ESAT (Engineering and Science Admissions Test) — Quick Reference (For reference ONLY.)
| Course |
Required Modules |
College |
| Engineering |
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 2
Physics
|
Cambridge, Imperial |
| Natural Sciences |
Mathematics 1 +
any 2 from:
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics 2
|
Cambridge |
| Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology |
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 2
Chemistry
|
Cambridge, Imperial |
| Materials Science |
Mathematics 1
Physics
Chemistry
|
Cambridge |
| Design Engineering |
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 2
Physics
|
Imperial |
| Earth Science & Engineering |
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 2
Physics
|
Imperial |
Exam Style: Computer-based, multiple-choice. Mathematics 1 is compulsory for all candidates. Each module is 40 minutes with 27 questions.
When to Take: October sitting (Cambridge) or January sitting (Imperial). Check your target college's deadline.
Colleges Requiring ESAT: University of Cambridge and Imperial College London (most engineering & science courses).
Note: There are no publicly available ESAT past papers. This platform uses ENGAA & NSAA questions aligned with the ESAT syllabus.