How Much does the UCAT Cost in 2026?
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The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is an aptitude test used by many universities in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand for various healthcare-related courses, such as medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science. If you’re considering taking the UCAT 2026 and revising solo or with the help of a UCAT tutor, it’s important to understand the costs involved. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how much the UCAT costs for test-takers in the UK and outside the UK, specifically in Australia and New Zealand. Read our UCAT guide for more information on the test itself.
UCAT 2026 Cost in the UK
In the UK, the UCAT is administered by Pearson VUE, a testing and assessment company. The UCAT test fee for 2026 has been announced. The fee is £70 for students taking the test in the UK and £115 for students taking the test in other countries. The fee covers the cost of the test, as well as access to the official UCAT practice materials.
Late registration is available until the 16th of September, 2026, with the testing period running from the 13th of July, 2026, to the 24th of September, 2026. Additional fees for certain services, such as rescheduling or score reports, may apply.
UCAT 2026 Test Dates for the UK
The UCAT test dates for 2026 have been announced, and they are as follows:
- Account Registration Opens: 20th May 2026 until 16th September 2026
- UCAT Test Booking Begins 23rd June 2026 and until 16th September 2026
- UCAT Exam Dates: 13th July 2026 until 24th September 2026
- Results released: Early November 2026
| UCAT UK Registration Key Dates | Date/Deadline |
| Account Registration opens: Bursary and access arrangement applications(UCATSEN) open: | 20 May – 16 September |
| UCAT Test booking starts: | 23rd June |
| UCAT Testing starts: | 13 July |
| Access arrangement (UCATSEN) deadline: | 10 September |
| UCAT Booking deadline: | 16 September |
| UCAT Testing ends: | 24 September |
| Bursary deadline: | 24 September |
| UCAS application deadline: | 15 October |
| Results delivered to universities: | Early November |
Note that the UCAT registration process opens in May. It is advisable to register early to secure your preferred testing date and time.
UCAT 2026 ANZ Cost
For test-takers in Australia and New Zealand, the UCAT is administered by Pearson VUE on behalf of the UCAT ANZ Consortium. The UCAT ANZ test fee for the 2026 testing cycle is AUD 335 for standard UCAT registration and additional AUD 85 for late registration.
Late registration is available until the 29th of May 2026, with the testing period running from the 1st of July 2026 to the 5th of August 2026. Additional fees may apply for certain services, such as rescheduling or score reports.
It’s worth noting that some universities may cover the cost of the UCAT registration for their applicants, so it’s worth checking with your chosen universities before registering and paying for the test.
Additionally, the UCAT ANZ Consortium offers a fee waiver scheme for eligible applicants who demonstrate financial hardship. This scheme provides a waiver of the test fee and is available to a limited number of applicants who meet the eligibility criteria.
It’s important to register for the UCAT test as early as possible to avoid late registration fees and to consider the additional fees that may apply for services such as rescheduling or score reports.
UCAT ANZ 2026 Test Dates
| Concession Scheme opens, Access Arrangements open | 16 February 2026 |
| BOOKING OPENS | 3 March 2026 |
| Concession application deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Access Arrangements application deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| BOOKING DEADLINE | 16 May 2026 |
| Late booking deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| FINAL late booking deadline | 5 June 2026 |
| Cancellation deadline | 12 June 2026 |
| Testing begins | 1 July 2026 |
| Last testing date | 5 August 2026 |
| Results delivered to universities | by early September 2026 |
In summary, the UCAT test fee varies depending on the location of the test-taker, with the cost being higher for those taking the UCAT ANZ in Australia and New Zealand compared to those taking the UCAT in the UK.
Related: What Is UCAT
FAQs
Once you have cancelled your test before the deadline, a refund will be issued. However, please note that it may take up to one week for the refunded amount to appear in your bank account or be credited back to your credit card. This waiting period is determined by your bank or card issuer and Pearson VUE has no influence over it.
Absolutely. Even if you have already paid for your test, you can still apply for a bursary. Once your application has been approved, you will need to email Pearson VUE Customer Services with your bursary voucher code to arrange for a refund.
To obtain a refund, email Pearson VUE Customer Services with your bursary voucher code and all necessary details. It is important to complete all fields and quote your bursary voucher code to ensure that the refund is processed. Remember, you cannot obtain a refund from the UCAT Office.
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