UC Irvine Graduate Program Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at UC Irvine.
UC Irvine
Graduate Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
After they like your application, you need to submit an introductory video and then attend an in-person interview before you can get accepted. They do offer application workshops that you can participate in while applying. I really recommend doing one, as it helped me a lot and I got to interview the same day the workshop was held.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe your short-term and long-term career aspirations?
UC Irvine
Graduate Student
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
We had a Zoom call scheduled with some professors. We talked a lot about my research interests, my academic background, my training in methods, and what I want to do long-term. It was pretty professional but also casual, and we could both ask each other stuff.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What made you decide on UCI?
- What's your interest in strategy?
- Do you have any questions for us?
UC Irvine
Graduate Student
Intern Average Neutral experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
After submitting my application, I was invited for an interview. The recruitment event took place over a weekend at UCI. They covered my hotel stay and other expenses for the weekend. I had the opportunity to meet with four faculty members during this time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you tell me about your research background and your plans for future research?
UC Irvine Graduate Program Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UC Irvine interview reports.
“What made you decide on UCI?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to come to UCI for your graduate studies?”
Read reports →“What makes UCI your choice compared to other institutions you applied to?”
Read reports →“What's your interest in strategy?”
Read reports →“Did you write a personal statement?”
Read report →“Can you tell us about your research interests?”
Read report →“Could you tell me about your research background and your plans for future research?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself and discuss your research interests? Also, tell me about the project mentioned in your SOP.”
Read report →“What are your goals?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 UC Irvine interview reports.