About the Selection Interview

A personal interview is an essential part of the selection procedure at LUC the Hague. Applicants are invited for an interview based on their application package and can only be invited after all required information has been received.

The interview is in English and you will speak to one of the LUC the Hague academic staff. An interview lasts 30-40 minutes and takes place in The Hague for all applicants living in the Netherlands. If you are not living in the Netherlands, we will arrange for a telephone interview or skype interview.

The aim of the interview is to get to know you a bit better and to understand what your motivation is to study at LUC the Hague. We will also try to find out what your expectations are and check if these meet the expectations we have for our students. You may also be asked some general academic questions pertaining the to content of the programme in LUC The Hague – you will not be expected to know the answers, but we will be interested to hear your thought processes.

Your Letter of Motivation and Application Essay can be used as starting points for the interview, so make sure you write them carefully and know them well. The interview is also a chance for you to ask any remaining questions you may have.

How to prepare for your interview

We recommend that you

• think of the obvious questions that are often part of an interview. In particular, your motivation to study at LUC the Hague is something you can prepare in advance. Yet try not to come up with answers you think we want to hear. We are looking forward to hearing your own ideas, plans, visions.  Be honest.
  
  
• make sure you know your Application Essay well, and be prepared to discuss it. 
  
  
• try to think of examples you can use to demonstrate your arguments and ideas: for example, how might you illustrate your leadership qualities or concern for others?
  
  
• try to organise a practice interview with your English teacher, especially if you feel nervous about speaking in English.
  
  
• dress in a way that makes you feel comfortable; you do not have to be dressed very formally.
  
  
• allow for enough time to come to LUC The Hague.