- Why Do You Want To Study In The UK?
Tell the visa officer about all the prestigious universities available in the UK compared to other countries. Tell about the UK’s diverse cultural heritage for international students, which can help you acclimatize more easily. You can mention the recognition and value you’ll get from the degree after graduation. Lastly, honestly, mention every other rational reason.
2 Why Choose This University?
When choosing a particular university, you can mention all valid reasons, such as its ranking, courses offered, tuition fee affordability, campus location, and campus facilities. You can highlight all the special features of that university. Your UK Student Visa Consultant can assist you in preparing for these questions by the visa officer.
3.What is Your Educational Background?
Here, you must provide complete details of your academic timeline to date. Mention all your academic achievements, awards, research papers, and degrees you have earned.
4 Why Did You Select This Course?
Here, the visa interview is to see your interest and knowledge about the chosen course. You must know your course structure, modules, start and end date, and other relevant stats. Visa officers might ask you to mention some of the modules you will be studying and how they will help you in your career. You might also need to explain how this course relates to your recent degree earned. It would help if you told the visa officer how this course will help your career after graduation.
5 How Will You Sponsor Your Study?
Here, you need to explain in detail about your sponsor. You must tell him about the tuition fee that has already been paid and mention your sponsor’s bank statement. Provide a clear and straight funding source. Transparency is the key here. Whatever you state, you must have solid documentation to support your word during the interview. You must know all possible accommodation and living costs you will bear while staying in the UK.
6 Are You Planning To Work In The UK During Your Studies?
It would help if you told me your understanding of all the UKVI work regulations, especially the hours allowed in a week. Show that your main intention is to study in UK, and you will be working part-time to support your lifestyle while staying in the UK. You can also mention fruitfully utilizing your PSW.
7 Have You Made Any Accommodation Arrangements?
You must tell the visa officer if you have booked and paid for on-campus or off-campus housing. You must have a clear knowledge of available housing options and their prices.
8 What Are Your Plans During off-Period or Summers?
Many international students travel back home during their semester breaks. On the contrary, many students stay in the UK and work for paid internships or part-time jobs. You can tell the visa officer about your intentions of returning home to your family if asked.
9 Have You Applied To Study in the UK Before? Has Any Travel To The UK Before?
Here, the visa officer is trying to check your travel and visa application history and match it with your visa application form. Be honest always and say whatever is mentioned on the visa application form. If the information mentioned contradicts what you say, the visa officer might consider it a red flag. Whatever your previous travel history or application to study in the UK, tell it honestly.
10 Do You Have Any Relatives In The UK?
It is always recommended not to mention any friends’ or casual family members’ names along with your study visa application. UKVI does not consider them as your blood relatives. You must honestly mention if any of your blood relatives, such as your brother, sister, parents, etc., reside in the UK.
TIPS:
- Be honest
- Be confident
- Have solid documentation to support answers
- Be precise in your answers
Need An Expert opinion?
Career advisors at ABN Overseas Education can guide you further on UK visa interview questions for students. We train students in successfully completing their UKVI interviews.
