National Defense University ranked 562nd in the United States, 2256th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 25 research topics. National Defense University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,192 academic publications and 28,965 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 136 notable alumni.
National Defense University ranked 643rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3048th in the World with 1,521 publications made and 17,678 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Sociology.
National Defense University ranked 549th for Computer Science in the United States and 2921st in the World with 1,114 publications made and 17,427 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning.
National Defense University ranked 546th for Engineering in the United States and 3412th in the World with 1,069 publications made and 15,773 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 3513th in the World with 1,052 publications made and 14,505 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
National Defense University ranked 599th for Physics in the United States and 3595th in the World with 839 publications made and 12,781 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
National Defense University ranked 522nd for Business in the United States and 2504th in the World with 808 publications made and 11,935 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 3031st in the World with 618 publications made and 11,028 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Operations Research, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
National Defense University ranked 831st for Biology in the United States and 4396th in the World with 613 publications made and 11,557 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Botany.
National Defense University ranked 581st for Economics in the United States and 2604th in the World with 589 publications made and 7,179 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, International Trade, International Relations and Diplomacy.
National Defense University ranked 721st for Chemistry in the United States and 4224th in the World with 503 publications made and 9,354 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 3582nd in the World with 407 publications made and 8,075 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Child Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science.
National Defense University ranked 759th for Art & Design in the United States and 3275th in the World with 221 publications made and 2,215 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.
