Section A:

Questions relating to Australia

Why do you wish to study in Australia not in Nepal?
Australian education has great value here in Nepal and in order to increase my competitiveness in the local Nepalese market I
have select Australia not in Nepal. (try to give name of Nepalese successful Australian Graduate).
Why Australia?
(Australia is a young and vibrant country with strong international reputation. Known as 3rd best place to study and live after
USA & Canada. Global recognition, Adaptable climatic conditions)
Why not India which is near from Nepal?
(Health and safety reason or any other reasons)
Why not UK and USA?
(Affordable living expensive when compared to UK and USA. It is a safe country when compared to US and UK. High standard
of
living)
Why ? (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra, Darwin etc.)
(Might be many reasons like climate, population, relatives etc.)
Questions relating to your Institutions and courses
What is your college name? (Browse institute website)
Can you please tell me the exact location of your college? (Browse institute website)
What is your course of study? (Browse institute website)
How many semesters does your course have? (Browse institute website)
How many units will you be studying on each semester? (Browse institute website)
Tell me something about your course? (Browse institute website)
Why do want to study this course? (Browse institute website)
What is the cost for your course? (See offer or ECOE)
Why did you select this college? (Browse institute website)
What is your College address? (Browse institute website)
Tell me the duration of your course? (Browse institute website)
When your course of study will begin? (See offer or ECOE)
When your course of study will end? (See offer or ECOE)
How many hours you will study per week? (15 to 20 hours per week)
Which are other Universities you have researched for the same course and why you have selected UB
among them? (Student needs to know about some other universities and have to explain the reason for
not selecting these Universities) (Browse institute website)
Course modules, duration, fees, units, subject and importance of the course (Browse institute website)
Questions relating to Finance
How many members in family? is any relatives of family person already in Australia? if yes their status
and visa subclass. (See relationship certificate)
Financial sponsor (How you will arrange your living cost, tuition fees and traveling cost?)
Sponsor's details and their occupations (salary, business, house rent, land rent, pension etc.) (See
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Relationship, income source, property valuation, and loan/bank balance)
Needs to know about the living cost in Australia for student and dependent (Consult with consultant)
Working rights while studying in Australia and its conditions (Consult with consultant)
Who is your sponsor? (See relationship, income source, property valuation and loan/bank balance)
How much is your living expenses? (Student AUD 18610, dependent AUD 5615)
How much is your traveling expenses? (AUD 2000 going and flying back)
From where did you take loan? (See Loan paper)
How much loan amount did you got? (See Loan paper)
How much is your weekly living expenses? (Browse institute website)
What are you sourcing of income? (See income source certificate)
What is your father’s annual income? (See income source certificate)
Questions relating to your Career Opportunity after study
What are you plans after completing your studies? (Be specific with your exist outcomes after study from Australia)
Career scope of this course in Nepal after completing course from Australia? (Discuss with your Consultant)
How much salary do you expect in your home country after Australian Degree? (Discuss with your consultant
and research about it.)
Questions relating to part time/full time work
How many hours will you work in Australia in a week? (40 hours per fortnight during school term, no limitation
during school holiday)
Will you work while study? (Yes, I to know international work experience)
Can you pay tuition fee from part time work? (No, my sponsor will spend for those; I use part time earning for
entertainment, research, travelling etc.)
Why you want to do part time work? (To learn overseas working practice, personality development, increase level of
confidence and add profile on my cv.)
Do you know about PSW?
Why PSW is important for you?
(It will provide graduates with a good understanding of the job market in Australia and how to prepare for the next
step in their international career. It will also enable you to network with potential employers and develop an
understanding of Australian work standards and work culture leading to a new and exciting career in Australia.
It will add value to your CV.)
Questions relating to your accommodation
Where do you live in Australia? (Hostel, friends, relatives etc.)
Do you have any relatives in Australia?
How much per week hostel living cost in your college?
Student visa conditions:
8202 ‐ CONTINUES STUDYING
8533 ‐ NOTIFY ADDRESS
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8501 ‐ HEALTH INSURANCE
8105 ‐ WORK LIMITATION
8516 ‐ MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY
8517 ‐ DEPENDANTS EDUCATION
Incase noncompliance of visa condition:
there may be serious consequences including: visa cancellation, detention and removal from Australia.
