Everything you need to prepare for your CAS interview
Understand what to expect, how to prepare, and where to find the key resources — before you drill individual categories below.
Know your university and its city — where you'll live, study and travel. Specific, lived-in detail is what reads as a genuine student.
1. Understanding the CAS interview
2. Academic & course knowledge
- Be ready to describe what your course covers, including key modules.
- Understand how you'll be assessed — exams, coursework, projects.
- Explain why you chose this course and how it fits your future goals.
3. Funding your studies
- Be clear about your source of funds (savings, sponsorship, scholarship).
- If sponsored, know your sponsor's occupation, salary and relationship to you.
- Know the maintenance amounts above and the 28-day rule.
- Be able to convert between your home currency and GBP.
4. Accommodation & location
- Have a provisional UK address with postcode and monthly cost.
- Interviewers may check it on maps — keep it realistic.
- Know your travel time and cost to campus.
5. Responsibilities as an international student
- Attend regularly — around 15 study hours per week.
- Engage actively and complete assignments on time.
- Follow UK laws, college regulations and all visa conditions.
6. Interview behaviour & technical setup
- Research your course and university thoroughly; be specific and factual.
- Listen carefully and answer the actual question asked.
- Do not read from notes or a screen — interviewers can tell.
- Use a device with a working mic and camera, a quiet, well-lit room and stable internet.
Master every category
Nine focused categories covering exactly what the interview tests.
Personal Introduction
Deliver a crisp, genuine 45–60s picture of who you are and why you're here.
Academic & Work Background
Show your academic path is real and connects logically to this course.
Course Knowledge
Know your course inside out — modules, assessment, duration, dates.
University Knowledge
Give a personal, researched reason for choosing your university.
Accommodation & Campus Life
Show a realistic accommodation and living plan near campus.
Financial Preparation
Prove financial credibility with exact numbers and the 28-day rule.
Documentation & Compliance
Understand your responsibilities and compliance duties.
Visa & Immigration Awareness
Know your visa conditions and immigration facts precisely.
Future Plans
Present a credible, specific plan for after graduation.
Sudden Questions
Stay relaxed on the off-script question — there's no rubric here, just be a genuine person for a moment.