National Defence University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5839 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2155 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #63 of 175 | In Pakistan |
| #12 of 18 | In Islamabad |
| #708 of 1,017 | 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 845 scientific papers with 3,846 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 252 |
| 2021 | 109 | 340 |
| 2022 | 70 | 482 |
| 2023 | 128 | 810 |
| 2024 | 83 | 743 |
| 2025 | 55 | 670 |
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
- military personnelfinancierpolitician
- Biography
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Pervez Musharraf was a Pakistani politician and a military officer who served as the tenth president of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008. He overthrew Nawaz Sharif's government in the 1999 coup d'état and proclaimed himself the chief executive of Pakistan, under martial law.
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Asim Munir
- Occupations
- army officer
- Biography
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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah NI(M) HJ HI(M) is a Pakistani military officer who is currently serving as Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and the 11th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Pakistan Army concurrently. Prior to becoming the COAS, he was posted at the GHQ as quartermaster general. He is the first army chief of Pakistan who has previously headed both the Military Intelligence and Inter-Services Intelligence.
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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
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Ashfaq Parvez Kayani NI HI(C) HI(M) 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.
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 |