University of Surrey Phd Student Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of Surrey.
University of Surrey
PhD Student
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The interview process was quite straightforward. I was asked to prepare a presentation. Although I wasn't selected due to lacking more experience, the interviewers were encouraging and expressed their gratitude for my participation.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates your pursuit of a PhD?
University of Surrey
PhD Student
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a two-part interview process. The first interview was at the university, and the second, more formal interview, was with the sponsor. Since I already knew the university staff, that interview was more about the sponsor assessing my suitability for the project.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Tell me about your teamwork.
- What are your thoughts on teamwork?
- Can you demonstrate your ability to work in a team?
University of Surrey
PhD Student
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
They made me feel really comfortable. The interviewer was friendly and showed me around the labs, introducing me to the other staff. The interview itself was straightforward, more like a conversation, and I didn't feel pressured at all.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you discuss your past experiences as detailed in your CV?
University of Surrey Phd Student Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from University of Surrey interview reports.
“What do you know about materials science?”
Read reports →“Why are you interested in this university?”
Read reports →“What motivates your pursuit of a PhD?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on teamwork?”
Read reports →“Tell me about the research papers you've worked on in the past.”
Read report →“Can you demonstrate your ability to work in a team?”
Read report →“Tell me about your teamwork.”
Read report →“Can you discuss your past experiences as detailed in your CV?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your past experiences that are relevant to this role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 University of Surrey interview reports.