OMPT-F deep dive

OMPT-F — format, topics & how to prepare.

Algebra through applied differentiation — no trigonometry, no integration. Just 21 open-ended, application-level questions over a generous 180 minutes. Here's the format, what it covers, the pass marks, and how to train.

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The format, at a glance.

21
open-ended questions
180min
total duration
149
syllabus topics
~80h
recommended prep
0
of your own calculator
≤8d
to get your result
Application-level, not quick drills ~8–9 min per question Open math entry, checked by a CAS Live remote proctoring (ProctorU) Available in English and Dutch

What it covers.

A focused algebra-to-calculus path: the same six chapters you'd need for an applied economics course — and nothing heavier.

On the test

  • Algebra — manipulation, fractions, powers and roots
  • Linear formulas & equations
  • Quadratic equations
  • Functions — reading, transforming, composing
  • Exponentials & logarithms
  • Differentiation — rules, slopes, optimisation

Not on the test

  • Trigonometry (sine, cosine, identities)
  • Integration / antiderivatives
  • The heavier calculus of OMPT-B and OMPT-D
That's the whole point of OMPT-F: applied differentiation, kept clean. If your programme needs trig or integrals, you'll be looking at a different variant.
The six chapters, by official exam weight
Algebra15%
Functions15%
Differentiation40%
Quadratic equations12%
Exponentials & logs8%
Linear formulas & equations10%

omptest.org does publish the weighting of each exam — not on the syllabus page, which is where we looked for years, but on its learning assessment page, read on 11 August 2026: Algebra 15% · Equations and inequalities 30% · Functions 15% · Differentiation 40%. The bars above are those percentages, and the right-hand column is the official share itself. Where one official group covers several chapters listed above, the group's percentage is split between them in proportion to the topic counts omptest.org publishes in the syllabus — that split is our deduction, and the only one on this page. Differentiation alone is two and a half times the weight of algebra, and it is the largest group of the exam by a wide margin. Until August 2026 this page ranked it third and our mock exams gave it 19% — if you trained here before that date, train differentiation again. One warm-up question in twenty-one is plain arithmetic, which the OMPT-F syllabus does not list at all; it is the smallest slice we can give anything, and it never displaces a chapter that is on the syllabus. Our mock exams draw on exactly these numbers: the bars on this page and the weights our engine draws from are the same file, and the build fails if they ever disagree.

Who takes the OMPT-F.

Typically programmes that need applied differentiation without trigonometry or integration — some applied economics and business tracks. Mappings change yearly, so treat these as examples and confirm on your own programme page.

Radboud University
Economics & Business Economics often lists OMPT-A or OMPT-F as an accepted route, minimum score around 55%.
OMPT-A or OMPT-F
Radboud University
International Business Administration is also listed with OMPT-A or OMPT-F as an option.
OMPT-A or OMPT-F
Applied economics tracks
Programmes that want calculus-for-economics (marginal cost, optimisation) but not trig or integrals typically point to OMPT-F.
Economics / business
Which one does my programme want? Several economics and business programmes accept either OMPT-A or OMPT-F, and the exact requirement is set per programme and per year. Always check your programme's admission page before booking — and if you're choosing between variants, see Compare all OMPT variants →.

Universities that ask for OMPT-F.

From the university pages in our directory. Few programmes name OMPT-F publicly — always confirm on your programme's admission page.

Economics & Business Economics and International Business Administration accept OMPT-A or OMPT-F
Radboud is the only university in our directory that publicly lists OMPT-F, always as an alternative to OMPT-A. If your admission page names OMPT-F, that's your source of truth; if you're unsure which variant you need, compare all OMPT variants →

The real exam doesn't forgive.

OMPT-F sits in the higher price tier, and you rarely get many tries. The numbers are why preparation pays for itself.

€270
per official attempt
higher tier, like OMPT-D
1–3
attempts, by programme
1 at Erasmus School of Economics, 3 at Utrecht — check yours
50–75%
to pass
set per university / programme
≤8 d
for results
working days, after submission
Practical target: score comfortably above 75% on realistic practice and you're in range for every published cutoff (50–75%). Failing a €270 attempt when your programme may allow only one — and an admission deadline ticking — is the expensive way to learn the syllabus. Prepare first.

How to prepare with OMPT Trainer.

1

Take the free test, find the gaps

Start with the free practice test for an instant per-topic breakdown. You'll see immediately whether differentiation, functions or the algebra base is the weak link.

2

Drill application-level, by hand

OMPT-F questions are open-ended and applied, not multiple choice. Practise typing exact answers — simplified forms, correct derivatives, no personal calculator — so the on-screen basic calculator is all you ever need.

3

Simulate the full 180 minutes

21 deep questions, three hours, ~8–9 minutes each. Run a timed full-length mock so the long, application-heavy format feels routine — then book the paid exam only when you're clearing 75%.

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Prepare further.

Worth reading before you book the paid OMPT-F:

See how hard the OMPT actually is — F's fewer, deeper questions reward multi-step stamina over speed. Then check the OMPT passing scores compared across universities, and pressure-test yourself with a full-length OMPT mock exam — the OMPT-F mock exam matches F's exact sitting. Before you book, find out whether you can retake OMPT-F and how many attempts your university allows, and check the 2026 OMPT deadlines and Studielink dates.

FAQ

How long is the OMPT-F, and how many questions?

21 open-ended questions in 180 minutes — roughly 8–9 minutes each, because they're application-level rather than quick drills. The syllabus has 149 topics, with ~80 hours of prep recommended (less if your base is solid).

What topics are on it?

Algebra, linear formulas & equations, quadratic equations, functions, exponentials & logarithms, and differentiation. The questions are open-ended and applied. There's no trigonometry and no integration — that's what separates OMPT-F from the heavier OMPT-B and OMPT-D.

What score do I need to pass?

It depends on your university and programme. Published OMPT cutoffs range from ~55% (e.g. Radboud) up to ~75% (the most demanding programmes). Always check your programme's admission page.

How much is the official exam, and how many attempts do I get?

A single official OMPT-F attempt costs €270 (the higher tier, like OMPT-D). Most programmes allow 2 attempts; Utrecht allows up to 3 and Erasmus School of Economics only 1, each purchased separately. Results arrive within about 8 working days. Train thoroughly before you book.

How is it different from the OMPT-A?

Both cover algebra through differentiation for economics-style programmes. OMPT-A is longer and multi-step (52 questions / 120 minutes); OMPT-F is shorter but deeper — 21 open-ended, application-level questions in 180 minutes. Several Radboud economics and business tracks accept either one, so check which yours lists.

How do I book the official OMPT-F?

On the official omptest.org site, at least 72 hours ahead of your slot. We've written a step-by-step walkthrough: how to book the OMPT →

Is this the official OMPT website?

No. OMPT Trainer is an independent practice resource, not affiliated with SOWISO or the official exam. Book the real test on the official site; train here.

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