Academic Technology Approval Scheme

The following extract is from the Westminster Hall debate on the Academic Technology Approval Scheme on 13 January 2026.

The University of St Andrews will not make a formal offer without ATAS being completed, and the student cannot apply for their visa without receiving a formal offer from the university.

[Official Report, 13 January 2026; Vol. 778, c. 305WH.]

Written correction submitted by the hon. Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain):

The University of St Andrews will not issue a confirmation of acceptance to study without ATAS checks being completed, and the student cannot apply for their visa without this.