Step wise guide how to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) at GOV.UK

Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.

The Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) applies to all international students and researchers (apart from exempt nationalities) who are subject to UK immigration control and are intending to study or research at postgraduate level in certain sensitive subjects.

The subjects and research areas are those where knowledge could be used in programmes to develop Advanced Conventional Military Technology (ACMT), weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) or their means of delivery. Researchers and students in these sensitive subjects must apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate before they can study or start research in the UK.

Students and researchers who are nationals of EU countries, the European Economic Area (EEA), Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland or the United States of America do not need an ATAS certificate.

Researchers and students of all other nationalities must apply for an ATAS certificate. You must apply if you are undertaking a postgraduate course or research in certain sensitive subjects in the UK. If you are applying to study an undergraduate course with an integrated masters year you may also need ATAS clearance.

1. Check if you need an ATAS certificate or not ? https://www.academic-technology-approval.service.gov.uk/

• If Your answers indicate that you will require an ATAS certificate to study or research in the UK.

• You need to create an account with your email and desired password.
• Login again and Now Click on Apply for an ATAS certificate

• Now you have to fill each section carefully as per Your Offer Letter given by the UK University

You can read the guidance carefully on the ATAS Certificate, and then you can fill out the sections as per convenience.

1. Proposed Study : You have 2-3 Main question you have to write carefully and smartly.

• All sections are important and need to fill out correctly.
• Reference and if you are funded by the Government or Any Body details should be written correctly. In this way you can complete ATAS Application and submit. It will take arround 20days to provide you ATAS Certificate. Thank you for visiting.