National Defence University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5218 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1899 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #48 of 175 | In Pakistan |
| #10 of 18 | In Islamabad |
| #689 of 1,005 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- ndu.edu.pk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 76% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
We've calculated the 76% acceptance rate for National Defence University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
National Defence University has published 799 scientific papers with 3,313 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Economics, Business, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, Computer Science, and History.
National Defence University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 | 10 |
| 2010 | 4 | 16 |
| 2011 | 8 | 14 |
| 2012 | 9 | 25 |
| 2013 | 17 | 21 |
| 2014 | 28 | 39 |
| 2015 | 14 | 77 |
| 2016 | 21 | 97 |
| 2017 | 54 | 102 |
| 2018 | 66 | 87 |
| 2019 | 54 | 122 |
| 2020 | 95 | 251 |
| 2021 | 109 | 340 |
| 2022 | 70 | 482 |
| 2023 | 128 | 808 |
| 2024 | 78 | 733 |
Tuition
The tuition table for National Defence University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (PKR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,500,000 |
| Master's Degree | 1,800,000 |
| MPhil/PhD | 2,500,000 |
All costs are in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).
National Defence University has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by National Defence University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | Yes | No |
| Economics | No | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Government, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Leadership, Management, Peace and Disarmament, Public Administration |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree/ M. Phil | Government, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Leadership, Management, Peace and Disarmament, Public Administration |
| PhD | Government, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Leadership, Management, Peace and Disarmament, Public Administration |
National Defence University alumni
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Pervez Musharraf
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary personnelfinancier
- Biography
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Pervez Musharraf was a Pakistani military officer and politician who served as the tenth president of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008.
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Asif Ghafoor
- Biography
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Asif Ghafoor HI is a retired three-star ranking general in the Pakistani Army, who most recently served as the president of the National Defence University uptill 2024. Previously, Ghafoor served as the Corps Commander Quetta and the 20th director general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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Ashfaq Parvez Kayani
- Enrolled in National Defence University
- Graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ashfaq Parvez Kayani NI HI(C) HI(M) LoM LoH OMM (Urdu: اشفاق پرویز کیانی; born 20 April 1952), is a retired four-star general of the Pakistan Army who served as the eighth chief of army staff, being appointed on 29 November 2007 after his predecessor Pervez Musharraf retired from his military service and remained in the office until 29 November 2013.
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Asim Munir
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah is a Pakistani military officer who is currently serving as the 11th chief of the army staff of Pakistan Army since 29 November 2022. Before becoming the army chief, he was posted at the GHQ as Quartermaster general.
National Defence University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Contemporary Studies. | Government, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Leadership, Management, Peace and Disarmament, Public Administration |
|---|
General information
| Alternative names | NDU نیشنل ڈیفنس یونیورسٹی، پاکستان |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Commission, Pakistan |
| Motto | Taught man that which he knew not (Al-Quran 30:96:5) |
| Colors | green, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Sector E-9 Islamabad Pakistan |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,015,000 |