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Instruction for the interview
Examiners are required to conduct interviews with candidates who have successfully passed the IELTS-based exam and submitted a motivation letter.
The purpose of the interview is to assess candidates’ motivation, communication skills, critical thinking, and suitability for the chosen field of study.
Examiners should ask questions from the provided question bank, including general, motivational, and field-specific questions. Follow-up questions may be asked to clarify or explore candidates’ answers in more detail.
Each interview should be conducted in a professional and objective manner. Candidates must be given equal opportunity to express their ideas clearly.
Evaluation criteria
- Communication and speaking fluency — 20 points
- Motivation and clarity of goals — 20 points
- Logical thinking and response quality — 20 points
Total: 60 points
Interview rubric (Total: 60 points)
| Criteria | Excellent (17–20) | Good (13–16) | Satisfactory (9–12) | Weak (0–8) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and speaking fluency (20 pts) | Speaks fluently with very few pauses; clear pronunciation; wide vocabulary; confident delivery | Generally fluent with occasional hesitation; minor pronunciation issues; adequate vocabulary | Frequent pauses; limited vocabulary; repetition; sometimes unclear pronunciation | Very limited fluency; difficult to understand; long pauses; cannot form sentences | /20 |
| Motivation and clarity of goals (20 pts) | Very clear and strong motivation; specific, realistic goals; strong link between field and future plans | Clear motivation but slightly general; goals mostly clear | Weak or general motivation; unclear or undeveloped goals | No clear motivation; cannot explain reasons for choice | /20 |
| Logical thinking and response quality (20 pts) | Well-structured answers; strong reasoning; clear explanations with relevant examples | Generally logical answers; minor inconsistencies; some examples | Basic reasoning; unclear structure; limited explanation | Illogical, unclear answers; cannot develop ideas | /20 |
Interview questions
1. General
- Tell us about yourself.
- Why did you apply to our university?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- How do you usually prepare for exams?
- How do you handle stress or pressure?
- What makes you different from other candidates?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
2. Motivation & Personality
- Why did you choose this field of study?
- What inspired you to pursue this career path?
- What do you know about your chosen program?
- Why do you think you are suitable for this program?
- What are your academic goals?
- How will this university help you achieve your goals?
- Who influenced your decision to study this field?
3. Academic Thinking
- What is the most important skill for success in your field?
- How do you solve difficult problems?
- Describe a situation where you showed leadership.
- Do you prefer teamwork or working individually? Why?
- What is more important: theory or practical skills? Why?
4. University Life
- What do you expect from university life?
- How do you think university is different from school?
- How will you adapt to a new academic environment?
- What challenges do students usually face at university?
- How do you plan to balance studies and social life?
- What extracurricular activities are you interested in?
- How important is teamwork in university studies?
- What do you think makes a successful university student?
- How will you contribute to university community life?