This article explains how to register for the IMAT, what dates to remember, the cost of the exam, how cancellations work, and where each test centre is located. It answers questions on the registration process, deadlines, payment methods, and the arrival times needed at each venue. It also covers essential requirements such as which documents to bring and what to do if you change your mind about sitting the exam.
IMAT 2024 Registration Dates
The IMAT 2024 registration window opens on 2nd September 2024 and closes on 12th September 2024 at 15:00. Booking must be done online within this period. It is important to register early, as some test centres have limited capacity and fill up fast, especially if you plan to take the exam outside Italy.
Booking Through Universitaly
All IMAT registration takes place on the Universitaly website. You need to create an account before you can select universities and a test venue.
Number of University Choices
- Non-EU StudentsYou will only be considered for your first choice university, so that is where you must pre-enrol.
- EU StudentsYou can list multiple choices and be considered for all. Ensure you order your preferences carefully; the order of choices is fixed once registration closes.
IMAT Registration Fees
The fee typically ranges from GBP 114.00, EUR 130.00, or USD 164.00, depending on your chosen centre and location. Payment is made by credit or debit card, and no fee exemptions apply.
Cancelling Your Registration
You can cancel your booking until 13th September 2024 at 12:00 CET. Doing so grants a full refund. No refunds are given for cancellations after that deadline.
Payment Confirmation
A confirmation email with proof of payment is sent once you complete the process. Keep it safe, as you may need to show it on test day.
Test Times and Location Requirements
The IMAT can be taken in 24 countries. You must attend the exam at the centre you select when registering. If you choose to sit the exam in Italy, you have to do it in the same city as your first choice university.
Plan to arrive early at the venue. Candidates are sometimes refused entry if they show up later than the stated arrival time.
Test Centres Worldwide
Below is a detailed list of IMAT test centres. Check the specified address, start time, and arrival time:
IMAT Azerbaijan
City: Baku
Centre Name: British Council Baku
IMAT Start Time: 14:00
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel (Guba and Shamakhi Rooms), 6 Izmir Street, AZ1065, Baku
Arrival: 13:00
Contact: exams@britishcouncil.az
IMAT Albania
City: Tirana
Centre Name: British Council Tirana
IMAT Start Time: 12:00
Location: Rogner Hotel Tirana, Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit, Postal Code 1001, Tirana
Arrival: 11:30
Contact: examsalbania@britishcouncil.org
IMAT Brazil
City: São Paulo
Centre Name: Winner Idiomas
IMAT Start Time: 09:00
Location: Faculdade Anhanguera Campus Santana, Rua Comendador Joaquim Monteiro 44, Santana, São Paulo, SP 02013-030
Arrival: 08:15
Contact: iris@winneridiomas.com.br
IMAT Canada
City: Toronto
Centre Name: CES Exams Toronto
IMAT Start Time: 09:00
Location: Centre of English Studies (CES Exams Toronto), 112 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON M5G 1P5
Arrival: 08:00
Contact: info@ieltstoronto.com
IMAT China
City: Beijing
Centre Name: British Council Beijing
IMAT Start Time: 18:00
Location: Beijing Modern Training, Tuanjiehu Building, No 17 Tuanjiehu Nanli, Chaoyang District, 100020
Arrival: 17:15
Contact: Shuang.Liu1@britishcouncil.org.cn
IMAT Cyprus
City: Nicosia
Centre Name: British Council Cyprus
IMAT Start Time: 13:00
Location: Pavillion Hall, 2 Avraam Antoniou, Lakatamia, 2330 Nicosia
Arrival: 12:30
Contact: contact.exams@cy.britishcouncil.org
IMAT France
City: Paris
Centre Name: British School of Paris
IMAT Start Time: 12:00
Location: British School of Paris, 38 Quai de L’Ecluse, 78290 Croissy-sur-Seine, Paris, Île-de-France, 78290
Arrival: 11:00
Contact: exams@britishschool.fr
IMAT Germany
City: Berlin
Centre Name: GLS Language School
IMAT Start Time: 12:00
Location: GLS Language School Berlin, Kastanienallee 82, 10435 Berlin
Arrival: 11:00
Contact: cambridge@gls-campus.de
City: Hamburg
Centre Name: i.H.d. Berufliche Schule für Medien und Kommunikation
IMAT Start Time: 12:00
Location: Eulenkamp 46, 22049 Hamburg
Arrival: 11:00
Contact: andreas@exams-nord.de
City: Munich
Centre Name: Münchner Volkshochschule
IMAT Start Time: 12:00
Location: Münchner Volkshochschule GmbH, Orleansstraße 34, 81667 München
Arrival: 11:00
Contact: tina.eichhoefer@mvhs.de
IMAT Greece
City: Athens
Centre Name: British Council Athens
IMAT Start Time: 13:00
Location: Hotel Crowne Plaza, Michalakopoulpu Av 50, 11528 Athens
