Interview
A Guide to Credibility Interviews for Tier 4 International Students
What is a Credibility Interview?
Credibility interviews are now part of the Tier 4 visa application process. Once you have submitted your visa application you will be called to an interview to answer questions from an Entry Clearance Officer about your prospective studies in the UK. The interview is conducted in English and will take approximately 10-15 minutes. The purpose of the interview is to establish if you genuinely wish to study in the UK and if your declared circumstances are genuine. During the interview you will also be expected to demonstrate that your English Language ability is sufficient to follow your chosen course and level of study. All applicants who are applying for a Tier 4 student visa both overseas and inside the UK are likely to be interviewed.
Your interview is likely to take place after receiving the offer letter. This interview is the requirement for CAS. After you passed the interview, you will be provided with the CAS letter. The university will take this credibility interview. You will need to give second interview as well which will be for visa and will be of same pattern.
It is most likely that you will be interviewed via video-call, however you may also be interviewed on the telephone. During the interview from the university the interviewer will note down everything that you say and for visa interview they will write down and will send this record to the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO). The ECO will then make a decision on your visa application on the basis of your credibility interview and all the other supporting documents you submitted with your Tier 4 visa application.
You are likely to be asked the following questions:
UKVI INTERVIEW QUESTION SET
- Please tell me your full name and date of birth.
- Tell us about your academic background. Mention all the qualifications you’ve achieved so far.
- Why have you chosen to study in the UK? Academic excellence; Higher Degree Recognition, Quality of education; Regulated by QAA, World-class facilities and infrastructures, Health benefits for students, Multicultural Diversity.
- Why did you not choose Australia/Canada/USA as your study destination? Compare with other countries individually. Higher living cost & tuition fees, lower ranked compared to UK universities, weather conditions, Language Barrier.
- Have you researched any other Universities of USA/Canada/Australia/New Zealand? Research any 1 university of these countries and compare, University rankings/academic reputation, Tuition fee costs, Living costs
- Why did you not choose your home country? Quality of education, Lower degree recognition, Teaching methodology, Less Employability and networking opportunities, Assessment method
- What is your course’s full name?
- When will your course start and end?
- How will your course be assessed? Coursework, oral or written examination, etc.
- How many credit hours are required for the successful completion of course? UG: 120 each year & 360 in total, PG: 180 each year
- How many days a week should you attend classes? Depends upon the credit hour of the module, normally 2 days a week.
- Why have you chosen this course? Explain your decision making process on what attracted you to this course, discuss the modules, key assessment method, structure of the course, learning outcomes.
- Do you know the structure/modules of your course?
- Do you have any favorite modules?
- Why did you choose this particular University? Explain what you know about it, teaching resources, academic proficiency, facilities, location, accommodation, and distinctive features.
- How did you find out about this University? University’s website, online platforms, agent.
- Where is your university located?
- Why did you not choose any other universities? Compare with any 2 other universities, University rankings/ Academic reputation; Student satisfaction rate, employment percentage, Tuition fee cost
- What is the total tuition fee for your course?
- How will you fund your studies in the UK? Sponsors, Sources of Income, earning amount, loan or bank statement.
- What is your mother’s/father’s full name and date of birth?
- Have you booked your accommodation yet? Research through Websites, Location of accommodation, Travelling, Rent, Common amenities
- What do you plan to do after your graduation? A clear intention to leave the UK, Specific work position/job role, Companies you would like to work with, Expected salary.
- Has your agency helped you during your application process?
- Please tell me your email ID.
- Why do you have 2 email ID’s? I created a new email so that it would be easier for me to get updated and communicate regarding the application. All my emails from the consultancy and the university will be received in this email.
- Do you plan to work during your study period? The answer should be ‘NO’, Intention to study, funded by parents, Weekly work limit is 20 hours, Work during holidays or free time to gain experience and skills in the related field.
- What do you know about the immigration laws related to your student visa/Tier4? Research through the official website of the UKVI.
- Who is your agent? How did your consultancy/agent help you with?
- What do you know about the city where you will be staying? Mention about the city, local landmarks, culture of the people
- Do you know how much your living expenses will be in UK? Inside London: £1483 per month; £13347 for 9 months, and Outside London: £1136 per month; £10224 for 9 months
Interview Question for UK
- Why do you want to study in the UK?
- Why did you choose this university rather than other university?
- Why did you choose this course and how long your course is?
- How this course helps in your future career plans?
- Do you plan to work in the UK?
- How are you funding your studies?
- Where are you planning to live in the UK?
- How do you explain the gaps in your education/employment history – what were you doing during this time?
- If the costs of pursuing your course of study are higher in the UK than in your home country, why have you
- decided to incur the extra costs involved with studying in the UK?
- What are the benefits of studying in the UK compared to your home country?
- What facilities are you expecting at your chosen University?
- Do you know anyone who has already studied at the University you have applied for?
- What qualification will you get when you graduate from the chosen university?
- How much will the course cost per year?
- How much is the living expenses?
- What is your expected salary upon graduation?
- How many people are financially dependent on you?
Interview Question for Australia
- Why do you wish to study in Australia?
- Why have you chosen a particular university?
- Are you planning to live in Australia after your course ends?
- What course have you applied for?
- Why have you chosen this particular course?
- Why have you picked an Australian college/university? Why not other Countries
- Where is the university/college located?
- What is the duration of your Course?
- How are you funding your stay in Australia?
- Where did you complete your education prior to applying in Australia?
- What was your specialization in your undergraduate/graduate course?
- How many universities did you apply to?
- Could you tell me a little about your family background? How many siblings do you have?
- What do your parents do for a living?
- Do you have any outstanding loans?
- Who is sponsoring your education and stay in Australia? How many people are financially dependent on your sponsor?
- What will you do on returning to your home country?
- Do you intend to work in Australia during or immediately after the completion of your course?
- Have you visited Australia before?
- Why should you be granted a student visa?
Interview Question for New Zealand
- Where did you study in previously?
- Why did you choose New Zealand?
- Do you have any relatives or friends in New Zealand?
- Have you visited New Zealand earlier?
- Why did you choose that particular college/university?
- Have you applied for any other college/university?
- Where do you stay in Nepal?
- If your visa is approved, where will you be staying in New Zealand?
- Why did you choose this particular Course? Tell me more about your course?
- Who will cover your course/program and travel expenses?
- Are you planning to work in the New Zealand?
- What does your father/mother do?
- Are you planning to stay for New Zealand for higher course e.g. Master/ PhD?
Interview Question for Poland
- What is your name and your date of birth?
- Tell your passport number?
- What is your education qualification?
- Have you done IELTS/ TOEFL?
- Why have you chosen Poland?
- What do you know about Poland?
- What is the name of your university in which you are applying?
- How did you found it? Do you know the university webpage? If yes then what you like and what you found interesting for you?
- What do you know about the university and where is it located?
- Why did you choose this university and why this course?
- Did you check your syllabus? Which subjects you will have in your study?
- How long is your course and how much is your tuition fees per year?
- What are your plans after the completion of your study?
- Who is sponsoring for your education and how much is the amount? Also mention what is the income source of your sponsor?
- Did you travel any country before? If yes, which country? Have you got any visa refusal?