What course you are attending in Australia?
Which college / university you are attending?
Which campus you are going to attend in Australia?
What is your educational background?
Why do you want to take this course?
How long is the course duration?
In what way this course is going to help you in your career?
Who is sponsoring you?
Why they are sponsoring you?
What you want to do after completing your course?……many more .
These are some questions that I was asked by my CO (Dependent)
Student Single or Married? if Married, date of married, name of spouse, will accompanying with student
or not?
My name, date of birth?
Husbands name, date of birth?
Does he has any brothers or sisters?
What he is doing for living, what kind of job?
When and where we met?
How our relationships begin?
Why we decided to get married?
What will I do when I come to Australia?
Who is supporting me now?
How many times were I in Australia?
Have I met my husbands relatives?
How we are in contact, now when we are apart from each other?
There is no harm in doing that for yourself if it will make you feel better. If you forget something
(i did, i forgot one of my dates...) just say that you are not sure and give an estimate.
Immigration people are people and they know that sometimes people forget exactly when stuff
happens.
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Did you spend time with each other's families?
Bank records -- vacations taken together, flights booked, dinners purchased, anything that was
a shared expense.
Section B:
Interview tips:
For Interview Please Ensure that student is well aware of Course
they have choosen i.e. Fees, Duration, No of semesters, Course Contents,
Research they have done before joining X university (At least 4 Universities the
searched), Checked X Web site, Why Chose Australia in comparison to
Canada, UK, NewZealand, Study Gaps, Links with Australia, Spouse, How this
course will help them in career, Career Plans, Information on sponsors, Any
previous refusals etc.
here are most of the Questions they usually ask...
1. Why did you choose this university and how did you find it?
2. Why did you select the AUS for higher studies? Isn't this course offered by any university or college in
your country?
3. Why did you select this course? Is it relevant to your previous studies?
4. Can you tell me the location of the university/college?
5. What if you get AUS degree here, would you like to go to AUS again for higher Studies?
6. What is the scope of your course?
7. Why are you taking this course?
8. What is the course structure?
9. Do you intend to work in AUS after completion of your studies
10. What do you intend to do after completion of your studies?
11. What are your future plans?
12. What benefit will this course bring to you?
13. How much money can you earn after your completion of studies?
14. Where will you stay in AUS?
15. Who is your sponsor? How much do they earn in a year?
16. What proof do you have that your sponsor can support your studies?
17. What is the source of income of your sponsor?
18. How are you related to him?
19. Why are they sponsoring you? (if not father)
20. Do you have any relative or friend in AUS?
21. What is your father income source? How much he earns in a year?
22. Who all are earning members in your Family?
23. What is the course commencement date?
24. What will be the total cost of studies per year?
25. What will you do during the off period/semester?
26. How much money is available for your stay in AUS?
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27. Have you researched your career prospects?
Tip: Your answer should reflect clarity of thought, clarity of your intentions, and strong ties to your home
country.
Yes. I am sure the recent growth of my country’s economy will open many avenues for me to start my
industry. After acquainting with latest technologies in AUS, I look forward to start my industry in my
country.
Section C
Possible Visa Interview Questions and Answers in AUSTRALIA study visa.
1. Why did you choose this institute and how did you find about it?
The institute is providing one of the best courses in Australia and its fee is reasonable, complete study
atmosphere. After surfing the net and consult with different consultants I chose this college for my
studies.
2. Why did you select this course? Is it relevant to your previous studies?
This course will lead me towards the best opportunities of my life I mean to achieve my goals in life.
Yes this course is exactly related to my previous studies.
3. Can you tell me the location of the university/college?
Yes.. Well my college is located in Perth and college name is Central Institute of Technology.
4. Why did you select Australia for higher studies? Isn't this course offered by any university
or college in NEPAL?
• Australia education system is one of the best across the globe. AUSTRALIA education system has
high influence in our education system. We are far behind in research and advancement in any field of
life especially in education. Second I find complete study atmosphere in AUSTRALIA, which is not
available in NEPAL.
• Australian education has a strong international reputation for excellence. Whether I study at a
university, school, vocational or English language institute, I will receive a quality education that will
form a strong foundation for my future success.
