Pre-CAS Interview Questions

What are the benefits of studying in the UK compared to your homecountry or USA/Canada/Australia etc.?
Why do you want to study in UK?
Do you understand the responsibilities of students entering the UK under Tier 4?

Why did you choose to study at this university? What do you know about the university, campus and the facilities?
What else appeals to you about this university? If the university has won awards, which ones has it won, and why are these significant to you, how these awards benefit you academically?
How did you find about it?
What do you know about the faculty that you will be studying in?
Does the university offer any work experience for your chosen course?
What is the unique appeal of this university? Why did you choose this university over other universities - What specific advantages does it have over other universities?
Which other universities have you considered?
Which universities accepted you?
Can you mention the names of some Professors?
Did you receive any scholarships?
Where is your university campus located in the UK? (mention post code also)
Do you know roughly how large the university is?

About Accommodation

Have you taken any English Tests? Which one? What is your Score? If Your scores are low, Why?
Are you going for a Pre-Sessional English course? (for students going on pre seasonal English or those who are at B1 level)
What is the duration of your Pre-Sessional English course?
How much will you need to pay for a pre-sessional course?

What does your father/mother do?
How many siblings do you have?
What is the annual income of your family?
Do you have a brother/sister, or any other relative already at this university or in the UK?
Are you married? If yes, for how long have you been married? Where is your spouse? Will your spouse accompany you?
Your spouse profile/ profession/ qualifications/ background?
Has your spouse been to the UK ? If yes, when and for how long?
Why have you decided to go to the UK after marriage?

What is your tuition fees of the course you have applied(speak about foundation/pre-masters if applicable?
Does the student have a plan for paying for the full duration of their course?
How much have you paid?
Who is sponsoring you?
How much money is available to cover your tuition fees and living expenses in the UK?
What are the sources of income of your sponsor?
What proof do you have that your sponsor can support your studies?
How many people are dependent on your sponsor?
Could you please show me the passbook or bank statements?
Do you know what your accommodation will cost in the UK?
Do you know howmuch your living expenses will be?

What’s your career goal?
Do you intend to work in the UK during or after the completion of your studies?
How can you prove that you will come back after finishing your studies?
What will you do after coming back home?/What job do you intend to have in the future and what salary can you expect?
What company, or companies, could you work for?
What country do you intend to work in?
Do the company, or companies that you have researched about any graduate opportunities?
Given the costs of studying in the UK, you may be expected to give a clear idea of what you intend to do once you have completed your course.

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