University of British Columbia Graduate Program Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 14 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of British Columbia.
University of British Columbia
Graduate Student
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interviewer was great. The interview focused mainly on behavioral questions. If you didn't know an answer, you could just say you didn't understand the question. There were no technical questions related to quant or finance.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you tell me why you're interested in UBC?
- What are your reasons for choosing Vancouver?
- Do you have any experiences or thoughts on DEI?
University of British Columbia
Graduate Student
Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied to the MBAN program, and the application included personal details, SOP, LOR, and a video interview. After getting accepted based on my online application, I was offered an interview with the admissions team for the MBAN program.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses.
- Can you describe how you deal with conflict in a work setting?
- Could you share an example of a time you offered a solution that was well-received by everyone?
University of British Columbia
Graduate Student
Intern Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Group Recruiter call
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral Other
Over a two-day period, I met with the principal investigator and the lab team. I was asked to present my research during a seminar/journal club session. I also had the chance to meet with all the graduate students and postdocs in the lab. However, my meeting with the supervisor was very brief, lasting less than 10 minutes, which I felt was indicative of our future working relationship during my graduate studies.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What draws you to this particular field of study?
University of British Columbia Graduate Program Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from University of British Columbia interview reports.
“What do you know about proteomics?”
Read reports →“What are your reasons for choosing Vancouver?”
Read reports →“How would you redesign the system given different technological limitations?”
Read reports →“Do I need to answer these questions??”
Read reports →“Can you relocate for this position?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on EDI?”
Read report →“What is your interest in chemistry and how do you see your future?”
Read report →“What is your field of study?”
Read report →“What draws you to this particular field of study?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 14 University of British Columbia interview reports.