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Overview

We are running an online course to prepare students for the TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admission), the mathematical admissions test used by the University of Cambridge for undergraduate admissions in Computer Science and Economics and by Imperial College for undergraduate admissions in the Department of Mathematics, the Department of Computing and BSc in Economics, Finance and Data Science. Other Universities may give a reduced offer to students who have achieved a good score in the TMUA. The University of Warwick include the TMUA in some of their offers.

The TMUA examination consists of two parts, Applications of Mathematical Knowledge and Mathematical Reasoning. Each part consists of 20 multiple choice questions.

This course consists of seven one-hour online sessions which will take place in September and October. Sessions will commence the week beginning the 1st September 2025.

Students are also welcome to enrol on our similar course for the MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test), but there is no obligation to attend both courses.

Aims

  • To introduce mathematical problems at the difficulty level of the TMUA.
  • To develop students' problem-solving skills so they have confidence in applying for universities that require the TMUA or take it into consideration.
  • To provide support for students preparing for the TMUA.

Who will benefit from attending?

Students currently in Year 12, who will be going into Year 13 in September 2025.

Students who are anticipating sitting the TMUA in Autumn 2025.

Please note: Those looking to sit the exam in January 2026 should see our other event instead.

Materials and equipment

All that is needed to participate in the sessions is a computer with a broadband internet connection. No further equipment is needed – communication with the course tutor during the live sessions is via the instant chat feature of the virtual classroom in which the sessions take place.

Other information

We advise to please apply as soon as is possible. The Online TMUA course is very popular and we reserve the right to close applications when our limit is exceeded.

Eligibility

This course is for students from state-funded schools, colleges and academies in the United Kingdom.

Students attending a school or college in the UK should click the apply button on this page, and register for an MEI account using their current school/college address and their pupil email address. Applications made using personal details will not be eligible.

We also welcome applications from home educated students, if you are home educated please email [email protected] before submitting an application to request an MEI account. When emailing, students should state they intend to apply for the Online TMUA and include their home address and email.

Unfortunately, if you have already received a free place on our in person Problem Solving Matters course, you will not be eligible to apply to the Online MAT or TMUA course. However, we will be happy to accept an application for the on demand, self-study courses for the MAT and TMUA university entrance tests, which are currently in development. Please keep an eye out for further information.

Cost

This course is free to attend.

Key facts

  • Reference:#14264
  • Audience:Students
  • Target year:Year 12, Year 13
  • Curriculum focus:University admissions tests
  • Mathematical focus:Problem solving
  • Event format:Online
  • Duration:7 hours
  • Online sessions:7
  • Region:National
  • Venue:Online
  • Start date:01 Sep 2025
  • Course times:17:30 - 20:30
  • Fee:Free
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Queries?

If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:

Operations Team
[email protected]
01225 776 776