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National Defense University ranked 657th in the United States, 2570th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 11 research topics. National Defense University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,489 academic publications and 8,190 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 56 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2570 of 14,131 In the World
#717 of 2,597 In North America
#657 of 2,496 In the United States
#8 of 15 In District of Columbia
#123 of 1,139 For Military science
#583 of 1,024 For International Relations and Diplomacy
#627 of 1,244 For Political Economy
#1465 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#1341 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 8 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

National Defense University ranked 719th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3299th in the World with 1,203 publications made and 6,216 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy, Sociology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#719 of 1,728 In the United States
#784 of 1,819 In North America
#3299 of 7,020 In the World

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 4 5
1992 5 4
1993 7 7
1994 7 14
1995 10 9
1996 7 21
1997 11 15
1998 10 28
1999 6 26
2000 16 41
2001 14 36
2002 15 76
2003 20 70
2004 26 59
2005 23 95
2006 38 95
2007 34 103
2008 36 113
2009 40 130
2010 43 177
2011 39 228
2012 40 231
2013 53 263
2014 42 269
2015 64 305
2016 55 302
2017 93 334
2018 56 291
2019 92 408
2020 79 472
2021 72 592
2022 50 524
2023 47 499

The following table provides academic rankings for National Defense University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Military science 85 91 123
International Relations and Diplomacy 213 241 583
Political Economy 235 265 627
Public Policy / Administration 409 450 1251
Communications and Public Relations 464 511 1408
Classics and Ancient History 587 634 1898
Political Science 606 664 2419
Law 643 701 2443
Archaeology 544 600 2617
History 616 674 2628
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 830 897 2814
Sociology 819 885 3205
Linguistics 759 823 3680
Anthropology 937 1009 3813
Philosophy 815 887 3880
Demography 897 965 4160

Environmental Science rankings

National Defense University ranked 740th for Environmental Science in the United States and 4000th in the World with 764 publications made and 4,092 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#740 of 1,598 In the United States
#807 of 1,687 In North America
#4000 of 6,798 In the World

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Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 1 2
1992 1 2
1993 3 7
1994 4 6
1995 6 7
1996 3 15
1997 6 5
1998 6 14
1999 5 10
2000 9 23
2001 8 14
2002 7 36
2003 12 43
2004 18 45
2005 12 57
2006 30 60
2007 26 69
2008 19 54
2009 30 75
2010 24 83
2011 23 126
2012 27 139
2013 34 172
2014 21 173
2015 45 194
2016 35 178
2017 65 194
2018 37 180
2019 66 246
2020 48 336
2021 43 422
2022 35 375
2023 29 372

The following table provides academic rankings for National Defense University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Geography and Cartography 631 693 3408
Agricultural Science 548 606 3425
Paleontology 927 995 4598
Geology 937 1006 4796
Ecology 930 1000 4845

Computer Science rankings

National Defense University ranked 754th for Computer Science in the United States and 3815th in the World with 725 publications made and 3,722 citations received. Main research topics: Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Management Information Systems.

Computer Science ranking Location
#754 of 1,576 In the United States
#818 of 1,662 In North America
#3815 of 6,752 In the World

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Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 4 1
1992 4 2
1993 2 3
1994 2 9
1995 4 4
1996 6 8
1997 2 10
1998 6 17
1999 5 16
2000 8 32
2001 7 30
2002 11 52
2003 19 62
2004 23 57
2005 14 82
2006 28 87
2007 25 85
2008 22 78
2009 30 92
2010 34 116
2011 29 160
2012 24 148
2013 27 165
2014 25 155
2015 32 179
2016 26 174
2017 49 198
2018 43 153
2019 53 228
2020 41 322
2021 41 366
2022 27 335
2023 28 319

The following table provides academic rankings for National Defense University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Cyber Security 366 410 1980
Management Information Systems 508 566 2464
Telecommunications 487 540 2969
Computer Networking 643 705 3499
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 855 924 4428
Machine Learning 841 909 4640
Neuroscience 1078 1149 4949

