Universitetet i Oslo Phd Student Interview Questions
& Process
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Universitetet i Oslo.
Universitetet i Oslo
PhD Student
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process was professional, involving interviews with 3 PIs and a Postdoc. I also asked some questions about living and doing research in Norway, and their answers were helpful.
Confirmed questions1 question
- You must have read our articles if you're interested in our research. Which one fascinated you the most and why?
Universitetet i Oslo
PhD Student
Intern Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Panel Background check
Interview formats
Presentation Technical Behavioral
The interview was online and required a 10-15 minute PowerPoint proposal presentation beforehand. Two panel members, lacking relevant subject expertise, conducted the interview. The lead interviewer made an unprofessional comment. It felt like they had an internal candidate, and despite promises of a timely update, no communication followed. Upon inquiry, it was confirmed the position went to an internal candidate, highlighting favoritism. This experience contrasts with my current funded PhD at another institution where my research is valued, leading to publications.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you walk us through your proposal?
- Tell us more about your methodology.
- Can you describe the neuroscientific technique you intend to employ?
Universitetet i Oslo
PhD Student
Intern Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Technical screen
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The interview was a single round, starting with a 10-minute discussion of a paper, followed by 20 minutes of Q&A about my PhD project and its relevance. They were very rigid about scheduling, offering only one time slot without checking my availability.
Confirmed questions1 question
- In what ways is your prior project related to this PhD project?
Universitetet i Oslo Phd Student Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Universitetet i Oslo interview reports.
“Can you describe the neuroscientific technique you intend to employ?”
Read reports →“You must have read our articles if you're interested in our research. Which one fascinated you the most and why?”
Read reports →“Can you explain your choice of X method for your research?”
Read reports →“What are your primary research interests?”
Read reports →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“In what ways is your prior project related to this PhD project?”
Read report →“Could you walk us through your proposal?”
Read report →“Could you answer some general technical questions?”
Read report →“What made you decide to pursue this opportunity?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Universitetet i Oslo interview reports.