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What do I need to complete the ATAS application form?

The most important document you will need to refer to whilst completing your application is your offer letter from your Higher Education Institution.
You will need to have information about your programme of study/research including the relevant JACS code and a brief description of the research you will carry out. (Your university will provide you with this information in your offer letter, or attached to it).

We are not able to advise you which JACS code is attached to your area of research. It is very important that the JACS code matches your area of study; you should not try to guess.

If you do not have the JACS code or the brief description of the research area you need to contact your proposed HEI.

Please ensure that the text you enter on your application form is exactly the same as the text provided in your offer letter. If these 2 documents do not match, you may have difficulties when applying for your visa or extension of stay.

Most of the other information we need is similar to that on a typical CV, or your application form for your HEI study.

You will not need to send us any original documents at this time, as these will be checked by the Entry Clearance Officer when you apply for your visa or extension of stay.

We will need information on the following areas:

• your contact details
• passport details
• name and nationality of your spouse/partner (if applicable)
• full details of all previous studies
• full details of all previous/current employment (if applicable)
• full details of published papers (if applicable)
• previous ATAS applications (if applicable)
• the programme of study you are applying to follow in the UK (including JACS code and research proposal)
• if doing a taught Masters course you will need details of the optional modules you anticipate taking.
• full names and contact details of 2 referees (First name(s) and Family name). You must have known both of your referees for at least 3 years. At least one must also be an academic from your country of origin.
• how you will be funding your studies