Credibility interviews

The UK Home Office conduct credibility interviews to ensure that all students applying to study in the UK are genuine students. If selected for interview, you will be asked various questions pertaining to your intention to study, course details, finances, career aspirations and many other areas. Below are some examples of questions you may be asked.

Why did you choose the University of Gloucestershire?

For this question please think about why you specifically chose this university, including why you are looking to study in the UK. Find more information about the University of Gloucestershire.

Why did you choose this course?

There may be many courses similar to the course you have chosen. What specifically makes you interested in this course?

How will studying this course help you with your future career plans?

Think about your plans after you finish the course, and how this qualification will help you to achieve these aims. How will completing this course help you to progress?

How do you intend to fund your studies and what impact will this have on your home life?

The cost of studying in the UK may be higher than at home. Think about how you intend to fund the latter years of your study. Please remember that once in the UK you will usually only be permitted to work 20 hours per week. This should not be how you intend to fund your study. Also think about the benefits that having a UK degree will give to you that a degree from your home country may not.

If you have had a significant break in your studies, why do you want to return to the UK?

Consider your long- term career ambitions and how you this study will benefit you.