1. What is your full name? / Introduce yourself.

Why:  It’s basically an icebreaker question, a bit of small talk to get to know you while helping you acclimatise. 

Solution: Confidence, confidence, confidence - approach with confidence, tell them your name, your academic background, and a bit about what you plan to do in the future. Do not babble though - keep it succinct. 

Exhibit: “My name is [Your Name]. I have recently completed my Bachelor’s degree in [Your Field] from [Your University]. I am passionate about [Your Interest], and I am looking forward to pursuing my Master’s in [Your Course] in France.”

2. How many percentages did you secure in your Bachelor’s?

Why: To assess your academic performance and consistency in your studies.

Solution: Mention your percentage or grade point and highlight your strengths. If your grades are slightly lower, focus on your efforts to improve and your passion for the field.

Exhibit: “I secured [Your Percentage/Grade] in my Bachelor’s degree. My strong performance in subjects like [Key Subjects] reflects my dedication to this field.”

3. Do you have any backlogs? / What is the reason for getting backlogs?

Why: To evaluate your ability to manage academic challenges.

Solution: If you had backlogs, explain them honestly but ensure you emphasize how you overcame them and what you learned.

Exhibit: “I had [Number] backlogs due to [Reason, e.g., health issues]. However, I worked hard to clear them and achieved excellent results in subsequent semesters.”4. Why didn’t you choose to study this course in your home country?

4. Why is your percentage too low?

Why: To understand any gaps in your academic performance.

Solution: Acknowledge the issue, provide a genuine reason, and focus on how you’ve worked to improve.

Exhibit: “My percentage was slightly lower in my second year due to [Reason]. However, I focused on improving my performance and excelled in my final year.”

5. What was the specialization of your Bachelor’s?

Why: They are trying to understand your journey, like how it’s relevant to what you’d be pursuing in France. 

Solution: Just share what you specialised in and explain how it is linked to your choice of master’s. 

Exhibit: “I specialized in [Field] during my Bachelor’s, which provided me with a strong foundation for pursuing [Master’s Course] in France.”

6. In which year did you complete your Bachelor’s?

Why: They want to understand the chronology, the timeline, and if there were any gaps. 

Solution: Tell them the year you completed your bachelor’s and if you’ve been doing something productive since, make sure they know about it. 

Exhibit: “I completed my Bachelor’s in [Year]. Since then, I have been [Working/Interning/Preparing for further studies].”

7. Did you have any gaps in your education? / What was the reason for the gap?

Why: This one’s a natural follow-up to the last question - they wanna know why you took the gap and what you did during that period. 

Solution: Honesty is the best policy here - just tell them what you were up to. 

Exhibit: “I took a gap year to gain practical experience through an internship at [Company], where I worked on [Project/Skill].”

8. What did you do after completing your Bachelor’s?

Why: Quite a few courses in France require experience as part of the admissions process, so they want to understand how much professional experience you possess and how it pertains to the course you’d be pursuing. 

Solution: Talk about relevant experiences such as internships, jobs, or skill development courses.

Exhibit: “After my Bachelor’s, I worked as a [Position] at [Company], where I gained hands-on experience in [Field].”

9. Why did you choose to study abroad instead of in your home country?

Why: It’s quite the natural question in this case - one has to have a very good reason to leave their home country to go someplace else, for years on end for that matter. So yep, they are probably probing for that reason. 

Solution: Talk about the high quality of education France has to offer, the exposure, and the distinct opportunities you can find there which might not be as prominently available in your home country. 

Exhibit: “While my home country offers good education, studying in France provides access to world-class facilities, diverse perspectives, and opportunities to learn from globally renowned professors.”

10. Why did you choose France instead of other countries like Germany, Canada, or Australia?

Why: Beyond them wanting to understand why you chose France, they also wanna know the thought-process behind your due diligence because almost every student considers multiple study destinations before making their ultimate choice. 

Solution: Talk about affordability, your appreciation for the culture, and ideally how the course you’re looking for is the one you found in France, meaning it was natural you zeroed in on France. 

Exhibit: “France offers a unique blend of affordable education, top-ranked universities, and a rich cultural experience, which aligns perfectly with my goals.”

11. Why did you choose a specific university/course?

Why: They need to understand if you’ve made a well-informed, and most importantly, well-intentioned choice in terms of choosing your university and course. 

Solution: Discuss the university’s reputation, the course structure, and how you see your aspirations being fulfilled through it in the long haul. 

Exhibit: “I chose [University] because of its strong emphasis on [Specialization] and its faculty’s expertise in [Field]. The curriculum perfectly aligns with my career goals.”

12. How will this course help you achieve your future goals?

Why: They want to gauge your clarity with regards to your career plans. 

Solution: Talk specifically about the modules and papers in the course they will provide you with the skills to pursue the career you want. 

Exhibit: “This course will help me develop expertise in [Skill], which is essential for achieving my goal of [Career Objective].”

13. How are you financing your studies?

Why: Basically, they need to confirm that you’ve got the financial means to support yourself during your study abroad in France. 

Solution: Mention your means of funding - be it family or scholarships.

Exhibit: “I have secured a blocked account with [Amount] as per the requirements and will receive additional support from my family.”

14. Do you have any VISA refusal history?

Why: If you’ve got a visa refusal history, things can definitely get tricky. If not, you know what to do. 

Solution: Be honest if applicable, but explain why it happened and how you’ve gone about rectifying the situation. 

Exhibit: “I had a visa refusal earlier due to [Reason], but I have since addressed the issue and ensured all my documents are complete.”

Conclusion

Annnd that covers up all the Campus France interview questions you’d have to contend with to land your study visa for France! If you’ve read this far, you clearly have the conviction, and we are confident that you’d clear your study visa interview without a hitch. 

Now, now, in case you do feel a tad bit too overwhelmed, we’ve got your back - with over 15 years of experience with helping students out from admissions, to study visa interviews like this one, to settling into their new academic adventure, our counsellors have the requisite know-all to help you navigate every stage with ease.