News: Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
- Posted:
- 31 October 2007
The Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) will be introduced on 01 November 2007. In common with other Governments around the world, the British Government is working hard to stop the spread of knowledge and skills that could be used in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery. The ATAS is designed to ensure that people who are applying to study certain sensitive subjects in the UK do not have links to WMD programmes.
As a result, if you are a non- EU/EEA (including Switzerland) national planning to undertake postgraduate study in the UK in certain science, engineering or technology disciplines (see full list) from 01 November 2007, then you will need to acquire an ATAS certificate before you can apply for a Visa, Entry Clearance (EC) or Extension of Stay (EoS). For more information please see the who needs to apply page.
For full details see the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website