Imperial Materials Science and Engineering (JF52) interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

How Imperial interviews for Materials Science and Engineering, online or in person, Wednesdays 18 Nov 2026 - 3 Mar 2027: the format, the questions reported for it, and the practice interview built on them.

Figures from imperial.ac.uk, checked 2 November 2026.

At a glance

When: Wednesdays 18 Nov 2026 - 3 Mar 2027 (2 Dec)
Format: One-to-one interview, Online or in person (A lecturer)
How many: 1
Length: 30 min interview within an applicant day (10.30-15.30)
Who's interviewed: Applicants likely to satisfy the requirements
Before it: No admissions test

How the Imperial Materials Science and Engineering (JF52) interview runs

Before: No admissions test
Interviews: 1, Wednesdays 18 Nov 2026 - 3 Mar 2027, online or in person
Each one: 30 min interview within an applicant day (10.30-15.30), with A lecturer
In the room: 45-min group task (engineering problem-solving challenge)
They assess: "Suitability for the course", in the university's own words

Applied: 531. Offered: 102 (2025 entry (2025 UCAS cycle)).

Questions asked

Official sample question: Tell me about an interesting experience (eg: internship, online course or book) from your personal statement.
Official sample question: Why do you want to study at Imperial College?
Official sample question: Why do you want to study Materials Science?

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Imperial Materials Science and Engineering (JF52) interview FAQ

When are Imperial Materials Science and Engineering interviews in 2026?

Wednesdays 18 Nov 2026 - 3 Mar 2027 (18, 25 Nov; 2 Dec; 20, 27 Jan; 3, 24 Feb; 3 Mar; spare 10, 17 Mar).

Online or in person?

Online or in person, as a one-to-one interview.

How long is each interview?

30 min interview within an applicant day (10.30-15.30). 1.

Is there a test?

No admissions test.

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