Application Form
Each programme requires that you fill out their specific applications. By now, most colleges have made their application available on-line. If you choose not to download the application, you can call or write to the institution to have one mailed to you. Be sure that your application is impeccably neat. A messily filled out form reflects badly on you. You should type the various pieces of personal information on the page rather than writing them by hand. Write out the responses to short answer questions on a separate sheet first, so as not to have crossing out or white-out on the final application sheet.

Application Fee
When you apply to a university abroad you have to attach along with the application form other documentation like academic certificates, extra curricular activities, recommendation letter, grade transcripts, essays, statement of purpose, etc. To process all these documents the university asks for an application fee, which ranges between $50-150. You can send this money through a dollar draft. 

The Essay
Most institutes will require you to submit an essay with your application. The essay is your opportunity to present a clear picture of yourself, providing the admissions committee with a good idea of your motivation, ability, and written communication skills. Generally, you should articulate how attributes of the school align with your abilities and interests. This will demonstrate that you have thoroughly researched their offerings and compared them to your interests. Specifically, you should explain your interest in pursuing a particular course of study within the programme at the school to which you are applying, as well as its relevance to your plans for a career. Remember that the admissions committee does not know you. Information about you that is obvious to you or your friends will not be obvious to admissions professionals. Draw the parallels-do not make assumptions that items in your background are obvious to the admissions committee.

Letters of Recommendation
Because colleges want to receive a consistent overall impression of the candidates they are considering, references are important in confirming or augmenting your credentials, strengths, and aspirations. Meaningful recommendations should contribute specific information that demonstrates your ability to excel in both the programme to which you are applying as well as your ability to succeed in your career. When selecting individuals to write recommendations on your behalf, choose a good cross-section of people who can vouch for your dependability and who know about your plans for study. These people may include college principal, employers, colleagues, associates or peers.

Resume
Most applications ask you to include your resume or a summary of your work history. Most institutes seriously consider work history when making admissions decisions. Include information about any papers or articles you have published, awards, membership in professional societies, volunteer work, or anything else that can give an admissions committee a clear picture of you. Include any necessary supporting documentation, but be cautious – admissions committees are already reading through stacks of applications.

Standardised Test Scores
These include
GMAT

GRE

SAT

TOEFL

IELTS

Your scores in these tests are considered as predictors of academic performance in future years of study. Some schools require minimum scores. Others only have minimum score requirements. Find out the minimum standard at a particular school, if it exists, so that you do not waste time submitting an application to a school that immediately will disqualify you. People often take these tests more than once. Many schools will consider your best score rather than your most recent score, but you should check with the individual school regarding their policy on multiple scores. If you feel that you could improve your score, consider re-testing only after additional preparation. If you do increase your preparation, you should not expect a higher score. If you are denied admission and have been told that your score was not competitive, you should prepare more thoroughly or perhaps even try a different method of preparation.

Grade Transcripts
Colleges require that you provide your undergraduate transcript along with your application. These are extended mark sheets that not only reflect your marks but also give extra information on the medium of instruction, grading system, number of hours per lecture, etc. You can apply for a grade transcript to the college you went to. Be sure that you request that your  institution sends it in plenty of time to meet the application deadline.