The main requirements for admission to educational institutions in the United
States are:
- a strong academic background;
- demonstrated command of the English language;
- for many programs, scores on one or more standardized admissions tests;
- adequate financial resources.
Academic Background
Candidates for graduate level education should have completed or be nearing
completion of an academic or professional degree. In the United States this
typically takes four years of undergraduate study to complete, giving U.S.
students 16 years in total at school and university.
English Proficiency
To participate in graduate study in the United States successfully, students
must be able to read, write, and communicate orally in English with a high
degree of proficiency.
Graduate Admission Tests
Most graduate departments require scores on at least one academic admissions
test, either a general aptitude test such as the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) General Test or a demonstration of proficiency in your field (GRE Subject
Test), or sometimes both.
Academic and Entrance
Examinations that May Be Required for Admission
This section contains information on what examinations may be required for
admission, as well as contact information for each test.
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