University of Alberta 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 University of Alberta.
University of Alberta
PhD Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Technical screen
Interview formats
Presentation Technical
The interview was about two hours long. First, they reviewed my CV. Then, I gave a presentation on my past research, followed by a 15-minute Q&A. After that, the interviewer showed me some materials about their project, and we discussed it.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you elaborate on the research you presented?
- What questions or comments do you have regarding the project materials?
- What is your understanding of our project based on the information provided?
University of Alberta
PhD Student
Intern Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, we'll dive deep into your research. Then, we'll chat about your research background, and also about what it's like living in Edmonton. This will repeat a couple of times. We'll then ask more about your research and living in Edmonton.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What research do you want to do
- Can you tell me about your research experience?
- What is life like in Edmonton?
University of Alberta
PhD Student
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Behavioral
I emailed the professor directly to apply. Then, I had to write a short literature review about a topic they assigned me. After that, I was invited for a virtual interview. They let me know I got the PhD position the very next day.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about yourself and your background.
- What are your thoughts on [assigned technical topic]?
University of Alberta Phd Student Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from University of Alberta interview reports.
“What is life like in Edmonton?”
Read reports →“Are you able to tolerate cold winters?”
Read reports →“What drives your interest in pursuing a PhD in Finance?”
Read reports →“Can you give talks about your research?”
Read reports →“What subjects do you want to research?”
Read report →“What questions or comments do you have regarding the project materials?”
Read report →“Can you elaborate on the research you presented?”
Read report →“What is your understanding of our project based on the information provided?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on [assigned technical topic]?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 University of Alberta interview reports.