Having your own questions to ask at a university interview can demonstrate how enthusiastic you are about studying there. Here’s some we recommend you ask.
Updated: 17 Mar 2025
You’ve done your prep and feel confident in answering questions at your university interview. You can talk about why you’ve chosen that uni and course, and have shown enthusiasm throughout.
However, one part of the interview process you may feel stuck on is coming up with questions to ask your interviewer at the end.
This is an opportunity to ask things about your chosen uni that can’t be answered by doing your own research. It’s also an extra chance to show your interviewer that you’re engaged and passionate about the course. So, what are some good topics to ask about? Keep reading for some of our suggestions.
This question demonstrates your determination to succeed and that you’re looking to make the most of your time studying there. It also shows your interviewer you’re keen to embody their values and you may find you already identify with some of the qualities they talk about. The answer you receive will also tell you a bit more about what life is like for students on this course.
If a placement is part of your course, it’s good to get an idea of where previous students have gone so you can start thinking about your own opportunities. If a placement isn’t mentioned as part of your course, then asking about internship options shows how serious you are about getting experience ahead of graduating into the workforce.
Aside from your own interests, it may be a good idea to ask your interviewer for their recommendations of clubs, societies or programmes that can support your studies and help you develop essential workplace skills. This also shows an enthusiasm to be part of uni life and make friends outside of your course.
This question puts the spotlight on your interviewer and their answer will be a mixture of both professional and personal sentiments. It’s a great way to get an idea of what they like about working at this uni and about the faculty, and can help you learn more about life there from a different perspective.
Some other good questions to ask that are specific to your course are:
"How many contact hours can I roughly expect to have per week?"
"What are the facilities like in your school or department?"
"What guest lecturers have you had in the past?"
And if you’re really stuck for something to say, you can always ask when you’re likely to hear whether you’ve been successful in your interview – chances are you’ll want to know this anyway!