Studying in the UK is the dream come true for many international students. To study overseas, one of the crucial things for students is to get a study visa approval. To get visa application approval, students have to pass the interview round.
Before you appear for your interview session, you must always remember that the interviewer is well experienced and he knows everything about your course of study, so be very specific and clear when you give answers. To help you crack your UK study visa application, here we have created a guide, consisting of top UK study visa interview questions and answers.
Discover all the significant UK study visa interview questions and answers below:
1. Why do you want to study in the UK?
The UK universities or institutions are internationally recognized and rank among the top educational institutions in the world. Be it a quality of life or education, the UK is famous among international students, especially for its education system and qualifications that are valued and recognized globally. UK institutions provide students with the flexibility of choice that help them sort out the best academic or vocational courses of their choice.
The teaching method and education system that is used in UK universities allow students to be creative and enhance their confidence and skill sets. As a student, you get the privilege to be taught by leading experts and industry veterans. With their support and guidance, students can easily excel in their course of study.
2. What is your course fee?
You must know your tuition fees per year. Be clear and precise when it comes to providing this information, and make sure to tell them the exact cost of your course fee.
3. How will you pay for your course in the UK?
To study in UK, you should have a credible and sustainable source of finance that is required to pay the course fee. You should not rely on work and must have sufficient funds to pay your tuition fees. You have to provide proof of this when applying for your study visa.
4. Why did you choose to study this course?
In response to this question, you must showcase to them that you know about this course by referencing the syllabus and all the core topics from the course. While giving this answer, you can also explain the course’s unique features, benefits, and how this course is going to transform your life personally as well as professionally. Make sure to be aware of all the core topics and module features that you are going to study in the particular course of education.
5. What was the last course you completed and when did you complete this?
In response to this question, you must be very confident, authentic, and particular with the information you have previously provided on your application form. If there is anything wrong with your application form or you’ve accidentally provided them with incorrect information, please tell the interviewer as soon as possible.
6. Why did you choose to study at this particular University?
In the response, you must explain the positive aspects of the university that you have selected. While explaining the pros of the university, you can also list multiple factors such as teaching facilities, academic quality, infrastructure, syllabus structure, teaching environment, etc. Besides that, you must also mention the university’s facilities and its prime location in the UK. Make sure that you have researched well about the course and the universities, otherwise, they will refuse your viva application.
7. Given your previous study history, how will this course help you in your future career plans?
In the response, you must explain the benefits of the last course that you have completed successfully while demonstrating all the pros of the previous study course. After this, you must explain your future career plans including future courses and job opportunities that you are going to acquire in the future. You must elaborate more about the selected course by emphasizing how this course will help you gain exceptional skill sets and knowledge you require to achieve your career goals.
8. Did you consider studying any other study course or consider studying at another university either in the UK or overseas?
For international students, studying overseas is a big step. In the response, you should be able to showcase that you have made a commitment and you are very particular and serious about this step. While answering, you can also list out other institutions that you have considered before and explain the reason why you chose this university among others. You can also list out the reasons and benefits that you get from completion of the course and how the selected UK university will help you pursue that.
9. Where is University located and where will you live in the UK?
In the response, you must acknowledge them with the location of the university as well as your residential premises. For this, you must know the local streets and paths of the UK cities. You must also tell them why you are choosing the particular residential location and how far it is going to be from your university premises.
10. Please provide authentic details about the course that you have selected?
In the response, you must provide details about the modules and core subjects that are present in the course that you applied for. Make sure to study important details about your course in advance from the internet. Learn significant titles and topics that are relevant to your course. Make sure to provide spontaneous answers when it comes to your course details.
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11. Do you know how much your living expenses will be?
Besides course fees, you must also have some idea about your cost of living. You should provide authentic information about how you are going to manage your living expenses in the UK without relying on work.
12. Have you ever had a visa application refused, and if yes, what was the reason behind it?
If your visa has been rejected before, you may face problems in the study visa approval, but that doesn’t mean this visa application will be refused. You have to tell the truth about your visa rejection to your interviewer. You should explain all the authentic and valid reasons for your previous visa refusal or else your visa will be rejected by the interviewer. Make sure to be confident when you are answering this question and deliver authentic information.
13. If you are interested in doing work in the UK, do you know how many hours you are allowed to work?
You should know about the working rules (10 hours per week for below degree level or 20 hours a week term time for degree level or above). Be clear when you give this answer. State the valid reasons why you are intending to do work with studying.
To get a UK study visa, you have to be well prepared with the above questions and answers. Practice daily before you appear for your interview. Make sure to be confident, clear, and authentic when answering questions.
With the above-mentioned UK study visa interview questions and answers, you can make your interview experience seamless and more effective. For more detailed information, directly contact us at D – Vivid Consultant.
