What is the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)?
The Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) was introduced on 1st 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. 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. More information about ATAS can be found on the ISSS website.
