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Pre-CAS Interview

Important information - please read carefully.

You must complete an interview with NTU International team staff as part of your application process. Read our advice carefully.

Please ensure you attend your interview to avoid your application to NTU being withdrawn. We will only allow one opportunity to attend your interview. If you can no longer attend your booked interview, ensure that you cancel or re-arrange, otherwise your NTU application will be rejected.

Please note that the calendar is on UK time zone.  If you’re in a different time zone, convert to your local time. Please download the calendar invite from the booking so this is in your calendar at the correct time.

Please note the deadline to complete all interviews is Monday 3 August 2026.

Your interview

  • The Pre-CAS interview is an important step in meeting your offer conditions.
  • You will be expected to have prepared and can show your research into NTU, your course, and your decision to study in the UK. You can use the NTU website to research your course, modules, placement options, facilities and all opportunities within NTU. You should also use reputable third party comparison sites for universities, such as UKCISA.
  • Please save the following email address into your contacts so you do not miss any important information.
  • Please only book one appointment. If you book more than one appointment and fail to attend one of the appointments your application to NTU will be rejected.
  • Please outline any accessibility requirements you may have (for example needing a longer interview slot). We aim to make our interviews accessible to everyone. Whilst we will always do our best to meet individual support needs, we may need at least four weeks notice to arrange external support, such as BSL interpreters.
  • Please make sure to join your Pre-CAS interview 5 minutes before the scheduled start time and make sure to test your camera, microphone and internet before joining the meeting.
  • Make sure you are alone, in a quite area with minimal background noise or distractions.
  • Once you start the meeting, you will be admitted to the meeting with NTU staff. You must be fully prepared to begin your interview once you join the meeting and turn on your camera.
  • Please have your ID on hand to show at the start of your interview.
  • Any inappropriate behaviour or conduct during the interview will result in the interview being ended, and your application to NTU being rejected, as per section 12 of the Admissions policy.
  • If you do not require a Student Visa, please upload evidence to your application. Our Admissions team will review and remove the interview condition.

Your next steps

Postgraduate offer holders

During July we will only offer pre-CAS interview slots to offer holders who have made their Advance Payment. We recommend you make this payment through Flywire.

Once you have made your payment, we will share an exclusive link for you to book your pre-CAS interview with the international team. Provided you pass the interview, your place will then be confirmed.

Undergraduate offer holders

If you have an offer to study an undergraduate course, we still encourage you to make your Advance Payment as soon as possible. We recommend you make this payment through Flywire.

However, we understand you may still be waiting for your academic results and are unable to make your advance payment at this time.

If you are in this situation, you can contact your country team to find out how to secure one of our limited interview places.

How to prepare for your interview

Follow our advice carefully so you are best prepared to be successful in your interview.

  • Applicants will only have 1 interview opportunity. If you fail your interview, we will not be able to reconsider any further interviews.
  • We will remind you of your interview 24 hours before your appointment. If you need to reschedule, you can do so through your original confirmation email.
  • Please make sure your passport is uploaded before your interview. For Indian applicants this includes address page 34. For Pakistan applicants this includes place of birth on page 2.
  • You will need to make sure you are in a quiet room, alone, with no or little background noise.
  • Make sure no one else is in the room with you.
  • Make sure you have a good internet connection.
  • Where possible, we advise that you conduct the interview from a Laptop.  Avoid touching your laptop during the interview. We will ask you to switch your phone off within your interview.
  • If you are using a phone for your interview, you will be asked to put this on a flat surface and not touch your phone during the interview.
  • Make sure to start your interview on time. If you are late, we cannot guarantee we will be able to complete your interview within your time slot, and you may need to reschedule.
  • If you have any connectivity issues, we only allow 1 interview attempt. If you do not attend your interview, you will fail the interview, and your application will be rejected.
  • The team may ask you to complete certain actions throughout the interview, to ensure you are not using any AI tools.

Your interview will last approximately 15 minutes.

1. To begin, we will need to verify your identity, so please have your photo identification ready, such as your passport.

2. Once you have passed the identity checks, we will start recording the interview.

3. The team will read our AI statement, and ask you to complete certain actions, and agree to this statement.

4. You will then be asked a series of questions. The questions will be different for every interview, but will cover topics such as :

  • Why you have chosen to study in the UK?
  • Why you have chosen to study your course at NTU?
  • What research you have done about NTU and your course?
  • How you plan to fund your study in the UK?
  • What your plans are for your future after graduating from this course?

Successful candidates will need to provide detailed, authentic, well-researched answers. You should be able to provide specific knowledge of your course, modules, course team, and why you chose this course.

During the interview you should not read from any webpages or notes. The use of AI tools within the interview is forbidden.You will need to demonstrate knowledge of NTU, and Nottingham, and clearly explain why you chose NTU over other UK universities. You will need to clearly show you are prepared to fund your studies and life in the UK.

5. Then, it is your time to ask any questions before we conclude the interview. It's an opportunity for you to ask more about NTU and studying here.

6. After your interview, the Admissions team will review the recording, and the result of your interview will be updated on your application portal within 10 working days.

  • Check your applicant portal for the update of your condition.
  • Once this has been marked as satisfied, this means you have passed your interview and can proceed with meeting the remainder of your offer conditions.
  • You will still need to prepare for your UKVI visa interview. A successful NTU interview does not guarantee a successful UKVI visa application.

Terms and conditions

Please read the below points carefully.

  1. NTU ‘s decision on the interview is final.
  2. We allow 1 interview attempt, if you do not attend your interview, this will be a failure, and your application will be rejected from the course.
  3. Any inappropriate behaviour or conduct during the interview will result in the interview being ended, and your application to NTU being rejected, as per section 12 of the Admissions policy.
  4. If an applicant is rejected, we will not accept any future applications to NTU. This includes alternative course applications.
  5. AI tools are strictly forbidden within the interviews, and use of these will result in a failed interview.
  6. If you successfully pass an interview, and then decide to defer your application, you may be required to re-interview for your new course start date.
  7. Success in NTU interview does not guarantee a successful UKVI interview.
  8. Interview slots have limited availability; students must ensure they book ahead to secure an appointment. If you can no longer make your interview, please cancel or reschedule to allow other applicants to book that interview slot:
  • A) Make sure to take into consideration any conditions or CAS issuance deadlines. We cannot waive the interview condition in any circumstances.
  • B) If you fail to book an interview appointment in time, NTU cannot confirm your place on the course, and you may need to reapply for a later start date.
  • C) If we receive multiple bookings, NTU reserves the right to cancel duplicate appointments.

If you have any questions about your interview, please contact international@ntu.ac.uk.

Who requires an interview

You will need to successfully pass an interview with a member of the International team as part of the conditions of your offer. This applies if you are an offer holder with one of the following nationalities:

  • Afghanistani (if already in UK)
  • Bangladeshi
  • Burmese (if already in UK)
  • Ghanaian
  • Indian:
    • Postgraduate offer holders need to attend an interview if:
      • you are not being supported by an NTU contracted agent or
      • you are from the Punjab or Haryana regions of India.
    • Undergraduate offer holders need to attend an interview if you are from the Punjab or Haryana regions of India.
  • Iranian
  • Kenyan
  • Nepalese
  • Nigerian (postgraduate offer holders only)
  • Pakistani
  • Sri Lankan