ESAT Preparation Guides

The Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) is a general STEM admissions test used by the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London for a variety of subjects. These include Engineering, Natural Science and Veterinary Medicine, so the test is designed to accommodate all major branches of science, as well as mathematics. 

Our collection of preparation guides explains all the essential information for the ESAT, from the basics through to the specifics of the specification. Be sure to check them out to get your ESAT preparation off to a good start!

ESAT vs PAT & MAT: What’s The Difference?

ESAT vs PAT & MAT: What’s The Difference?

Depending on if you apply for a STEM course at Oxford or Cambridge, you’ll likely have to take either the ESAT, the PAT or the MAT. The Oxford and Cambridge admissions tests are very different from one another despite being used for similar purposes, so this guide will unpack all the differences between them.

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ESAT Specification Guide: What You Need To Know

ESAT Specification Guide: What You Need To Know

The ESAT tests applicants on four major subjects; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Within each of these subjects, there are dozens of topics and modules that you will need to understand to perform well. In this guide, we’ll explore what you need to know and how you can prepare for the test.

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ESAT vs NSAA & ENGAA: What's Changed?

ESAT vs NSAA & ENGAA: What’s Changed?

The Engineering & Science Admissions Test (ESAT) is the replacement exam for Cambridge’s NSAA and ENGAA. While they’re both science-based admissions tests, there are a few differences that you need to be aware of, so this guide will explain everything you need to know about the ESAT versus the NSAA and ENGAA.

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ESAT Basics: The Complete Guide

ESAT Basics: The Complete Guide

The Engineering & Science Admissions Test (ESAT) is the brand new admissions test for Cambridge and Imperial College London applicants. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the test so that you can begin your preparation.

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Cambridge Announces the ESAT to Replace the NSAA and ENGAA

Cambridge Announces The ESAT To Replace The NSAA & ENGAA

In 2023, it was announced by the University of Cambridge that many of their established admissions tests would stop being run after the 2023 – 2024 admissions cycle. In January 2024, we have now learned what admissions test will be used for courses such as Medicine, Natural Science, Economics and Engineering.

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