Imperial College London · MEng Design Engineering (28G3) · 2027 entry · checked 26 September 2026
Imperial Design Engineering ESAT: modules and published score evidence
Two modules only: Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2. There is no published cutoff. Below are the only official score figures, Imperial’s 2025-entry means by outcome, with the population and cycle for each.
All applicants, 2025 entry: mean ESAT total (Maths 1 + Maths 2, out of 18)
In every group, interviewed applicants without an offer averaged at least as much as those with one. Imperial says the ESAT is one part of both the interview and the offer decision. It does not publish how many applicants sit behind each percentage, so small groups can swing widely.
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2027 entry at a glance
| UCAS code | 28G3. MEng, 4 years, Dyson School of Design Engineering, South Kensington |
|---|---|
| ESAT modules | Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2: 27 questions in 40 minutes each, no calculator |
| ESAT sittings | 12 to 16 October 2026 (book by 28 September, 6pm UK time) or 4 to 8 January 2027 (book 28 October to 21 December) |
| Applications per place | 7 : 1 (2025) |
| A-levels | A*AA: A* in Mathematics, A in two further subjects |
| IB | 39 points, with 7 in Mathematics at Higher Level |
| Interview | Applicants whose application shows sufficient potential are invited to an online interview, typically between November and March. You may show examples of your own work for up to two minutes. |
Only 303 of the 14,193 ESAT candidates for 2026 entry (2%) sat just Mathematics 1 and 2, according to UAT-UK’s technical report.
Imperial’s 2025-entry outcomes for Design Engineering
| Fee group | Offer | Interviewed, no offer | Not interviewed | Mean total, offer holders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home, not WP | 34.7% | 5.9% | 59.4% | 7.3 |
| Home, WP | 90.7% | 2.3% | 7% | 7.0 |
| Overseas | 15.7% | 17.5% | 66.8% | 11.1 |
| All | 24.5% | 13.8% | 61.8% | 8.9 |
Not published
A Design Engineering ESAT cutoff; separate Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2 figures for the course; how many applicants each percentage covers; and anything for 2026 or 2027 entry. Imperial warns that scores, distributions and outcomes vary by year.
Questions this page answers
Which ESAT modules does Imperial Design Engineering need?
Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2 only. The UAT-UK course list marks it "two modules only". It does not say whether booking a third module for another course on your list affects a Design Engineering application, so confirm with Imperial or UAT-UK before you book.
What is the typical ESAT score for Imperial Design Engineering?
Imperial's 2025-entry dashboard gives a mean ESAT total (Mathematics 1 plus Mathematics 2) of 8.9 for applicants who received an offer, 11.4 for those interviewed without an offer and 7.3 for those not interviewed. These are means for one past cycle, not a cutoff.
Does Imperial Design Engineering have an ESAT cutoff?
Imperial publishes no cutoff. It says scores are one part of the application, a high score does not guarantee an offer and a low score does not mean rejection, and that its historic data should not be taken as a requirement for future cycles.
Can I sit the ESAT in January for Imperial?
Imperial and UCL accept October 2026 or January 2027. Cambridge and Oxford applicants with a 15 October deadline must sit in October. Eligible Cambridge mature applicants in the January round and Oxford Engineering Science with Foundation Year applicants may use either sitting. You can sit only once per cycle; Imperial considers only your first score.
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Sources
- Imperial College London, Design Engineering MEng course page checked 26 September 2026
- Imperial College London, ESAT admissions test page checked 26 September 2026
- Imperial, Understanding your ESAT and TMUA scores: 2025 entry dashboard, Design Engineering checked 26 September 2026
- UAT-UK ESAT results, 2025-26 (PDF) checked 26 September 2026
- UAT-UK Course List 2027 Entry (PDF) checked 26 September 2026