*I have collected model ques and answer for my visa interview, hope it'll help you to prepare yourself. All answer is base on my SOP, So, don't copy paste same thing. Prepare your answer base on your SOP. Please note that interview is more like INTERROGATION. So, be ready for a rude phone call.*
The questions in the interview are designed to determine the following key issues:
- Whether the sole purpose of student’s travel is to pursue a program of study.
- Whether the student has the ability and intention to be a full-time student in the Australia.
- Whether the student possesses enough funds and resources to cover all tuition, living and any anticipated incidental expenses without taking unauthorized employment in Australia.
- Whether the student and his family has sufficiently strong social, economic, and personal “ties” in Bangladesh and to compel the departure from Australia upon completion of the planned program of studies.
- Whether the student is telling the truth?
General traits:
- Students ability to lean and adopt
- Interests – goals and ambitions
Evidence that STUDENT has given serious thought to his plan.
Core elements:
- The course student is enrolled in
- Career outcomes and advantages of studying
Inter personal Presentation:
- Verbal expression, pitch and pause
- Social skills
All questions for the interview will be on general basis and only from the file submitted by the student.
Situational interview questions
- Tell me why did you select this course?
- Is this type of course available in Bangladesh?
- How do you plan to pay for your expenses abroad?
- Are you aware of all the rules and regulations of student visa?
- Will you work while you are studying?
Background Questions
- What research have you done on the University?
- How the course selected is different to the course offered in Bangladesh?
- Why did you not opt for the same course in Bangladesh?
- They totally asked about funds and ,Total family background......
- About course, about university ,about traveling expenses, Education agent
Avoid Faking
This is the most common factor for decline in visas. More than 60% of the students are found to fake an interview.Students must AVOID canned internet answers or fabricating the answers. They must not write it all down and avoid prepared script. Advise them NOT to use difficult words and explain to the point.
Sample Questions
*** Please link your all answers with your SOP, Don't say anything which you didn't mention in your SOP. You can add some more information but have to follow your SOP.***
About Australia:
Why have you chosen Australia for further studies?
Why do you wish to study in Australia?Why do you have chosen Australia? Why not other country?
Why did you select Australia for higher studies? Isn't this course offered by any university or college in Bangladesh?
Why do you wish to study in Australia?Why do you have chosen Australia? Why not other country?
Why did you select Australia for higher studies? Isn't this course offered by any university or college in Bangladesh?
I choose Australia for several reasons,first of all, Australian education system and the quality of education provide more practical learning compare with Bangladesh and other country as well. Secondly, Australian university provide the best knowledge and skills to the students with a globally reputed and recognized degree, along with a great environment in studying for international students. Thirdly, based on the student affordability, quality of life and study, Australia, become one of the most popular destinations for international student. Beside that the attractive natural beauty along with multicultural, safe and friendly society is the perfect study environment for the international student. And I strongly believe that quality education in Australia will give me a lot of practical knowledge and skills that would help me to build strong foundation for my future career.
Tell me something about Australia? (We recommend go through internet)
Australia is a Commonwealth country. The mainland Australian contains numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area.
Capital – Canberra
Largest City – Sydney
National Language- English
Largest City – Sydney
National Language- English
Australia is a continent that experiences a variety of climates due to its size. The weather can range from below zero temperatures in the Snowy.
Where will you stay in AUSTRALIA?
I will stay in hostel or any hotel.
Sample Questions
About Course:
What course are you going for? Or Which Subclass and assessment level?
Master of Science (Project Management) - Course work
Sub class- 573 and
Assessment level-1
What is your Commencement date, Total Cost of Tuition Fees , Living Expense per year?
Check your Offer letter for date and your tuition fees.
Living cost is $18,610 AUD per year (2015)What is the course curriculum? Or What is the course structure or Contents?
2 years Master coursework program including 4 semesters
Include the following Subject………..
Project Management Overview
Project Management Overview
Project Cost Management
Project Risk Management
Project Time Management
Project Quality Management
Project Procurement Management
Project Risk Management
Project Time Management
Project Quality Management
Project Procurement Management
Program and Portfolio Management
Project and People
What is your recent qualification? When you have finished your highest qualification?
I have finished Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic management and leadership in 2012 and BBA majoring in Management Information system in 2008.
How the course will be useful to applicant career?
Firstly for in-depth knowledge
Secondly as a mark of academic excellence
Finally for a long term career prospect
What is the scope of your course? Or what is the main scope of your selected course?
After complete the course, this course would open a new horizon to me. I would expect to work in the multinational organization or bank as a project manager.
Why did you select this course? Or Why are you taking this course?
Is it relevant to your previous studies?
After Studies (if any Gap)?
