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Who gets invited for a University Interview?
Who gets invited for a University Interview?
Not everyone gets invited to interview. If you haven't been invited for an interview it doesn't meant they don't want you, it just means that your university or course don't do them.
An interview is a good sign for a course that does use them as a way to narrow down their candidates - it means they're interested in what you have to offer!
A large number of interviews take place each year, particularly for courses leading to the healthcare, education or social care professions, and for the most competitive subjects at the most competitive universities. Interviews can take place either face-to-face or via video. It is often the last stage of the application before offers.
Getting there/Accessing the interview
For in-person interviews you will normally need to travel to the university campus and navigate around. Planning extra time is essential in case you get lost - some universities can be huge!
Virtual interviews normally need you to be in a quiet place where you can appear professionally - not propped up on a bottle in the canteen!
Whether you travel or feel you need any adjustments to your interview, don't forget to ask for financial or physical support before your interview day.
What to expect
You will be asked a range of questions about yourself and the course! For courses in healthcare or other professional qualifications like teaching, you will be asked questions to test your competency for the course.
For some courses like medicine and denstistry, an MMI format may be used.
Whether your interview is face to face or online you should be prepared to face other elements including tasks. Some of these may be set BEFORE your interview so make sure to be aware what your instructions are.
What happens next..?
Once you have attended your interview you may be invited to further interviews at that university OR you will get an offer or rejection. This is usually a final decision from the university.
You can find more about managing offers here.
Don't let your university preferences stop you from attending interviews at other universities. They can be a good way to speak to staff, see the campus and check whether it is for you. Your back-up university may be the only place to accept you!
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