5. What course are you going for?
It is Diploma of Engineering Technical Mechanical
6. What is the scope of your course?
The course I chose will open new horizons for me and there are high job prospects in multinational
firms at local and international level.
7. What are the benefits of your course?
This course will provide me with the practical skills and knowledge to produce drawings to design
specifications for manufacture by an engineering workshop. I will learn a range of computer drafting
skills as well as develop my knowledge of engineering processes and principles. I will also learn skills
in computing and engineering graphics.
8. Why are you taking this course?
Because this course is exactly related to my previous studies/ Experience.
9. What is the course structure or Contents?
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• Materials testing
• Produce detailed engineering drawings
• CAD & CAM
• Manufacturing engineering
• Drafting
• Engineering graphics
• Project management
• Die and molds manufacturing
• Reverse Engineering
10. Do you intend to work in AUSTRALIA after completion of your studies?
Yes I am planning to do PSW for international work experience.
11. What do you intend to you after completion of your studies?
Well after competition my study, I would return to NEPAL and will start my own business or join any
multinational firm for a suitable job in Middle East. Because there are plenty of job opportunities for
foreign degree holder with handsome salary.
12. How much money can you earn after your completion of studies?
50,000-60,000 NPR. Per month approximately.
13. Where will you stay in AUSTRALIA?
I will stay in hostel or any hotel.
14. Who is your sponsor?
Well by first sponsor is my sister and second is my brother.
15. What proof do you have that your sponsor can support your studies?
Well, my sister’s bank account statement is a valid proof, that my sister can bear all my expenses of
study in Australia.
16. Source of income of your sponsor?
Well my sister is a business woman and has a business partnership with Techno Graphic Company
which is located in Huston USA.
17. How are you related to him?
Well she is my sister.
18. How many people are his/her dependents?
No one
19. Why is she sponsoring you? (if not father)
Well she has a huge bank balance and can easily bear my education expenses.
20. Do you have any relative or friend in AUSTRALIA?
No I don’t have any relative and friend in Australia.
22. How many brothers and sisters do you have?
I have three brothers and two sisters and both are married.
23. What is the course commencement date?
Well my course classes will be started on 27-July-2013.
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24. What will be the total cost of per year?
Total cost of course is 12,000 AUD$
25. What will you do during the off period/semester?
I will come back to see my family and friends
26. How much money is available for your stay in AUSTRALIA?
Well, for stay in Australia 45,00,000 NPR. Are available.
27. Have you researched your career prospects?
Off course I have planned to choose any reputed multinational firm where I could learn more and
more. Second at that time possibly there will be competition in jobs, if I fail to get any good job then I
have plan to start my own business.
Visa or refusal
29. If the VISA officer asks why should I grant you VISA what should I answer?
Well my only purpose to get this visa to get education after come back to NEPAL I will try help to my
nation through my education which I have learned from Australia.
30. What will you do if your Visa is rejected?
Hum if my visa gets rejected due to some reason I will try to resolve it and if it will not resolved I
would try to use my second option to get UK study visa.
Miscellaneous
31. Have you ever visited any other country?
Yes INDIA, college tour.
32. What will you do during the off period/semester?
Yes definitely I would go my home.
33. You have done diploma from NEPAL and again diploma. Why do you want to do diploma
from Australia?
Yes I have done diploma from NEPAL in mechanical technology but this diploma’s subjects are entirely
different from my first one, by didn’t of this diploma I will learn different more things and it will
enhance my knowledge and skills and after getting degree of this diploma, I can easily get job in
middle east because they prefer foreign degree. And right now I don’t have any foreign country
degree which can give me a chance to earn handsome salary. Moreover; my brothers also working in
Middle East in a worldwide company and he also a foreign degree holder in civil Engineering and
earning handsome salary.
34. Have you applied your visa through yourself or any consultant or agent?
Yes I have applied through consultant.
35. IF yeas then what is the name of your consultant or agent?
My consultant or agent name is “KATHMANDU INFOSYS”
36. How many hours can you work in whole week?
As far as working is concerned during study, I would prefer to study more and more during free time
rather than work in Australia.
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SECTION D:
Student visa interview frequently asked questions and answers
Visa interview is an important step prior to the final confirmation of student visa approval for
most countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, UK and USA. Your interview
could fasten or delay your visa processing. Therefore, it is crucial that you prepare for the
interview and address all concerns of the visa officer.
