Marshall University is a public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, on the Ohio River. It is best known for medicine, pharmacy, forensic science, engineering, business, cybersecurity and nursing, with low tuition and a friendly campus. Choose it for an affordable public degree with strong health and forensic programmes.
Huntington, United States
Official website: marshall.edu
R1 — very high research activity, awarded in 2025
One of the few FEPAC-accredited forensic science master's in the US
1837 in Huntington
$18,000 – $22,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$11,000 – $14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on marshall.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MS Cyber Forensics and Security
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MS Forensic Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA (Lewis College of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Forensic science — a respected programme with a DNA lab used by police agencies.
Cyber forensics and security programmes.
Low tuition and living costs in the Appalachian region.
Graduates join Toyota's West Virginia plant, Marshall Health and regional employers.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Forensic science alumni work in crime labs and federal agencies.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The main campus sits in central Huntington, with the Memorial Student Center, library and residence halls close together near the Ohio River.
Huntington is a small city with very low rent, riverside parks and a big college football culture. Columbus and Charleston are within two to three hours.
Form I-20 issued by Marshall
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Marshall reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring. Forensic science has a fixed earlier deadline.
Computer science, cyber forensics, the MBA and engineering admit for fall and spring. Forensic science starts in the fall.
You need an F-1 student visa. Marshall issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
Computer science, cyber forensics, forensic science, the MBA and engineering are popular. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 and TOEFL 71-79 or IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Yes. Marshall offers merit scholarships and assistantships that reduce costs for international students. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
