Universität Zürich Phd Student Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Universität Zürich.
Universität Zürich
PhD Student
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
We had a general conversation about my research proposal and about 15 minutes about my personality. It wasn't too in-depth. Since it was an application to a chair, the focus was on addressing the professor's interests. The team had no input; the decision was entirely up to the professor.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Where do you plan to publish your work?
- Is there any existing data available for this project?
- What are your planned development directions for your PhD?
Universität Zürich
PhD Student
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
First, you'll present your master's thesis. After the presentation, they'll ask a bunch of questions about your work and why you're interested in joining. Then, over the next few days, you'll visit labs and chat with professors to make a good impression. Finally, everyone submits a preference list, and if there's a match, you get the position!
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you elaborate on your master's thesis research?
- What motivates your interest in joining our program/institution?
- What is your motivation for pursuing a PhD?
Universität Zürich
PhD Student
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The whole process took about three months from when I first applied until the interview days. Before you come to Zurich, you have to pick a Principal Investigator (PI) you'd like to work with, and they'll set up interviews for you. But before you even get to that point, you have to give a presentation to a committee who decides if you get admitted to the program. You only get a spot if you also get matched with a PI.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What was your motivation for choosing Zurich and this specific PhD program?
- Could you explain why you decided to leave your previous research lab?
Universität Zürich Phd Student Interview Questions
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“Is there any existing data available for this project?”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for pursuing a PhD?”
Read reports →“Where do you plan to publish your work?”
Read reports →“What was your motivation for choosing Zurich and this specific PhD program?”
Read reports →“Could you elaborate on your master's thesis research?”
Read report →“What are your planned development directions for your PhD?”
Read report →“What are your aspirations for your academic or research career?”
Read report →“What aspects of our research align with your interests?”
Read report →“Could you explain why you decided to leave your previous research lab?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Universität Zürich interview reports.