National Defense University ranked 544th in the United States, 2151st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 21 research topics. National Defense University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,222 academic publications and 30,161 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 142 notable alumni.
National Defense University ranked 641st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3088th in the World with 1,543 publications made and 18,502 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Sociology.
National Defense University ranked 552nd for Computer Science in the United States and 2989th in the World with 1,120 publications made and 18,019 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
National Defense University ranked 546th for Engineering in the United States and 3461st in the World with 1,078 publications made and 16,306 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
National Defense University ranked 621st for Environmental Science in the United States and 3566th in the World with 1,066 publications made and 15,189 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
National Defense University ranked 600th for Physics in the United States and 3633rd in the World with 852 publications made and 13,239 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
National Defense University ranked 524th for Business in the United States and 2559th in the World with 817 publications made and 12,393 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Operations Research, Management Information Systems.
National Defense University ranked 572nd for Mathematics in the United States and 3084th in the World with 623 publications made and 11,435 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Operations Research, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
National Defense University ranked 834th for Biology in the United States and 4443rd in the World with 614 publications made and 11,994 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Botany.
National Defense University ranked 574th for Economics in the United States and 2636th in the World with 600 publications made and 7,564 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, International Trade, International Relations and Diplomacy.
National Defense University ranked 724th for Chemistry in the United States and 4267th in the World with 509 publications made and 9,671 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
National Defense University ranked 829th for Psychology in the United States and 3647th in the World with 412 publications made and 8,454 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Child Psychology, Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology.
National Defense University ranked 759th for Art & Design in the United States and 3305th in the World with 230 publications made and 2,336 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
