Guide, checked 2 September 2026
UCAT 2026: registration and test dates
UCAT is required for relevant medical and dental courses at UCAT Consortium universities for 2027 entry.
Checked on 2 September 2026 against: UCAT test dates and UCAT registration and booking.
Key dates
Registration opens on 20 May 2026 at 14:00 UK time. Booking opens on 23 June 2026 at 14:00 UK time. The booking deadline is 16 September 2026 at 15:00 UK time. Testing runs from 13 July to 24 September 2026.
Fee and location
The test fee is £70 for tests taken in the UK and £115 for tests taken outside the UK. UCAT is delivered at Pearson test centres throughout the UK and in 130 or more countries worldwide. The UCAT page also describes online-proctored testing for candidates who meet its criteria.