Advanced Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) for Researchers

Who needs to apply for an ATAS certificate?

You do not need an ATAS certificate if:

  • You are a UK national, a national from an exempted country or you hold Indefinite Leave to Enter/Remain in the UK.

You need an ATAS certificate if:

You have an offer to study for a PhD, MPhil, or EngD at this University (or undertaking a period of research as part of an overseas postgraduate qualification) in one of the following programmes:

School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
  • Aeronautical Engineering CAH3 code CAH10-01-04
  • Chemical Engineering CAH3 code CAH10-01-09
  • Chemical Engineering Sustainable Hydrogen CAH3 code CAH10-01-09
  • Materials CAH3 code CAH10-03-02
School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
  • Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering CAH3 code CAH10-01-07 
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  • Institute of Digital Technologies CAH3 code CAH10-01-08
School of Science
  • Chemistry CAH3 code CAH07-02-01 
  • Chemistry Sustainable Hydrogen CAH3 code CAH07-02-01 
  • Computer Science CAH3 code CAH11-01-01 
  • Mathematics CAH3 code CAH09-01-01
  • Physics CAH3 code CAH07-01-01
Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electronic and Electrical Engineering CAH3 code CAH10-01-08
  • Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering CAH3 code CAH10-01-08
  • Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering Sustainable Hydrogen CAH3 code CAH10-01-08
  • Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering CAH3 code CAH10-01-02
  • Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Sustainable Hydrogen CAH3 code CAH10-01-02

AND

  • you require a student Visa, Entry Clearance or Extension of Stay to study in the UK
Note: If you are already in the UK as a student (or in one of the limited number of other immigration categories which permit switching into the student route) and you would like to extend your stay in the UK as a student, then you will also need to obtain an ATAS certificate if you meet the criteria above. You must do this before applying for an extension of stay.

How to Apply

You can submit an application once you have received the official º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ offer letter, as the information needed to apply is in your letter.

Please contact Student Advice advice@lboro.ac.uk if you have any questions regarding your ATAS application. For any other queries, contact the Doctoral College Office p.g.research@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk.

Link to apply for ATAS at gov.uk

Once you have read the guidance on our pages, and received your offer letter, please apply online at www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme