Test dates and costs

Dates and costs

The dates of our admissions tests are designed to fit in with universities’ application processes.

Visit the admissions tests pages to find details of entry fees (where applicable) and key dates, as these vary for each test. 

Please note, some test centres set their own (earlier) deadlines for test registration. Please check if this is the case with your chosen centre well in advance, to ensure that they register you for your test(s).

Information about scheduled start times for the October/November test session will be available on our Support site later this year.

Test voucher codes for October 2023 admissions tests

UK students in financial need can take the October admissions tests for free at one of the British Council authorised test centres in the UK. This applies to BMAT, TMUA, University of Cambridge pre-registration assessments and the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) Oxford.

You need to apply to us for a test voucher code that you can use instead of payment in your online booking with the British Council. The test voucher codes cover both the registration fees (where applicable) and administration fees.

You must apply for your test voucher code before registering with the British Council.

Follow these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility criteria (in the table below) and ensure that you have the relevant supporting document(s) for your application.

2. Complete the application form including uploading the relevant supporting document(s).

• The form will be available from 1 September to 29 September at 18:00 (BST). Please apply as early as possible so you can receive the voucher code ahead of the booking deadline.

3. Receive your test voucher code within five working days by email.

• Please check your junk/spam folders in case the email is there.
• If you have not received it within this timeframe, please contact our Customer Support team at ATadministration@cambridgeassessment.org.uk
• Please do not apply multiple times.
• We reserve the right to request additional evidence.

4. Book your test via the British Council online booking portal before 29 September at 18:00 (BST).

• The test voucher code should be inputted at the payment stage of the registration process.

Important information

If you have already paid for your test, you can still apply for a test voucher code by 4 October 2023. Please contact our Customer Support team at ATadministration@cambridgeassessment.org.uk

Data collected from applications for a test voucher code may be used for research purposes. Details regarding how we collect, store and process your data can be found in our Data Privacy Policy .