ESAT Preparation in Ankara and Online
International university applications may require more than just a diploma, grade point average, or school achievement. Universities use additional examinations to more closely evaluate students’ academic readiness.
Admissions Test for Engineering and Natural Sciences
The Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) is one of the entrance examinations used by several universities in the United Kingdom to admit students into engineering and natural science programs.
It has become particularly critical for students aiming to pursue education in engineering, physics, and related fields.
What Does the ESAT Measure?
The ESAT does not intend to assess merely subject-matter knowledge. It attempts to measure how well a student understands fundamental scientific concepts, their ability to apply this knowledge to new scenarios, and their problem-solving skills.
Consequently, interpretation and reasoning skills are just as important as core knowledge in this examination.
Which Curricula Provide an Advantage?
Students coming from international programs such as the IB, A Level, and AP may be more familiar with certain sections of the exam. However, no single curriculum covers the entirety of the ESAT on a one-to-one basis. For this reason, exam-specific preparation often becomes necessary.
Our ESAT Approach
Throughout the preparation process, we do not focus solely on subject review, but place significant importance on:
- problem-solving skills,
- conceptual understanding,
- time management,
- question interpretation habits.
Because succeeding in the ESAT is not just about what you know, but about how effectively you can utilize what you know.
At IB Evi, the mathematics department is led by Hakan Torun, who has been teaching mathematics since 1999. For details on his mathematics lessons, including preparation for the ESAT mathematics modules, see Hakan Torun’s mathematics tutoring page. A free ESAT mock exam he wrote in the real exam format (Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics) is available on his resources page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This section contains questions we receive regarding the ESAT, along with their answers.
The ESAT is designed for candidates applying to departments such as Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Natural Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine at prestigious UK institutions, primarily the University of Cambridge. The examination is entirely in a multiple-choice format and is administered as a computer-based test.
The ESAT has a flexible structure consisting of multiple modules. In addition to the compulsory Mathematics 1 module, there are sub-modules such as Mathematics 2, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates complete the exam by selecting the sub-modules that are appropriate for them, depending on their target department at the university. For example, a student aiming for pure engineering typically focuses on the Mathematics and Physics modules.
High school examinations generally measure the ability to apply a formula directly to arrive at a single correct answer. The ESAT, however, focuses on "interdisciplinary thinking" skills. A question you encounter may appear to be solely about physics at first glance, but reaching the solution might require you to utilize advanced mathematical modeling or chemical logic. The questions test the student's capacity to calmly analyze a technical problem they have never encountered before.
No, the use of calculators is not permitted in the ESAT exam. Just like the TMUA, this exam aims to measure how well the candidate grasps the logic behind the problem and the physical/chemical principles, rather than having them struggle with complex numbers. Therefore, it is essential for candidates to develop their mental arithmetic skills and fast estimation abilities.
The ESAT is an intense marathon where the time allocated per question is highly limited. As emphasized on the page, the exam measures not only your knowledge but also your ability to "make the right decision under stress." To achieve success, candidates must practice extensively using a stopwatch during the preparation process and develop the skill of leaving time-consuming questions for later (the round-robin/skipping technique) instead of stubbornly wrestling with them.
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