Credibility Interview

Credibility interviews were introduced by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to ensure that only ‘genuine students’ are given a Student Visa to study in the UK.

A credibility interview is conducted by university to establish that you are a genuine student and to ensure authenticity of the application and to confirm your genuine   interest to study your course in the UK

Note – This interview is very important and if you fail to attend this interview your application for admission will be refused.

Main Purpose of University Credibility Interview

The main purpose of this interview is to establish that you are a genuine student and that your English language ability is at correct level. During the interview, you will be asked questions about your background, immigration history, your studies you are planning to undertake in the UK, why you chose the university and your course, how you intend to fund your studies in the UK, and also how these fits into your career aspiration.

Mode of Interview

  • Video Call
  • Audio Call

Tell about yourself?

  • You must tell your name first.

E.g. My name is Aman

  • Tell your age

E.g.. My age is X years

  • Tell about your academics and interests.

E.g. I have completed this course in year 20__ from this institute. My Medium of instruction was English _____

My course subject was this ___

  • Tell about your Job Experience (If any)
  • You can talk about hobbies (If interview is going long and the interviewer is looking to hear more from you.

Note – Keep it to yourself (Most Important)

Why you want to study this course?

  • You need to show the interest and passion towards this course

(Your relation with previous studies)

To enhance the study, you already did.

  • (Your Job Experience motivates to study this course) or your previous relevant experience which motivates you to study this course
  • You can tell that you want to explore this course because this has a bright future ahead.

Why you choose this university?

  • Have a look at university website and read the university achievements.
  • You should know about the city your university is situated.

What do you want to do after graduate?

  • Become Specialist in particular field.
  • For promotion.
  • To explore better opportunities in respective fields
  • Demand of this course in your home country

Note – Your intention reflects that you will return to your home country after completion of your studies.

Why should we offer you a place?

  • You have to relate again that it is my honor to study in this university
  • Go through the website and jot down some achievements of the universities.

How you will fund your Studies?

This is the most important question.

In this you have to tell who is funding you

  • Self-Funding
  • Student Loan
  • Parents Funding

Note – You can’t say I have to plan about my funding.

Where you will stay during your studies?

  • Once, I receive CAS letter, I will book student accommodation in University or nearby University.

(Note – Not to mention any relative and friend living in that country)