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UCAT ANZ fees, concessions, access arrangements and rescheduling

The 2026 UCAT ANZ test fee was 335 Australian dollars in Australia or New Zealand, with a concession fee of 240 dollars for Health Care Card and Pensioner Concession Card holders in Australia. Here are the late fees, access arrangements and rescheduling rules, with 2027 fees not yet announced.

Last checked against the official sources.

For 2026 the test fee was $335 (Australia or New Zealand), $240 with a concession (Australia only) and $405 overseas, plus $85 or $185 late fees (one or the other). 2027 fees are not announced. Apply early for a concession, which closed four days before booking did in 2026, and for access arrangements, which must be approved before you book. If you are unwell on test day, do not sit: see the Fitness to Test policy below.

All figures below are the 2026 cycle from the official test cycle page, checked on 7 October 2026. The Consortium has not published 2027 fees. All fees are charged in Australian dollars, and your bank may add an international transaction fee because Pearson is a United States merchant.

The 2026 fees

  • Standard test: $335 in Australia or New Zealand, $240 with a concession (Australia only) and $405 overseas.
  • Late booking: an extra $85 for bookings from 16 to 29 May in 2026, or an extra $185 instead (not on top of the $85) for bookings from 30 May to 5 June. You pay one or the other, never both.
  • Refund fee: $50 was deducted if you cancelled in time.
  • Rescheduling: $25 applied after the free period ended.

Late fees were not refundable.

Concessions

The concession scheme is for candidates named on a current Australian Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, including dependants listed on the card. You apply online with a copy of both sides of the card and your UCAT ANZ ID, and you receive a voucher code by email, usually within about three business days. Apply before you book if you can. The Consortium says that if you have already booked at the full fee, you can still apply and ask Pearson for a partial refund. The official concession page lists the cards that are not accepted and the common reasons for rejection.

Access arrangements

Candidates who currently receive exam adjustments at school, college or university may apply for extra time, rest breaks, or both, and for other arrangements such as a separate room, a small group, an adjustable font and colour scheme, or wheelchair access. Key points from the official access arrangements page:

  • You must apply and be approved before you book. A standard appointment cannot be extended later.
  • If you currently receive exam adjustments, you need two documents: a letter from your school or university confirming them, and the practitioner documentation you gave them. Different evidence applies if you are not enrolled or were recently diagnosed, so read the official page.
  • Extra time is not approved for handwriting difficulties or because English is not a first language.
  • Approved arrangements apply to that year's test only.

The extended test timings are on the official extended tests page. For example, the 25 per cent extra time version runs Verbal Reasoning for 27 minutes 30 seconds and Decision Making for 46 minutes 15 seconds.

Booking, rescheduling and cancelling

  • Booking is a two-step Pearson process: create an account, then book. Register under the legal name on the photo ID you will bring, and do it yourself. If you are approved for access arrangements you do not book online: the booking is made by phone after approval (the approval email gives the instructions), and you should not book a standard test first.
  • Free rescheduling ended on 29 June 2026, and a $25 fee applied after that, up to 24 hours before the appointment.
  • Cancelling for a refund closed on 12 June 2026, with $50 deducted.
  • Missed your appointment? You pay the standard fee to rebook, and you can only rebook after the status changes to no show.

If you are unwell on test day

Read the Consortium's Fitness to Test policy on its test day page before you book. Candidates who attend are declaring themselves fit to sit the test. If you are aware of anything that might affect your performance, you should not sit it, even if you fall ill on the day. If you are not fit, reschedule your appointment to a later date, even if you have missed the rescheduling deadline and would have to pay the test fee again to rebook. If you sit the test against this advice, it may not be accepted as mitigating circumstances. The money side is separate: the rescheduling fee applies for any reason, and a missed appointment is not refunded.

Exam tip

Book a July date early. The Consortium strongly recommends July because there are very few appointments in the final weeks of the window, and rescheduling or rebooking is difficult then.

Where the test is sat

The test is delivered in Pearson test centres in Australia, New Zealand and many overseas locations. See the official test centre page. Regional centres may have limited dates, so check the booking system once it opens.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the UCAT ANZ cost?
In 2026 the fee was 335 Australian dollars for tests in Australia or New Zealand, 240 dollars for the concession fee (Australia only) and 405 dollars for tests overseas, all in Australian dollars. Late booking added 85 dollars and final late booking added 185 dollars. The 2027 fees have not been announced.
Who gets the concession fee?
Candidates named on a current Australian Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, both issued by Centrelink, including dependants listed on the card. A Medicare card, a New Zealand Community Services Card and transport concession cards are not accepted, and the concession is not available for tests sat outside Australia.
What if I am ill on test day?
Do not sit the test if you are unwell. The Consortium's Fitness to Test policy says candidates who attend are declaring themselves fit, that anyone who is not fit should reschedule even if that means paying the test fee again, and that sitting against that advice may not be accepted as mitigating circumstances. On cost: the rescheduling deadline and fee apply for any reason, including illness. If you miss the deadline and cannot attend, you will not be refunded and you pay the standard fee again to rebook, after your status changes to no show, usually about 24 hours later.
Can my school book the test for me?
No. You must create your Pearson account and register personally. The Consortium says a school or college cannot do it for you. If you are approved for access arrangements, you do not book online: the booking is made by phone after approval, and the approval email gives the instructions.
Can I sit the UCAT ANZ at school or at home?
No. The Consortium's FAQ says the test can only be taken at a test centre, and it cannot be sat at school. The official pages do not describe a remote option for the UCAT ANZ.

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