Toby HigginsYour interviewer

University interviews.

Choose your university and course. Toby runs a practice interview built for it, with questions, hints and scoring to match.

University

University of Cambridge

Course

Engineering

Cambridge Engineering interviewProblem-driven: you work through unfamiliar maths and physics problems out loud, with sketches and estimates, plus a discussion of engineering and your motivation.

Format

Usually two interviews of 20 to 30 minutes, often one on problems and one more of a discussion, online or in person depending on the College

Style

Problem-solvingToby sets problems, gives you time to think, and nudges you when you’re stuck, like a tutorial.

Practice

39 problems, each with hints and follow-ups

Scored on

Mathematical ability, Problem-solving, Engineering intuition, Explaining your thinking, Motivation

Sources

Cambridge’s admissions pages and College admissions pages (the department’s own applicant guide isn’t public). Checked October 2026.

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