After finished my course in UK I back to country in 2012 and joined in a pharmaceuticals company as an It offer and worked there from February, 2013 to august, 2014.
Isn’t this course offered by any university in Bangladesh?
Well before applying in Australia I had a short research about this course and found this program offer by few private institutions on professional training level but not in master level. Checked also five ranking private university in BD including IUB, AIUB,NSU, BRACK, EWU and DU, they offer MBA in Management but not in project management.
Benefits of the course?
This course would provide me the analytical tools, knowledge and skill towards good project design, analysis, implementation and management.
Few more ques ..
What are the benefits that this course will bring to you?
Where did you complete last study course?
What is your specialization?
What majors will you have in this course?
Sample Questions
About University:
Why did you choose this specific university? Or why you have chosen the university?
Tell me something about the university?
Can you tell some of details about your selected university?
What is the main thing to choose this university?
Answer this base on your SOP.Can you tell some of details about your selected university?
What is the main thing to choose this university?
Can you tell me the location of the University?
How did you find about it and the location of the university?
Find your university location from university web page.
Why did you choose this institute and how did you find about it?
The institute is providing one of the best courses in Australia and its fee is reasonable, complete study atmosphere.After surfing the net and consult with different consultants I chose this college for my studies.
How many university you applied?
About Career path:
Do you intend to work in Australia after completing the course?
No, Not at all.
After completion of your study what’s your plan?
What will you do after you go back to your home country?What do you intend to you after completion of your studies?
Well after completion my study I would like to return to Bangladesh and work in a multinational company because in Bangladesh there are lots of job opportunities for job seeker with a Australian degree.
Have you researched your career prospects?
What are your future plans?
Base on your SOP answer your future plan and career.
Will you come back to Bangladesh?
Yes I will
How do u believe your chosen program will contribute toward your current or chosen career path?
How much do u expect to earn after completing your studies
What is the difference you can make by doing your courses in the respective country?
some more:
What is your career outcome of this course?
Do you have any experience certificate?Are you currently working?
Why did you left your job?
Sample Questions
About Sponsor:
How do you intend to fund your studies for the entire duration of your stay in Australia?
What are you current personal circumstances in your home country and within Australia that is family relationship?
Talk about your family background including your sponsor
Who is your sponsor?
My father is my sponsor.
What proof do you have that your sponsor can support your studies?
My father’s bank statement is a valid proof, that my father can bear all my expenses of study in Australia.
Source of income of your sponsor? Or what is your father’s job?
Well my father is a businessman and has export import business.
How are you related to him?
(If not father)
How many people are his/her dependents?
No one
Why is he sponsoring you?
My father wants to provide me the best education for my future.
Do you have any relative or friend in AUSTRALIA?
No I don’t have any relative and friend in Australia.
How many brothers and sisters do you have? Or how many siblings u have?
I have one brother and one sister and both are married.
What is your annual household income?
What is your father’s annual income?
Tell me something about your family?
How can your parents afford your expenses?
How are your related to your sponsor?
Other
Why your IELTS is score low?
You don’t seem to understand English well?
Taken coaching for IELTS or not
If taken IELTS training, who teach you?
If the visa officers ask why should I grant you the visa
Well my only purpose to get this visa is for my education. After successfully completion of my degree I would like to help my nation through my education which I have learned from Australia.
What will you do if your visa is rejected?
If my visa gets rejected due to some reason I will try to solve it and if it will not be resolved I would try to use my second option to get Canadian student permit.
What will you do during the off period/Semester?
I would like to travel in Australia and want to visit as much as possible places to see the natural beauty of Australia before return my country.
How much money is available for your stay in AUSTRALIA?
What will be the total cost of per year?
Total cost is 18,610 AUD$
Have you applied your visa through yourself or any consultant or agent?
Yes I have applied through consultant.
If yes then what is the name of your consultant or agent?
My consultant or agent name is “Name”
How many hours can you work in whole week?
As far as working is concerned during study, I would prefer to study more and more during free time rather than work in Australia.
Prepare the students for the following:
- That they learn each and everything about the course, university and the country that they are going to. (Avoid Geography)
- Prepare students in-depth regarding the broad questions about themselves and their family.
- Get them to practice the “GREET” and ask the punch line (Good Afternoon Madam, how can I help you?) and a Thank you at the finish
- It is very important to be loud and clear when talking
- Only answer the question asked and avoid “dilly darling”
- The answer should not be very long and not very short. It should convey the message clearly to the interviewer. Avoid long Pauses
- In case the student does not understand the interviewer’s question, please train them to ask the question again or repeat. Students must not hesitate to ask questions
- Must train students to believe in themselves and with confidence
Writer: Md Shimul
Student of Curtin University,
Perth, Australia.