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Queen Mary University of London Pre-CAS Interview Questions 2026
Why Queen Mary · UK · Your course · Career · Finances · Accommodation · English
Updated July 2026Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) — a Russell Group university with a large international intake — issues your CAS but does not run its own pre-CAS interview. The interview to prepare for is the Home Office's credibility interview, usually taken as part of your Student visa application from overseas, and in some cases carried out on arrival in the UK at the airport. It's conducted entirely in English, by video call or telephone, and your English-language proficiency forms part of the assessment.
The official's job is to decide whether you're a genuine and credible student, so you should be ready to discuss specific details about your chosen course and explain clearly why you selected Queen Mary. Vague, generic answers are the enemy here. One firm rule: failing to attend a scheduled interview without a valid reason will likely mean your application is refused — so respond to any invitation promptly and take it seriously.
The cost of walking in unprepared
Queen Mary University of London's pre-CAS process runs 5 stages. Failing to attend without a valid reason will likely result in your application being refused.
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- 1Accept your Queen Mary offer and meet its conditions. Accept your Queen Mary offer and meet its conditions; QMUL issues your CAS (no university interview stage).
- 2Apply for your Student visa. Apply for your Student visa; the Home Office may invite you to a credibility interview (by video call or telephone), usually during the application.
- 3In some cases you may be interviewed on arrival in the UK at the airport. be ready either way.
- 4Answer in English on why the UK. Answer in English on why the UK, why Queen Mary, and specific details of your course; your English is assessed throughout.
- 5The official decides whether you're a genuine. The official decides whether you're a genuine, credible student; a no-show without a valid reason likely means refusal.
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Why Queen MaryUK
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Queen Mary University of London pre-CAS interview FAQs
Does Queen Mary run its own pre-CAS interview?
No — QMUL issues your CAS; the credibility interview is the Home Office's.
How is it conducted?
Entirely in English, by video call or telephone, usually during your visa application — and in some cases on arrival at the airport.
What is it checking?
Whether you're a genuine and credible student, including specific knowledge of your course and why you chose Queen Mary.
What if I miss my interview?
Failing to attend without a valid reason will likely result in your application being refused.
What's the biggest pitfall?
Vague, generic answers — be specific about your course and your reasons. Note: universities change these policies each cycle — check Queen Mary's current guidance.
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Merra is an independent interview practice platform and is not affiliated with Queen Mary University of London. Pre-CAS processes vary by university and may change without notice.
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