M.Sc.

Duration of MS is USA is 13-24 months. However, a few have a duration of 12 months and a few have a duration of 25-36 months or more. Some of the reasons to pursue MS in USA are:

• Top-Ranked Universities in USA for MS
• Varied specializations
• Vast post-graduate job opportunities after completing the course
• A number of scholarships are available

The popular MS in USA specializations for Indian students are -

• Computer Science
• Petroleum Engineering
• Wireless Communications
• Data Science
• Management Information Systems
• Embedded Systems

Check the Top MS specializations in USA from here.

A few of the top-universities in USA for MS are MIT, Stanford University, Harvard University, Caltech, Princeton, Caltech, Cornell, etc. The ranking of these universities in QS World University Rankings for 2025 are listed below:

Common exams to pursue MS in USA are GRE or GMAT. Furthermore, international students are required to appear for English language proficiency tests as well such as IELTS / TOEFL / PTE, etc. A few programs have additional requirements as well. However, the general requirement with these tests is also having a Bachelor's degree. A few universities may also require work experience. Out of 650+ MS in USA Universities listed on this page, 400+ accept GRE.

Thiruvalluvar University MSc in Cyber Security & Forensic Science is a two years offered as a postgraduate course offered in a full-time mode. The specialisations is covers a wide range of subjects including Computer security, Internet security, Information assurance, Cyber legislation,  Evidence collection, handling, and analysis, DNA analysis, Toxicology, Ballistics, Questioned documents, Explosives serology, Analytical chemistry, Speaker recognition, and Video authentication. 

Thiruvalluvar University offers a total of 4,850 seats for its MSc course. The seats are unevenly distributed among its affiliated colleges and campuses. Candidates can find below the MSc seat bifurcation for 2025:

Thiruvalluvar University MSc admission is subject to a valid score in the last qualifying exam, i.e., Bachelor's Degree with 50% aggregate the respective subjects from a recognised university. To secure MSc admission candidates must first register on the official website of the university followed by the application porcess. Further, students are shortlisted  based on merit in the in-house entrance test conducted by Thiruvalluvar University. Shortlisted candidates are required to pay the final MSc fee to finalise their admission at the university.

Thiruvalluvar University MSc application process is conducted in a offline mode. To begin the application process, candidates must first download the application form available on the official website. Further,   a non-refundable fee of INR 236 must be paid for the application form. Candidates are required to send the duly filled application form with required documents through email directly to the respective Institution address.