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Interview University
A computer science study plan, Interview University helps learners prepare for software engineering roles.
About Interview University
Interview University is a multi-month self-study plan for technical interviews for software engineering roles at large companies, including Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. It organizes topics such as Big-O analysis, data structures, sorting, graphs, trees, recursion, and dynamic programming, along with resume, job search, and interview-process sections.
It requires basic coding experience with variables, loops, and functions, plus patience and time. It focuses on software engineering rather than frontend or full-stack development, and covers about 75% of a university computer science program considered relevant for interviews.
Key features
- Study checklist covering arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, and hash tables
- Explanations of sorting methods including quicksort, mergesort, and heapsort
- Material on graphs, trees, recursion, and dynamic programming
- Job search sections on resumes, finding jobs, and interview preparation
- Translated versions in Spanish, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and others
- Optional sections on system design, compilers, and computer security
Best for: People with basic coding experience who are preparing for software engineering technical interviews.
Good for
- Organizes interview-relevant computer science topics into a sequenced study plan
- Includes resume, job search, and interview-process guidance in addition to technical topics
- Offers translations in multiple languages such as Spanish, German, Japanese, and Portuguese
Watch out for
- Not designed for frontend engineering or full-stack development roles
- Requires prior coding experience and an extended time commitment
- Covers about 75% of university computer science material rather than a full program
Interview University at a glance
- Category
- Education & Learning › Learn to Code
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Interview University FAQ
What do I need before starting the plan?
A little experience with coding such as variables, loops, and functions, plus patience and time.
Is this plan for frontend or full-stack development?
No. It is for software engineering; the author points to roadmap.sh for frontend and full-stack paths.
How long did the author study?
About 8-12 hours a day for several months, described as 8 months full-time, though the author notes others will likely need less.
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