The interview is taken by the ambassador or visa officer who may ask you a range of questions
mainly to ensure that your application case is genuine and your intentions align with what is
being written in the application form. The officer is a trained professional, who could ask
multiple unrelated questions, not to annoy you but to know your real interests and objectives. If
you are prepared, you can enjoy this process and meeting with someone who opens the door of
a new country for you.
Note: Here, I will be using the UK as a case study, but the information will be helpful in
obtaining visa to other countries like, Australia, Canada, UK and New Zealand etc.
The following are some of the important questions that the ambassador asks during the interview for
the student visa
1. Why did you choose this university and how did you find it?
Tip: You should go through the website and handbook of your university carefully. Pen down some
highlighted features such as World ranking, the research facility, the faculty profile, Alumni profile etc.
Visa officer wants to know the reason behind joining the particular University. You should also mention the
reason how you learned about the university.
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Sample answer:
This University is ranked highly especially in my field of study. I learned about this university
while surfing on the net and then visited their official website to get more information about the
university. I really got impressed with their Faculty profile and the course curriculum. The
curriculum was very much similar to what I want to study.
2. Why did you select the UK for higher studies? Isn’t this course offered by any university or
college in your country?
Tip: You should mention the quality of education in the UK . If the course is not available in your home
country, you can tell the VO that it is not offered in your country. If the same course is available in your
country, highlight the differences in the quality of education and the course structure in your country and
UK. You should convince the VO that doing this course from UK will add value to your profile. Talk
about a few researches being conducted in that field. Technical words work out when other things don’t.
Sample Answer:
UK has always been the center of excellence especially in (mention your field here) and provides
quality education by making students gain knowledge in a practical way as much as possible, so
it is quite an obvious choice for me.
3. Why did you select this course? Is it relevant to your previous studies?
Tip: You should be very clear about your future plans after doing this course. Prepare a good statement
mentioning about: How course is relevant to your previous degree, how this course adds value to you
profile, why you are interested in doing this course etc.
Sample Answer:
This course is related to my previous studies and I have got a strong interest in this field.
4. Can you tell me the location of the university/college?
Tip: You should do some research on your university before visa interview. You should know its exact
location and the location of different campus as well (if any). Location might be one of the reasons that
you selected this particular university, so make sure that you know its exact location.
Sample Answer:
Yes. You should do some research on your university before visa interview. You should know its
exact location and the location of different campus as well (if any).
5. What if you get a UK degree here, would you like to go to UK again for higher Studies?
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Tip: You should be able to convince the Visa Officer that you are interested to do higher studies from UK
because of high quality of education. Highlight the differences between doing education from UK and your
home country. Tell VO that how doing education from UK will add value to your profile.
Sample Answer:
Yes, I would like to go to UK again for higher studies because of high quality of education and
ample research facilities. And more over the quality of faculty is far better in UK.
6. What is the scope of your course?
Tip: Prepare a good statement mentioning about: How this course adds value to your profile and how this
course will benefit you when you return to home country after completing your studies.
Sample Answer:
The course will open new horizons for me and there are excellent job prospects for me in India
after completion of my course. Indian government is planning to open more research prospect
in this field and a formal degree and education will help me in contributing in that.
7. Why are you taking this course?
Tip: You should be very clear about your future plans after doing this course. You should mention how this
course is relevant to your previous degree, how this course adds value to you profile, why you are
interested in doing this course etc.
Sample Answer:
I have got a very strong interest in this field and doing this course will provide me a
specialization in my field of interest.
8. What is the course structure?
Tip: Visa Officer wants to know if you are well aware about the course. Go to the graduate school website
and find out the course structure (Semesters and subjects) of your program.
9. Do you intend to work in UK after completion of your studies?
Tip: Visa officer wants to know your intentions weather you have plans to return to your home country
after completing your studies or not.. You should read the immigration policies carefully on Embassy
website.
Sample Answer:
No. After completing my studies, I plan to return back to my home country and join my father’s
business and will try to grow it.
10. What do you intend to do after completion of your studies?
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Tip: Visa Officer wants to know your future plans and your approach towards our career and seriousness
towards it. Most of the students in interview show strong ties to home country and family.
Sample Answer:
After educating myself in the latest technologies, I plan to return back to my home country and
contribute in my family business. I also try to start up something of my own in future.
