National Defence University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5311 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1934 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #49 of 175 | In Pakistan |
| #11 of 18 | In Islamabad |
| #834 of 1,024 | 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 710 scientific papers with 1,282 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, Business, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, and History.
National Defence University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 1 |
| 2010 | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 | 15 | 2 |
| 2012 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 | 16 | 3 |
| 2014 | 34 | 4 |
| 2015 | 19 | 24 |
| 2016 | 17 | 55 |
| 2017 | 42 | 54 |
| 2018 | 69 | 45 |
| 2019 | 50 | 52 |
| 2020 | 88 | 123 |
| 2021 | 108 | 192 |
| 2022 | 45 | 246 |
| 2023 | 105 | 425 |
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
- financiermilitary personnelinternational forum participantpolitician
- Biography
-
Pervez Musharraf was a Pakistani military officer and politician who served as the tenth president of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008. He also served as the 10th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs from 1998 to 2001 and the 7th Chief of Army Staff from 1998 to 2007.
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Asif Ghafoor
- Biography
-
Asif Ghafoor HI is a Lieutenant General in the Pakistan Army, currently serving as the President of the National Defence University, Islamabad. He was most recently serving as the Corps Commander Quetta. Ghafoor has also served as the 20th Director General of the ISPR..
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Ashfaq Parvez Kayani
- Enrolled in National Defence University
- Graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
General 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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Nadeem Raza
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
General Nadeem Raza NI, HI(M) (Urdu: ندیم رضا) is a retired four-star army general of the Pakistan Army who got commissioned in 10 Sind Regiment in September 1985. He served 17th Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. Raza was previously the Corps Commander of the X Corps (Pakistan) and CGS and General Officer Commanding 9th infantry division, Wana and Commandant of the Pakistan Military Academy.
National Defence University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Contemporary Studies. | Government, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Leadership, Management, Peace and Disarmament, Public Administration |
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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 |