FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS IN CREDIBILITY INTERVIEWS

1. How would you introduce yourself?

 Name, DOB,
 Location
 Academics,
 work experience,
 personal achievements
 family
 hobbies

2. Reasons for choosing the course

 Why have you considered this particular course?

 How will this course help you?
 [If asked about your previous stream of study and why you have
changed to a different stream (if you have changed to a different
stream), be ready with your explanation)
 What has happened in your personal or work situation that made you
decide to study now?
 What role did the overall cost of studying, including tuition fees and
living expenses, play in your decision to choose your course?
 What do you expect to be the most challenging aspects of your course,
and how do you plan to overcome those challenges?

3. Reasons for choosing the University

 Can you discuss the main factors that led you to prioritize the university
over others?
  How did you gather feedback or testimonials from current students or
alumni of the other universities?
 What aspects of the universities you considered made them appealing
choices for your studies?
 What special resources, facilities, or services influenced your decision to
apply to this university?
 What about the ranking, rating, TEF, REF, Student satisfaction rate,
employability ratio, alumni feedback etc?
 How do the teaching style, faculty, or courses at this university
match your learning goals?
 What role did your friends, family, or academic advisors play in your
decision to attend this university?

4. Reasons for choosing your study destination

 Why have you considered UK for higher education?
 How would you describe the role of the UK's diverse and multicultural
environment in your decision to study there?
 Why not India or any other countries?
 What specific events or experiences have made you choose the UK as
your preferred study destination?
 Have you made a thorough check on the cost of studying in UK
compared to the other study abroad destinations.
 How do you anticipate your experience studying in the UK will influence
your perspective on global issues or your home country?

5. Future career plans

 What are your future plans?
 What are the industries or sectors you are interested in pursuing a career
in after completing your studies?
 Also describe where do you wish to see yourself in the next 5 years
 Explain about the roles and responsibilities
  What are your long-term career goals and how will your chosen course
help you achieve them?
 How do you think your course and university will help you have a stable
job and money in the long run?

6. Course and curriculum related

 How about your course structure?

 Explain about all modules.

 What about the level of study of the course you have opted?
 How will you be assessed by the University?
 Mention the teaching methods used by the university.

7. Living expenses & financial arrangements

 What are the living expenses in your region?
 How do you calculate the maintenance funds in your account?
 How do you plan to fund your studies?
 Who’s your financial sponsor and what about their annual income and
the source of funds?

8. Accommodation & Living arrangements

 How did you research and compare different accommodation options
before making your decision?
 How far is your accommodation address from the University?
 How will you commute from your stay to the University?
 What amenities or features were you looking for in your accommodation,
such as private or shared facilities and what about the rent?
 How do you plan to create a comfortable living and study space within
your accommodation?
9. University location and related qns
 Can you tell the full address of the university?
 Can you talk about the location of your university?
 Which is the nearest train station, bus station to your university?
 Also please mention the nearest international airport to the university
and how far is it from the uni.
 How would you reach your university from the airport once you arrive
at the UK?

10. Can you name all the campuses of your university?

11. How do you plan to manage your financial obligations, such as rent, utilities,
and transportation costs, while studying?

12. How do you plan to use the connections and networks you build during your
studies at our university to support your post-graduation plans?

13. What research have you done on the availability and eligibility criteria for
part-time job opportunities while studying, keeping in mind UKVI rules?
14. Do you wish to take anybody with you to UK?
15. Do you have any previous Visa Rejections?
16. Do you have any relatives in the UK?
17. Who is your visa sponsor?
18. Are you aware of the terms like CAS, IHS, BRP etc.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ASKED

19. What are the first three things you want to do when you arrive in the UK?
20. What would you love to explore once you reach UK?

21. How do you plan to manage your time effectively to balance coursework,
assignments, and other commitments?
22. What is the best book you’ve ever you read and why? What is the best film or
TV Series you’ve ever watched and why?
23. How have your past teachers or lecturers inspired or influenced your academic
and career goals? What study habits or strategies have you developed to help
you succeed academically?
24. What has happened in your personal or work situation that made you decide to
study now?
25. How do you plan to continue your personal and professional development after
completing your studies?
26. Were there any challenges you faced during your previous studies, and how
did you overcome them?
27. What would you love to explore once you reach UK?
28. Are there any extracurricular activities, clubs, or societies related to your course
that you plan to join?
29. What song always gets you out on the dance floor?
30. How do you plan to manage your time effectively to balance coursework,
assignments, and other commitments?
31. What 3 items would you take with you to a desert island and why?
32. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
33. If you had to eat one thing for every meal going forward, what would you eat and
why?
34. What money advice would you give to others who want to study at your
university?
35. How will you make sure you can easily move from being a student to your next
steps after graduating?
36. What types of cuisine or food do you enjoy, and are there any British dishes you're
excited to try while studying in the UK?
37. If you could win an Olympic medal for any sport, real or fake, what would it be
and why?
38. If you could instantly become an expert in something, what would it be?
39. Could you share a memorable travel experience or describe an interesting place
you've visited in the past and what you learned from it?
40. Whats your favourite season and why?
41. How do you plan to overcome any language barriers or communication challenges
that you may encounter?
42. What stories did your family members tell you growing up?
43. What books, podcasts, websites or other resources have you recently enjoyed or
found informative, and why?
44. Can you tell us about your favourite TV show or series and explain how it reflects
your personality or interests?
45. How do you plan to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including exercise and nutrition,
while studying in the UK?
46. Describe any collaboration or group projects you have been involved in and how
those experiences will help you succeed in your UK studies.
47. Do you have a contingency plan in case of unforeseen expenses or financial
emergencies during your time in the UK?
48. What was something you have done that made you feel extreme happiness?
49. Can you discuss any mentors, role models, or industry leaders who have inspired
your career aspirations?
50. If you had to start a business, what would it be? Do you have any friends you
would consider family?
51. Ideally, how would you spend your birthday?
52. Have you ever disliked something and then changed your mind?
53. If you could be someone else for a day, who would you want to be and why?
54. If someone were to play you in a movie, who would you want it to be and why?
55. Can you describe an experience where you had to work with a diverse group of
people, and what did you learn from it?
56. What does success mean to you? What is the best piece of advice youve ever been
given?
57. Can you describe a time when you had to adapt to a new environment or culture?
58. Can you tell us about a book, movie, or event that has had a significant impact on
your perspective or worldview?
59. If you could have any exotic animal as a pet, which would it be?
60. What qualities do you value in the people with whom you spend time?
61. You will likely meet students from all over the world as well as students from the
UK. How do you think having this network of contacts may help you in the future?