Most Commonly Asked PhD Interview Questions and Answer

Moklesur Rahman
3 min readJan 29, 2023

Congratulations on receiving an invitation for a PhD interview! This implies that the university’s admission committee believes you have the qualifications and abilities to pursue a PhD program with them. The interview is an opportunity for the committee to assess your compatibility with the program and to determine if you have the necessary drive and motivation to complete a doctorate. Although it may not be possible to know exactly what questions you will be asked, there are certain topics that are usually covered. Before getting admission into Phd, I had faced a lot of PhD interview, based on my experience, I am going to share most commonly asked 10 questions and tentative answer.

Phd interview

Can you tell us about your research background and experience

Answer: I have a Master’s degree in [relevant field] and I have been working on [research topic] for the past [number of years]. My research focuses on [brief overview of research topic]. I have published [number of papers] in [relevant journals/conferences] and I have presented my work at [number of conferences/workshops].

2. What inspired you to pursue a PhD in this field?

Answer: I have always been passionate about [relevant field] and I saw the need for further research in [specific area of interest]. I believe that my PhD will…

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Moklesur Rahman
Moklesur Rahman

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PhD student | Computer Science | University of Milan | Data science | AI in Cardiology | Writer | Researcher

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