Academic Technology Approval Scheme
The UK Government introduced the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) in November 2007. Under this scheme, all non-EU students studying on certain postgraduate programmes offered by UK universities need to apply for, and receive, an ATAS Clearance Certificate prior to applying for their student visa.
Applicable University of Greenwich programmes
All programmes run at universities in the UK are identified by a JACS code. This code determines whether the programme you have applied for requires an ATAS Clearance Certificate.
The following taught Master's and Master's by Research programmes offered by the University of Greenwich currently require an ATAS Clearance Certificate:
- MSc Marine Engineering Management (JACS Code H3)
- MSc Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (JACS Code H3)
- MEng Mechanical Engineering (JACS Code H3)
- MSc by Research Heath and Social Care (JACS Code B9)
- MSc by Research Computing Science (JACS Code G9)
- MSc By Research Engineering (JACS Code H1)
- MSc By Research Science (JACS Code F100, C100)
Applying for an ATAS certificate
You cannot apply for an ATAS certificate before you have been offered a place on a programme and fulfilled all the conditions of the offer. If the programme of study you apply for at the University of Greenwich requires an ATAS Clearance Certificate, the offer and Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number issued to you will include all the information required by the Foreign Office from the university.
You must apply for your ATAS Clearance Certificate before you apply for your student visa.
A student visa application will automatically be rejected if the ATAS Clearance Certificate is not included (where one is required).
Further information
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
For more details, including details on how to apply for an ATAS Clearance Certificate, please visit the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website.
