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Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

If you want to study a postgraduate course in the United Kingdom, you may need to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

You may also need an ATAS Certificate if you wish to carry out research here for longer than 6 months.

You will need this before you apply for your visa. ATAS is only required for certain courses. You need to check if you are affected before you apply for your visa.

What is ATAS?

What the ATAS scheme is all about

Do I Need An ATAS Certificate?

Find out if you need an ATAS certificate

ATAS Apply Online

Apply for your ATAS certificate here

What do I need to complete the ATAS application form?

Checklist and guidance for students who need to complete the ATAS application

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about ATAS and the application process

Contact ATAS

Get in touch with our ATAS Team

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From 1 January 2010 the Processing time for ATAS applications has been increased from 10 working days to 20 working days


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