University of Cambridge interviews
University of Cambridge interviewsConversational interviews and strict AI rules
Conversational, not a trap
“Interviews are typically conversational and informal. Interviewers will not be trying to catch you out.”
University of Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions OfficePostgraduate Study site: interviews
Talk it through
Cambridge says postgraduate interviews are typically conversational and informal, not trying to catch you out.
ExampleFeasibility and resources
“Discuss your research proposal, including feasibility and resources required”
University of Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions OfficePostgraduate Study site: interviews
Discuss what the proposal needs
Interviews help departments discuss your research proposal, including feasibility and resources.
ExampleFind the weaknesses first
“Critically evaluate your proposal. Think about potential weaknesses, limitations, and challenges.”
University of Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions OfficePostgraduate Study site: interviews
Critique your own proposal
Cambridge advises evaluating your proposal critically: its weaknesses, limitations and challenges.
ExampleOne part of the decision
“Interviews are just one part of the admissions process, and decisions are not based on your interview performance alone.”
University of Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions OfficePostgraduate Study site: interviews
Know the interview is not everything
Cambridge says decisions are not based on interview performance alone.
ExampleNo AI in the interview, or in statements
“AI must not be used to impersonate or assist you during an interview, including to help your use of English.”
University of Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions OfficePostgraduate Study site: using AI in your application
Answer without help, in your own English
Cambridge says AI must not impersonate or assist you in an interview, including with your English.
Example“AI must not be used when writing personal statements and CVs. This prohibition covers the use of AI to help your use of English.”
University of Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions OfficePostgraduate Study site: using AI in your application
Write statements and CVs yourself
Cambridge prohibits AI in personal statements and CVs, including help with English.
ExampleLast reviewed