Arrival: 11:00
Contact: CustomerServices@britishcouncil.gr
IMAT Hong Kong
City: Hong Kong
Centre Name: Multiple
IMAT Start Time: 18:00
Locations:
- ITS Tutorial School, 3/F BOCG Building, 136 Des Vouex Road Central
- 4/F BOC Group Life Assurance Tower, 134-136 Des Voeux Road CentralYour centre will inform you on the 6th or 13th September about the exact venue.Arrival: 17:00Contact: exams@itseducation.asia
IMAT India
City: New Delhi
Centre Name: BC Education India Private Limited
IMAT Start Time: 15:30
Locations:
- Radisson Blu – Paschim Vihar, Outer Ring Rd, Sunder Vihar, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110087
- The Suryaa – New Delhi, MMA Rd, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110025One of these will be assigned to you on the 6th or 13th September.Arrival: 14:00Contact: adwitiya.modak@in.britishcouncil.org
City: Chennai
Centre Name: BC Education India Private Limited
IMAT Start Time: 15:30
Location: Hotel Ramada Plaza, Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai – 600017
Arrival: 14:00
Contact: lorraine.niblett@britishcouncil.org
IMAT Ireland
City: Dublin
Centre Name: CES Exams Dublin
IMAT Start Time: 11:00
Locations:
- Club na Múinteoirí (Teacher’s Club), 36 Parnell Square W, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 T6V6
- Camden Court Hotel, Camden Street Lower, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin, D02 W086One of these will be confirmed on the 6th or 13th September.Arrival: 10:00Contact: exams@ces-schools.com
IMAT Pakistan
City: Lahore
Centre Name: British Council Lahore
IMAT Start Time: 15:00
Location: QASAR-E-NOOR Hall, 257 Khursheed Alam Road, near Polo Ground, Cantt, Lahore
Arrival: 13:30
Contact: info@britishcouncil.org.pk
IMAT Poland
City: Warsaw
Centre Name: Lang LTC
IMAT Start Time: 12:00
Location: Baza Hotelowa, Bobrowiecka Street No 9, Warsaw
Arrival: 10:30
Contact: egzaminy@lang.com.pl
IMAT Portugal
City: Lisbon
Centre Name: British Council Lisbon
IMAT Start Time: 11:00
Location: Rua Luís Fernandes 1 – 3, 1249-062 Lisboa
Arrival: 10:00
Contact: exams.portugal@pt.britishcouncil.org
IMAT Saudi Arabia
City: Jeddah
Centre Name: British Council Jeddah
IMAT Start Time: 13:00
Location: Arab Open University, Nahdat Al Sharq street, As Salamah District, Jeddah
Arrival: 12:00
Contact: KSAINFO@sa.britishcouncil.org
IMAT South Africa
City: Johannesburg
Centre Name: British Council Johannesburg
IMAT Start Time: 12:00
Location: Rosebank Union Church, 40 St Andrews Street, Hurlingham, Sandton 2196
Arrival: 10:30
Contact: ssa.enquiries@britishcouncil.org
IMAT Spain
City: Madrid
Centre Name: British Council Madrid
IMAT Start Time: 12:00
Location: Paseo General Martinez Campos 31, 28010 Madrid
Arrival: 11:00
Contact: unipro@britishcouncil.es
IMAT Switzerland
City: Zurich
Centre Name: Zurich Flying Teachers
IMAT Start Time: 12:00
Location: Flying Teachers GmbH Sprachschule Training Center, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 7A, 8050 Zurich
Arrival: 11:15
Contact: daniel@flyingteachers.com
IMAT Turkey
City: Ankara
Centre Name: British Council Ankara
IMAT Start Time: 13:00
Location: Limak Ambassadore Hotel – Gaziosmanpaşa, Boğaz Sk. No:19, 06700 Çankaya, Ankara
Arrival: 12:00
Contact: customer.services@britishcouncil.org.tr
City: Izmir
Centre Name: British Council Izmir
IMAT Start Time: 13:00
Location: FUAR IZMIR – D Hall, Zafer SB Mh, Şht. Süleyman Ergin Cd. No:2, 35410 Gaziemir, İzmir
Arrival: 12:00
Contact: customer.services@britishcouncil.org.tr
City: Istanbul
Centre Name: British Side
IMAT Start Time: 13:00
Location: Yeşilköy Mahallesi, Atatürk Havalimanı Yolu No:15-17-19, 34149 Bakırköy, Istanbul
Arrival: 12:00
Contact: exams@britishside.com
IMAT UAE
City: Dubai
Centre Name: British Council, Dubai
IMAT Start Time: 14:00
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Saeed Hall 1 & 2, Sheikh Zayed Rd – Trade Centre – Trade Centre 2, Dubai
Arrival: 11:45
Contact: information@ae.britishcouncil.org
IMAT UK
City: London
Centre Name: Mobile Testing Solutions
IMAT Start Time: 11:00
Location: The London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square, London NW1 9XB
Arrival: 10:00
Contact: info@mtsglobal.uk.com
IMAT USA
City: New York
Centre Name: Holmes Education Group
IMAT Start Time: 09:00
Location: OHC New York, 226 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001
Arrival: 08:15
Contact: ohc@holmeseducation.group
IMAT Italy
When sitting the test in Italy, you must attend in the same city as your first-choice institution. The IMAT start time within Italy is typically 12:00. Exact addresses are provided by each university.
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