Imperial College LondonUCAS G103 +7
Imperial College London Mathematics: TMUA Requirements (2027 Entry)
Applicants to any 2027 entry undergraduate Mathematics degree at Imperial College London must take the TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admission), run by UAT-UK and delivered by Pearson VUE. This page brings together the official requirement for all eight Mathematics courses, their UCAS codes, the fixed test dates for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, Imperial's first-attempt-only rule, and a practical preparation route built on FrontierVUE's past papers and mock exams.
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Imperial Mathematics TMUA at a Glance (2027 Entry)
- All 8 Imperial Mathematics degrees
- TMUA compulsory, with no exemption route
- Which papers you sit
- Paper 1 and Paper 2, 20 questions and 75 minutes each
- Fixed dates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau
- 15 to 16 October 2026, or 8 January 2027
- Booking deadlines (via UAT-UK / Pearson VUE)
- 28 September 2026 for October, 21 December 2026 for January
- Which attempt Imperial counts
- Only your first attempt in each application cycle
All of the above follows Imperial's official TMUA page for 2027 entry and the UAT-UK / Pearson VUE arrangements for that cycle.
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Imperial's Official Requirement: Compulsory for All 8 Mathematics Degrees
Imperial's official TMUA page (2027 entry) states: "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 practice, every one of the eight Department of Mathematics degrees below requires the TMUA, with no exemption route.
BSc Mathematics
G100
TMUA compulsory
MSci Mathematics
G103
TMUA compulsory
MSci Mathematics with a Year Abroad
G104
TMUA compulsory
BSc Mathematics (Pure Mathematics)
G125
TMUA compulsory
BSc Mathematics with Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics
G1F3
TMUA compulsory
BSc Mathematics with Mathematical Computation
G102
TMUA compulsory
BSc Mathematics with Statistics
G1G3
TMUA compulsory
BSc Mathematics with Statistics for Finance
G1GH
TMUA compulsory
| Paper 1 | Paper 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 20 multiple-choice questions | 20 multiple-choice questions |
| Time | 75 minutes | 75 minutes |
| What it tests | Applications of mathematical knowledge | Mathematical reasoning and logic |
The TMUA is run by UAT-UK and delivered by Pearson VUE; the two papers total 150 minutes, and results are reported on a scale of 1.0 to 9.0.
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Key Dates and Registration (Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau)
There are two TMUA windows for 2027 entry, booked through UAT-UK / Pearson VUE, and Imperial accepts results from either one. Test dates for candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau are fixed rather than self-selected.
2026 – 2027Timeline
Sep 26
Oct 26
Nov 26
Dec 26
Jan 27
Window 1 booking deadline28 Sep 2026
Window 1 booking deadline
28 Sep 2026
Bookings for the October window close on 28 September 2026, through UAT-UK / Pearson VUE.
Window 1: October test window12-16 Oct 2026
Window 1: October test window
12-16 Oct 2026
12 to 16 October 2026. If you are also applying to Oxford or Cambridge, you must take this sitting.
Fixed dates for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau (October)15-16 Oct 2026
Fixed dates for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau (October)
15-16 Oct 2026
Candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau sit on fixed dates within the October window: 15 to 16 October 2026.
Window 2 booking deadline21 Dec 2026
Window 2 booking deadline
21 Dec 2026
Bookings for the January window close on 21 December 2026, through UAT-UK / Pearson VUE.
Window 2: January test window4-8 Jan 2027
Window 2: January test window
4-8 Jan 2027
4 to 8 January 2027. Imperial accepts results from this window as well.
Fixed date for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau (January)8 Jan 2027
Fixed date for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau (January)
8 Jan 2027
Candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau sit on a fixed date within the January window: 8 January 2027.
Hard deadline Event WindowImperial accepts results from either window; both are booked through UAT-UK / Pearson VUE.
Two hard rules from the official guidance: first, Imperial only counts your first attempt in each application cycle, so a January resit cannot replace an October score. Second, if you are also applying to Oxford or Cambridge, you must take the October sitting.
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Three Things Imperial Applicants Should Watch
Turned into application strategy, three points deserve separate attention from applicants to Imperial's Mathematics degrees.
First attempt only, so timing is the strategy
Imperial accepts both windows but counts only your first sitting of the cycle. If you are not ready in October and are not applying to Oxford or Cambridge, placing your one attempt on 8 January 2027 (the fixed date for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau) to gain roughly three extra months of preparation is a perfectly valid choice.
Oxbridge applicants have no choice to make
Under the official guidance, anyone also applying to Oxford or Cambridge must sit in October, and that score is the one Imperial will use.
Candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau should watch the booking deadlines
Bookings close on 28 September 2026 for Window 1 and 21 December 2026 for Window 2. Test dates for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau are fixed rather than self-selected, so register early through UAT-UK / Pearson VUE.
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How to Prepare with FrontierVUE
Because Imperial counts only your first attempt, past papers and mock exams matter more than usual: you need to know exactly where you stand before you walk in. The two most recent past papers are free to try, starting from the TMUA practice hub. A suggested route follows.
Past papers
18 papers
2015 to 2023, including the official specimen
Mock papers
10 papers
Hosted on FrontierVUE alongside the past papers
Questions in total
971 questions
Each with a detailed explanation and a Chinese translation
Free to try
2 most recent papers
Start straight from the TMUA practice hub
Step 1: map out what each paper covers
Read the exam overview and the syllabus guide to map out what each paper covers.
Step 2: train paper by paper, then target Paper 2's reasoning and proof
Train paper by paper with the Paper 1 guide and the Paper 2 guide, and use the logic and proof guide for the reasoning and proof question types unique to Paper 2.
Step 3: build a schedule and settle the 20-in-75-minutes pace
Build a schedule with the revision plan and drill the 20-questions-in-75-minutes pace with the time management guide.
Step 4: in the final week, stop losing marks to non-mathematical factors
In the final week, go through common mistakes, scoring and the test day guide so that nothing non-mathematical costs you marks.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the TMUA compulsory for Imperial G100 Mathematics?
Yes. Under Imperial's official 2027 entry policy, every undergraduate course in the Department of Mathematics, including G100 BSc Mathematics, requires the TMUA with no exemption route. The same applies to G103, G104, G125, G1F3, G102, G1G3 and G1GH.
I am in mainland China. When do I sit the TMUA for Imperial?
Dates for candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau are fixed: 15 to 16 October 2026 for the October window, or 8 January 2027 for the January window. Imperial accepts either sitting; book through UAT-UK / Pearson VUE by 28 September 2026 or 21 December 2026 respectively.
Can I take the TMUA twice and have Imperial use my best score?
No. Imperial only counts your first attempt in each application cycle, so a second sitting cannot replace the first. Take your one attempt in the window where you are best prepared rather than treating October as a trial run.
I am applying to Oxford or Cambridge as well as Imperial Mathematics. Which sitting should I take?
You must take the October sitting: under the official guidance, applicants who also apply to Oxford or Cambridge are required to sit in October. For candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau that means 15 to 16 October 2026, and that score is also the one Imperial will use.
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