (Cambridge G100, 2027 entry)
- Register yourself by 28 September 2026; Cambridge will not book the test for you
- Test date for candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau
- Fixed at 15 or 16 October 2026, not a matter of choice
- TMUA cut-off for Cambridge Mathematics (G100)
- Cambridge's official wording gives none; the score's first job is helping decide interview shortlisting
All figures are for 2027 entry: the compulsory requirement and the use of the score come from Cambridge's official admission tests page; the format and key dates follow Cambridge's requirement, with sitting and regional dates per UAT-UK.
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01 Cambridge's Official Requirement: TMUA Before Interview
Cambridge's official admission tests page (2027 entry) lists the TMUA as the required assessment for Mathematics, taken pre-interview, and states plainly: "You must register in advance for this test."
Course
BA and MMath Mathematics
Mathematics at the University of Cambridge
UCAS code
G100
Everything on this page applies to this one course, Cambridge Mathematics G100
Admissions test
TMUA, compulsory
Taken pre-interview; you must register in advance yourself
How the score is used
First, to help decide interview shortlisting
then considered alongside the rest of the application when deciding offers (cam.ac.uk admission tests page, 2027 entry)
Two things follow from this wording. First, the TMUA is a hard requirement, not an optional extra: without a score, your application cannot go through the normal selection process. Second, its first job is interview shortlisting. Cambridge's official wording gives no cut-off; the result is weighed together with the rest of your application.
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02 Test Format and Key Dates (China, Hong Kong and Macau)
Format. The TMUA is run by UAT-UK and delivered on computer at Pearson VUE test centres. It has two papers totalling 150 minutes, with results reported on a scale of 1.0 to 9.0. The two papers test different things.
TMUA: two papers, 150 minutes in total
Run by UAT-UK, delivered on computer at Pearson VUE test centres; results on a 1.0 to 9.0 scale
Paper 1Applications of mathematical knowledge
- 20 multiple-choice questions
- 75 minutes
Paper 2Mathematical reasoning and logic
- 20 multiple-choice questions
- 75 minutes
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2026 – 2027Timeline
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Booking closes (October sitting)28 Sep 2026
Booking closes (October sitting)
28 Sep 2026
For October-deadline applicants, booking closes on 28 September 2026. Registration goes through the UAT-UK / Pearson VUE system, and Cambridge will not book the test for you.
TMUA October test window12 to 16 Oct 2026
TMUA October test window
12 to 16 Oct 2026
The October test window for 2027 entry runs from 12 to 16 October 2026. Under Cambridge's rules, October-deadline applicants must take this sitting.
Sitting in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau15 or 16 Oct 2026
Sitting in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau
15 or 16 Oct 2026
Candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau sit on 15 or 16 October 2026.
January window (mature applicants, January round)4 to 8 Jan 2027
January window (mature applicants, January round)
4 to 8 Jan 2027
Mature applicants in the January round have a test window of 4 to 8 January 2027; in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau the January date is fixed at 8 January 2027.
Hard deadline Event WindowKey dates for Cambridge 2027 entry: Cambridge requirement; sitting and regional dates per UAT-UK.
The TMUA cycle for 2027 entry has both an October and a January sitting, but under Cambridge's rules the January window is only for mature applicants in the January round: standard October-deadline applicants must use the October sitting, so do not treat January as a retake. Registration goes through the UAT-UK / Pearson VUE system, and Cambridge will not book the test for you.
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03 Preparing for the Cambridge G100 TMUA on FrontierVUE
Past papers
18
2015-2023, including the official specimen
Mock papers
10
Questions
971 in total
each with a detailed worked explanation and a Chinese translation
Free to try
The two most recent past papers
That is what FrontierVUE's TMUA bank currently holds. For a Cambridge G100 application, here is a suggested route (a recommendation from this page, not an official one).
01Step 1
Pin down what each paper covers
Start with the TMUA exam overview and the syllabus guide to pin down what Paper 1 and Paper 2 actually cover.
02Step 2
Train each paper on its own terms
Train each paper on its own terms with the Paper 1 guide and the Paper 2 guide; for Paper 2's reasoning and proof questions, work through the logic and proof guide.
03Step 3
Sit timed full past papers
Sit timed full papers in the past-paper practice area, using the time management guide to build a 20-questions-in-75-minutes rhythm, and review every error against the common mistakes guide.
04Step 4
Final stretch and a backwards plan
In the final stretch, read the scoring guide and the test day guide, and work backwards from mid-October 2026 with the revision plan.
Note: FrontierVUE is an independent preparation platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by UAT-UK, Pearson VUE or the University of Cambridge.
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04 Points Specific to a Cambridge G100 Application
Four points that shape a Cambridge Mathematics G100 application, taken one at a time.
Your preparation timeline is earlier than for most TMUA universities
For Cambridge the TMUA is a pre-interview test, so the score already matters at the shortlisting stage. Working backwards from a test date of 15 or 16 October 2026, you should be sitting timed full papers before the end of the summer (a recommendation from this page, not an official requirement).
Booking is entirely your responsibility
The official wording is "You must register in advance for this test", and booking closes on 28 September 2026, earlier than most applicants expect. Handle it alongside your UCAS application.
The official wording gives no cut-off
Cambridge's official position mentions no TMUA score requirement: Colleges use the result to help decide interview shortlisting and then weigh it with the whole application. Do not plan around a rumoured pass mark.
The test date is fixed
Candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau sit on 15 or 16 October 2026; if that clashes with school exams, coordinate with your school early.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to take the TMUA for Cambridge Mathematics (G100)?
Yes. Cambridge's admission tests page for 2027 entry lists the TMUA as the compulsory pre-interview assessment for Mathematics, and you must register for it in advance yourself. Without a TMUA result, your application cannot be assessed through the normal process.
I'm applying from mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau. Which TMUA sitting should I book for Cambridge G100?
Book the October 2026 sitting: candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau sit on 15 or 16 October 2026, and booking closes on 28 September 2026. Under Cambridge's rules the January window (4 to 8 January 2027) is only for mature applicants in the January round, so standard October-deadline applicants must take the October sitting.
Is there a TMUA cut-off score for Cambridge Mathematics?
Cambridge's official wording gives no TMUA cut-off. Officially, Colleges use the result to help decide interview shortlisting, then weigh it alongside the rest of the application when making offers. The TMUA is reported on a 1.0 to 9.0 scale, and a higher score strengthens your case, but the official wording sets no pass mark.
How do I start preparing for the Cambridge G100 TMUA on FrontierVUE?
The platform holds 18 TMUA past papers (2015-2023, including the official specimen) and 10 mock papers, 971 questions in total, each with detailed explanations and Chinese translations, and the two most recent past papers are free. Start with a free paper under timed conditions, then follow the Paper 1 and Paper 2 guides to train each paper separately.
FrontierVUE is an independent practice platform. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by UAT-UK, Pearson, OCR, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, or any official admissions-test owner.
Start preparing for the TMUA for Mathematics
28 TMUA papers and 826 questions on FrontierVUE, every one with a worked solution. The 2 most recent papers are free to try.