Imperial College LondonUCAS G400 +9

Imperial College London Computing Degrees: TMUA Guide for 2027 Entry

Every undergraduate Computing degree at Imperial College London, from BEng/MEng Computing to the joint Mathematics and Computer Science courses, requires the TMUA for 2027 entry. The TMUA is run by UAT-UK and delivered at Pearson VUE test centres: two papers of 20 multiple-choice questions each, 150 minutes in total, reported on a 1.0 to 9.0 scale. This page covers Imperial's official requirement, the fixed test dates for candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, and how to prepare with FrontierVue.
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Imperial Computing TMUA at a Glance
Imperial Computing degrees (incl. joint Maths and CS)
TMUA compulsory, across all 10 UCAS codes, with no optional or exempt route
Which papers you sit
Both Paper 1 and Paper 2: 20 questions and 75 minutes each, 150 minutes total, scored 1.0 to 9.0
Test dates (mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau)
15 to 16 October 2026, or 8 January 2027
Booking deadlines (same three regions)
28 September 2026 for October, 21 December 2026 for January
You get one attempt
Imperial counts only your first attempt of the cycle; Oxford or Cambridge co-applicants must sit in October

The "compulsory across Computing" rule and the first-attempt-only rule are Imperial's official position for 2027 entry; the format is the standard TMUA one, run by UAT-UK and delivered by Pearson VUE; the dates and deadlines listed are the fixed 2027 entry dates for candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, with registration through UAT-UK and Pearson VUE.

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01 Imperial's Official Requirement: TMUA Is Compulsory Across Computing

Imperial's official TMUA page (2027 entry) is explicit: "You must take the TMUA if you are applying to our undergraduate courses in: Department of Computing (incl. joint Mathematics and Computer Science), Department of Mathematics, BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science (Business School)". In other words, every undergraduate course in the Department of Computing, including the joint Mathematics and Computer Science degrees, requires the TMUA, with no optional or exempt route.

BEng Computing

G400

TMUA compulsory

MEng Computing

G401

TMUA compulsory

MEng Computing (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

G700

TMUA compulsory

MEng Computing (International Programme of Study)

G402

TMUA compulsory

MEng Computing (Management and Finance)

G501

TMUA compulsory

MEng Computing (Security and Reliability)

G610

TMUA compulsory

MEng Computing (Software Engineering)

G600

TMUA compulsory

MEng Computing (Visual Computing and Robotics)

GG47

TMUA compulsory

BEng Mathematics and Computer Science

GG14

TMUA compulsory

MEng Mathematics and Computer Science

GG41

TMUA compulsory

Paper 1Paper 2
What it testsApplications of mathematical knowledgeMathematical reasoning and logic
Questions20 multiple-choice questions20 multiple-choice questions
Time75 minutes75 minutes

The TMUA is run by UAT-UK and delivered by Pearson VUE. Both papers are sat, 150 minutes in total, with results reported on a scale of 1.0 to 9.0.

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02 Key Dates and Registration for Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau

There are two test sittings for 2027 entry. Imperial accepts results from either sitting (12 to 16 October 2026, or 4 to 8 January 2027), but only counts your first attempt within the application cycle. For candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, the dates are fixed, as shown on the timeline below.
2026 – 2027Timeline
Sep 26
Oct 26
Nov 26
Dec 26
Jan 27
Sitting 1 booking
28 Sep 2026
The booking deadline for sitting 1, the October test, for candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. Registration is handled through UAT-UK and Pearson VUE, and it is worth booking well before the deadline.
Sitting 1 test days
15 to 16 Oct 2026
The fixed sitting 1 test dates for candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. If you are also applying to Oxford or Cambridge, you must sit the October test: there is no alternative.
Sitting 2 booking
21 Dec 2026
The booking deadline for sitting 2, the January test, for candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, again through UAT-UK and Pearson VUE.
Sitting 2 test day
8 Jan 2027
The fixed sitting 2 test date for candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. Imperial accepts January results, but still counts only your first attempt of the application cycle.
Hard deadline Event WindowDates as fixed for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.
Two rules to plan around from the start, before you book. First, if you are also applying to Oxford or Cambridge, you must sit the October test, and there is no alternative. Second, Imperial only counts the first result of each cycle, so a "try in October, retake in January" strategy does not work for Imperial: aim to hit your target level on the first attempt.
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03 How to Prepare for the TMUA with FrontierVue

FrontierVue's TMUA question bank currently includes 18 past paper sets (2015 to 2023, including the official specimen) and 10 mock sets, 971 questions in total, each with a detailed explanation and a Chinese translation. The two most recent past papers are free to try. Start from the TMUA practice hub, or read the TMUA exam overview first.
01Step 1

Know the test

Read the syllabus first, then look at how Paper 1 and Paper 2 are each set. Paper 2's logic and proof questions are the most common weak spot, so work through them carefully.
02Step 2

Practise systematically

Structure past papers and mocks with a revision plan, and keep correcting your habits. With 20 questions in 75 minutes per paper, pacing is where scores are won.
03Step 3

Final stretch

Understand how the 1.0 to 9.0 scale is produced, then get ready for the day itself.
The guides behind each step:
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04 Three Things Imperial Applicants Should Note

Applied to an Imperial applicant, the official rules above come down to three points worth checking one by one.
1. Your first result is the one that counts (within a cycle)
Imperial only uses the first attempt of each application cycle. If you are not confident by late September (the sitting 1 booking deadline is 28 September 2026) and you are not applying to Oxford or Cambridge, taking the January sitting instead can be the smarter use of your one shot. Oxbridge co-applicants do not have this choice: October is mandatory.
2. One TMUA can cover multiple Imperial applications
Under the official wording, the compulsory list also includes the Department of Mathematics and the Business School's BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science. If you apply to several of these at Imperial, a single TMUA result serves them all.
3. The joint degrees count as Computing
BEng/MEng Mathematics and Computer Science (GG14/GG41) fall explicitly under "Department of Computing (incl. joint Mathematics and Computer Science)" in Imperial's wording, so the TMUA is equally compulsory. Do not assume different rules just because the course name includes Mathematics.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the TMUA compulsory for Imperial Computing G400 or G401?
Yes, it is compulsory. Imperial's official 2027 entry policy requires the TMUA for every undergraduate course in the Department of Computing, including G400 BEng Computing, G401 MEng Computing and all MEng streams. The joint Mathematics and Computer Science degrees (GG14/GG41) are also covered.
I am in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau. When do I sit and book the TMUA for Imperial Computing?
Dates are fixed for these regions: sitting 1 is 15 to 16 October 2026 (book by 28 September 2026) and sitting 2 is 8 January 2027 (book by 21 December 2026), with registration through UAT-UK and Pearson VUE. Imperial accepts either sitting but only counts your first result of the cycle.
I am applying to Oxford or Cambridge as well as Imperial Computing. Which TMUA sitting should I take?
You must take the October sitting: applicants who are also applying to Oxford or Cambridge are required to sit in October, and Imperial accepts October results, so one test covers both applications. Remember that Imperial only counts the first result of the cycle, so this sitting is your one attempt for Imperial.
What does the TMUA for Imperial Computing test, and how is it scored?
The TMUA has two papers of 20 multiple-choice questions each, 75 minutes per paper and 150 minutes overall. Paper 1 tests applications of mathematical knowledge; Paper 2 tests mathematical reasoning and logic. Results are reported on a scale from 1.0 to 9.0, with 9.0 the highest.
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