11. What are your future plans?
Tip: Your answers should reflect clarity of thought, clarity of your intentions and strong ties to your home
country.
Sample Answer:
I am sure the recent growth in my country’s economy will open many avenues for me to start
my company. After acquainting with latest technologies in UK, I look forward to start my
industry.
12. What benefit will this course bring to you?
Tip: You should be clear about the benefits that the course would give you, mention that your profile will
be good enough to get you a good opportunities in home country once you do your course. Mention how
your home country is growing and how you want to be a part of that growth. State some technical words
expressing the advancements in your field.
Sample Answer:
This is the challenging course for the developing country and will provide me With the latest
developments in the telecom industry and therefore would open a Plethora of job
opportunities. As my country is now growing and every foreign company is investing here so
after my study, I will have be a part of this growth.
13. How much money can you earn after your completion of studies?
Tip: Since you intend to return to home country, so you should mention the amount in your local currency.
Be authentic and realistic and don’t mention any unrealistic figure. Do some research on how much an
Alumnus of your University is earning and what is the average salary package in an industry you are
targeting to work..
14. Where will you stay in UK?
Tip: You should remember the exact address. This shows that you are sincere regarding your studies and
have planned for accommodation in advance. So make arrangement of this entire process in advance.
Take Universities help on this.
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Sample Answer:
Mention the exact address
15. Who is your sponsor? How much do they earn in a year?
Tip: Visa officer wants to recheck & verify your sponsorship documents. So you should have each and every
detail about you Visa file on your tips. You should know the knowledge of their occupation, annual income,
supporting documents and bank account statements.
Sample Answer:
My father and relatives.( As per Visa documents & Funds. You should have everything on your
tips whatever you have supplied in Visa Documents.)
16. What proof do you have that your sponsor can support your studies?
Tip: Again this question is a part of verifying your supporting documents. Visa Officer would like to see
proof of having sufficient funds to meet your expenses. You should properly organize all your documents
and as soon as the visa officer ask for the proof, handover the sponsor statement, bank statement and
other financial document that proves that your sponsor can support your studies
17. What is the source of income of your sponsor?
Tip: Again this is another way of checking your income source. Answer specifically what your father does.
Never show him to be idle, because that means your income has drastically reduced and works as a
negative point. Mentioning that your father is retired may prove to be a negative point. You can mention
that he worked for 30 years in ABC Company and now has his own consultancy dealing with (related to his
past experience)
18. How are you related to him?
Tip: Basically this question is asked in context to other relatives apart from Parents.
19. Why are they sponsoring you? (if not father)
Tip: You should have list of all your sponsors along with the sponsorship documents.
20. Do you have any relative or friend in UK?
Tip: Be truthful at this instance. Visa Documets will have record of this (about your
brother/sister/Mother/Father) with them. If your distant aunt or uncle stays there, then you don’t have to
say about them. All that matters is your immediate relatives i.e. own brother, sister, father or mother. Any
of your relative overstaying in UK may not be favorable considered.
21. What is your father income source? How much he earns in a year?
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Tip: This is again another example of question to verify your financial documents.
22. Who all are earning members in your Family?
Tip: Visa officer wants to know if you have a strong financial background. Mention your Father, Mother,
brother who all are earning.
23. What is the course commencement date?
Tip: You should remember the exact dates. Please read your offer letter and broacher carefully before Visa
interview.
24. What will be the total cost of studies per year?
Tip: You should be well aware of your tuition fees and other expenses and how they will be met. Mention
the tuition fees and the living expenses.
25. What will you do during the off period/semester?
Tip: You should mention about your strong ties to home country. You can say that you plan go back to your
home country to meet your family and friends. You should not say that you plan to work in UK as that
shows you are not financially strong and you are going there to earn money. This will make the Visa
Officer believe that even after completing your education, you would like to do job and settle there. These
kinds of questions are asked to check your intentions.
Sample Answer:
I plan to go back to meet my family and friends in my country
26. How much money is available for your stay in UK?
Tip: Mention the amount as per financial documents. Visa Officer wants to know if you have sufficient
money to pay for your education.
27. Have you researched your career prospects?
Tip: Your answer should reflect clarity of thought, clarity of your intentions, and strong ties to your home
country.