The University of Oxford discontinued the Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT) after the 2025 admissions cycle. From the 2026 admissions round, Oxford uses the TMUA instead.
If you are currently applying to Oxford for Mathematics, Computer Science or a relevant joint course, you should prepare for the TMUA rather than the MAT.
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Mel is an experienced Maths tutor with over 3,000 hours of teaching across GCSE, A-Level, IB and undergraduate levels, helping students achieve outstanding results. He also has extensive experience preparing students for competitive admissions tests, including the TMUA, MAT and STEP.
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Oxford Maths Admissions Test (MAT)
Important update: The Oxford Maths Admissions Test (MAT) has been discontinued.The MAT was used by the University of Oxford from 2007 to 2025. In 2026, Oxford replaced the MAT with the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA).All applicants for Mathematics, Computer Science and relevant joint honours courses at Oxford must now take the TMUA instead.Applying to Oxford to study Maths? Read our Guide to the TMUA for the latest information on the test, format, preparation and key dates.
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