Common Malta Student Visa Interview Questions

Personal Information:

1. Tell me about yourself. / Introduce yourself.

·       What is your full name, date of birth, place of birth, and passport number?

2. Can you describe your family background or family circumstances?
3. Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses.
4. How do you manage your time and academic pressure?

Educational Background:

5.   Tell me about your educational background and previous qualifications.

·       What did you study previously?

·       Tell me about your previous academic background.

6.   What is your highest educational qualification?

7.   How is this program related to your previous education and work experience?

Program & Course Details:

8.   What is the name of the program and the institution where you will study?

·       What program are you going to study?

9. Why did you choose this particular program?
10. What are the benefits of studying this program?
11. What will you learn from this program?
12. What interests you most about this program?
13. What key factors motivated you to apply for this program?
14. What part of the curriculum do you like most, and why?
15. What courses will you study in this program?
16. How many internship opportunities are included in this program?
17. How many ECTS credits does your program have?
18. What is the MQF level of your program?
19. What is the duration of your program?
20. How many semesters does your program have?
21. What is the medium of instruction for your program?
22. When will your program start and end?

Institution-Related Questions:

23.               Why did you choose this institution?

24. What do you know about this institution? What do you know about its reputation?
25. Where is the institution located?
26. Is your institution accredited?
27. What other academic institutions did you consider, and why did you not choose them?
28. How did you learn about this institution and program?

Why Malta?

29.               Why did you choose Malta for higher education?

·       Why do you want to study in Malta?

·       What do you like and dislike about Malta?

30. What do you know about Malta?
31. What is the capital of Malta?

32.               Why did you choose Malta instead of other European countries?

33. What are the other major cities in Malta?
34. What do you know about Malta’s culture and heritage?
35. What do you know about the Maltese education system?
36. What do you know about the weather and environment in Malta?

·       What is the weather like in Malta?

37. How many seasons are there in Malta?
38. What is the currency used in Malta?
39. What is Malta’s most popular traditional food?
40. What are the neighboring countries of Malta?

Study Destination Comparison:

41.               If a similar program is available in your country, why didn’t you choose to study there?

42. Which other countries did you consider, and why did you not choose them?

Sponsor & Financial Questions:

43.               Who is sponsoring your education?

·       Who is your sponsor?

·       What does your sponsor do?

·       What is your sponsor’s monthly or annual income?

·       How much money is available in your or your sponsor’s bank account?

·       When did your sponsor start the business?

44. How many earning members are there in your family?
45. How long has your sponsor been working in that organization?
46. If your sponsor is unable to bear your educational expenses, how will you manage them?
47. How will you pay your tuition fees and living expenses?

·       Who will pay your tuition fees and living expenses in Malta?

·       How will you manage your tuition fees and living expenses?

Tuition Fees, Insurance & Living Expenses:

48.               How much is your tuition fee per year? What is the total tuition fee for your program?

·       How much tuition fee have you already paid?

·       How did you pay your tuition fee?

49. How much is your insurance fee?
50. What is the name of your insurance company?
51. What are your expected monthly living expenses in Malta?
52. Can you provide a breakdown of your monthly expenses for accommodation, food, transportation, and other living costs?

Accommodation:

53.               Where will you stay in Malta?

54. What is your accommodation address?
55. How much does your accommodation cost?
56. Who will bear your accommodation expenses?

Career Plans & Return to Bangladesh:

57.               What will you do after completing your study program?

58. What job do you expect to get after graduation?
59. What are your future career goals after completing this program?

·       What do you want to do after completing this program?

·       Where do you want to work after completing your study program?

60. What career opportunities will this qualification provide in Bangladesh?

·       What career opportunities will be available after completing this program?

·       In which sectors will you be able to work after completing this program?

61. How will this program help you achieve your future career goals?
62. How do you plan to use this degree in your country?
63. Who will recognize this foreign degree in Bangladesh? / How will this degree be recognized in Bangladesh?
64. Do you plan to pursue a master’s or PhD after completing this program?

Work While Studying:

65.               Do you plan to work while studying in Malta?

66. If you get a part-time job opportunity, will you accept it?

Travel History & Europe:

67.               Have you ever traveled abroad before?

68. Have you ever had a visa refused?
69. Have you applied for a visa to another country?
70. Do you have any relatives or friends in Malta or elsewhere in Europe?
71. Do you wish to visit another European country during your holidays?
72. Which country would you like to visit during your holidays, and why?
73. What do you know about the Schengen Area?
74. Can you name some Schengen countries?

Visa Intentions & Genuine Student Questions:

75.               Do you intend to stay in Malta permanently after completing your studies?

76. Are you planning to settle permanently in Malta?
77. Why should we believe that you are a genuine student?
78. Why are you a suitable candidate for this program?
79. Why should we give you a visa?
80. Why should we select you?
81. Who prepared your visa application? 
82. What will you do if your visa application is refused? 

The Destructive and Preserving Forces of Nature in Dylan Thomas’ “The Force That Through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower”

Dylan Thomas’ poem “The Force That Through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower” explores different types of forces. One key force the poem discusses is the force of youth. 

In the first stanza, the poem begins by discussing the force of nature. Nature has two kinds of forces— the destructive force and the preserving force. In our youth, we often feel the impact of nature’s destructive side, which can lead us to be reckless. However, nature also plays a role in preserving us. As we grow older and our level of energy goes down, we find ourselves becoming more restricted. Our emotions tend to settle down, and we grow into more mature people. We become calmer and less impulsive, moving away from the fiery impulsiveness of youth. 

In the second stanza, he explores our physical desires or sexual feelings. Sometimes, these feelings go very high, and sometimes, they go very low. When they are at their peak, they feel like we could destroy anything. But when they decline, we feel like mere shadows of ourselves. Then, he explores the various functions of our mouth. Apart from just eating, it plays many other roles in our lives. 

In the third stanza, he explores the role of our hands. Sometimes, our hands do nothing and remain still in the water. But at other times, they are busy expressing a whole range of emotions. When we are filled with anger, we can slap a person, but when we are calm, we can use our hands to show love and admiration. Our hands can show both our strongest passions and our weaker feelings. They have the power to stop the whirl of sailing or keep a boat from moving forward. When the wind is howling, we can drop the anchor and prevent the boat from moving swiftly. Our hands give us the ability to control both the boat and the wind. If we can control the boat, we can also control the wind. 

Then, we can talk about an interesting scenario that involves a hanging man and a hangman. One person is hanging the other, which creates a twist where the hanging man is actually the one doing the hanging. Both characters are human beings and are made of clay. Yet, they are playing different roles. In this dramatic scene, one is taking the life of the other. The hanging man is taking the life of the hangman. They are both human beings, but their roles are clearly different. 

Then, he talks about the theme of love. A baby is born out of the love between parents. When a mother gives birth to a baby, she endures significant pain. But as soon as she looks at her young child, she feels happy, and all that pain melts away. 

When a baby is born, it marks the beginning of a new journey. As the years go by, the baby grows older and eventually faces death. Then, they may think of going to heaven or hell. Eventually, the baby becomes an adult, then an elderly person, and ultimately faces death. This cycle of nature reveals a profound truth. It means that when a baby is born in one place, an elderly person passes away in another. It is a beautiful reminder of the cycle of life and the balance of nature. 

In the last two lines, he refers to the lover’s tomb. If we think about a graveyard, we can picture the lovers and other people who rest there, gradually being eaten by small insects. These little creatures are destroying our bodies by eating our flesh and blood. Ironically, they are also preserving our bodies. It is a fascinating balance of nature. It also leads to our destruction.