I am a Visiting Research Student

Follow our simple guide to see if you need to apply.

1. Are you a UK, EEA or Swiss national?

Yes: You do not need to apply for an ATAS Certificate.

No: Please see question 2.

2. Are you coming to the UK for more than 6 months to do research which will count towards a postgraduate qualification in another country?

Yes: Please see question 3.

No: You do not need to apply for an ATAS Certificate.

3. Does your subject JACS Code begin with any of the codes listed below?

Yes: You must apply for you ATAS certificate before you apply for a visa extension of stay.

No: You do not need to apply for an ATAS Certificate.

Subjects allied to Medicine

JACS codes beginning

• B1 – Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
• B2 – Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy
• B9 – Others in Subjects allied to Medicine.

Biological Sciences

JACS codes beginning:

• C1 – Biology
• C2 – Botany
• C4 – Genetics
• C5 – Microbiology
• C7 – Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
• C9 – Others in Biological Sciences.

Veterinary sciences, agriculture and related subjects

JACS codes beginning:

• D3 – Animal Science
• D9 – Others in Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture and related subjects.

Physical Sciences

JACS codes beginning:

• F1 – Chemistry
• F2 – Materials Science
• F3 – Physics
• F5 – Astronomy
• F8 – Physical Geographical Sciences
• F9 – Others in Physical Sciences.

Mathematical and Computer Sciences

JACS codes beginning:

• G0 – Mathematical and computer sciences
• G1 – Mathematics
  
• G2 – Operational Research
• G4 – Computer Science
• G7 – Artificial Intelligence
• G9 – Others in Mathematical and Computing Sciences.
  
  

Engineering

JACS codes beginning:

• H1 – General Engineering
• H2 – Civil Engineering
• H3 – Mechanical Engineering
• H4 – Aerospace Engineering
• H5 – Naval Architecture
• H6 – Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• H7 – Production and Manufacturing Engineering
• H8 – Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering
• H9 – Others in Engineering.
  
  

Technologies

JACS codes beginning:

• J2 – Metallurgy
• J4 – Polymers and Textiles
• J5 – Materials Technology not otherwise specified
• J7 – Industrial Biotechnology
• J9 – Others in Technology.
  
  

JACS Code:

To confirm whether you need an ATAS certificate, you will need the relevant JACS code that applies to your course. Your HEI will either include this on your official offer letter or will be able to confirm it separately. Please do not contact the ATAS Unit to ask which JACS code applies to your course. Only your HEI will be able to tell you this information.