Part 5
ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) certificate
In the first thread on this topic, many people were not aware that ATAS may be required for certain programs. So lets break it down for clarity.
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ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) certificate
In the first thread on this topic, many people were not aware that ATAS may be required for certain programs. So lets break it down for clarity.
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Needed for certain sensitive Masters or PhD programs (ask your school if needed)
Courses such as sciences, technology, medicine, mathematics
If needed, you will apply to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). Your school will give you the link to the FCO
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Courses such as sciences, technology, medicine, mathematics
If needed, you will apply to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). Your school will give you the link to the FCO
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Takes 20 working days (4 weeks) to process but can take up to 30 days or more depending on volume of application.
The certificate is valid for 6 months after approval, you must use the certificate within this period to apply for your visa
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The certificate is valid for 6 months after approval, you must use the certificate within this period to apply for your visa
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To apply for ATAS, you will need...
Information of your program from your school (CAH3 code)
Conditioner offer from school
Record of previous studies
Previous/current employer (if applicable)
Optional modules (if applicable)
Description of your researcher and area of research
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Information of your program from your school (CAH3 code)
Conditioner offer from school
Record of previous studies
Previous/current employer (if applicable)
Optional modules (if applicable)
Description of your researcher and area of research
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Full names and contact information for 2 referees (better to be from your home country), known over 3 years and one has to be academic referee.
How you will be sponsored while in the UK
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How you will be sponsored while in the UK
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PS: Be nice to your lecturers o, you may have to go back to them for ATAS reference. I had to get this for my PhD.
Good thing i was nice to my lecturers, they were happy to support me with reference letter even after several years of not contacting them.
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Good thing i was nice to my lecturers, they were happy to support me with reference letter even after several years of not contacting them.
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