The three basic requirements for admission to educational institutions in the U.S. are:

1. A strong academic background;
2. Adequate financial resources; and
3. A command of the English language.
4. To be eligible for a graduate level program, you should have completed at least four years of university education and earned a first academic or professional degree. This is usually the equivalent of 16 years of study. If your first academic degree only required three years, if you have completed only 14 or 15 years of study, or if your degree study involved only a single technical field, ask your educational adviser about policies of various universities in the United States. Although universities follow the same general guidelines, they may differ in the level at which they recognize a particular degree from your country.

Graduate school applicants should also have excellent grades, particularly in the chosen field of study. Most graduate departments require a "B" ("3.0") grade average for undergraduate work. Your educational adviser will be able to tell you the equivalent grade average in your own educational system. Proven research ability or relevant work experience definitely increase your chances of admission at the graduate level.