Business rankings

National Defense University ranked 637th for Business in the United States and 2996th in the World with 620 publications made and 3,399 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Operations Research, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#637 of 1,334 In the United States
#697 of 1,412 In North America
#2996 of 6,187 In the World

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Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 1 1
1992 5 2
1993 1 4
1994 3 10
1995 5 8
1996 6 14
1997 4 9
1998 5 17
1999 4 15
2000 8 27
2001 4 24
2002 10 36
2003 12 43
2004 19 45
2005 11 66
2006 33 68
2007 19 68
2008 14 70
2009 24 87
2010 25 87
2011 21 133
2012 22 155
2013 18 146
2014 20 147
2015 32 154
2016 30 156
2017 50 170
2018 28 132
2019 45 192
2020 45 197
2021 40 273
2022 19 221
2023 21 234

The following table provides academic rankings for National Defense University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Operations Research 244 280 1246
Public Policy / Administration 409 450 1251
International Trade 274 309 1501
International Business 330 368 1665
Project Management 354 395 1742
Management Information Systems 508 566 2464
Management 575 630 2848
Finance 732 798 3615
Marketing 735 799 3648

Engineering rankings

National Defense University ranked 823rd for Engineering in the United States and 4568th in the World with 588 publications made and 2,203 citations received. Main research topics: Operations Research, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science.

Engineering ranking Location
#823 of 1,518 In the United States
#889 of 1,602 In North America
#4568 of 6,684 In the World

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Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 4 4
1992 3 2
1993 0 1
1994 4 8
1995 4 4
1996 5 6
1997 1 4
1998 5 10
1999 4 6
2000 7 27
2001 3 23
2002 3 48
2003 16 47
2004 18 41
2005 14 56
2006 26 68
2007 20 53
2008 22 56
2009 26 55
2010 19 62
2011 18 97
2012 24 89
2013 27 110
2014 18 101
2015 36 123
2016 21 131
2017 35 116
2018 35 112
2019 39 132
2020 32 193
2021 30 223
2022 18 194
2023 27 204

The following table provides academic rankings for National Defense University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Aviation 224 254 994
Operations Research 244 280 1246
Systems Engineering 507 560 2915
Telecommunications 487 540 2969
Computer Networking 643 705 3499
Aerospace Engineering 691 751 3835
Electrical Engineering 701 761 4252
Acoustical Engineering 806 874 4394
Mechanical Engineering 891 958 4741
Optical Engineering 955 1022 5206
Materials Science 1003 1073 5308

Economics rankings

National Defense University ranked 637th for Economics in the United States and 2756th in the World with 519 publications made and 2,070 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Political Economy, Finance, International Trade, International Relations and Diplomacy.

Economics ranking Location
#637 of 1,317 In the United States
#695 of 1,400 In North America
#2756 of 5,995 In the World

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Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 4 3
1992 3 1
1993 4 7
1994 4 7
1995 4 9
1996 2 16
1997 6 13
1998 2 17
1999 2 14
2000 8 18
2001 4 19
2002 7 15
2003 9 33
2004 9 28
2005 5 46
2006 23 35
2007 15 49
2008 12 50
2009 19 46
2010 21 64
2011 12 85
2012 18 84
2013 20 84
2014 17 79
2015 24 115
2016 34 110
2017 50 116
2018 23 105
2019 35 149
2020 35 148
2021 36 223
2022 20 204
2023 17 211

The following table provides academic rankings for National Defense University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
International Relations and Diplomacy 213 241 583
Political Economy 235 265 627
International Trade 274 309 1501
Development Studies 801 868 3332
Finance 732 798 3615

Physics rankings

National Defense University ranked 905th for Physics in the United States and 4719th in the World with 454 publications made and 2,429 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#905 of 1,485 In the United States
#972 of 1,569 In North America
#4719 of 6,603 In the World

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Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 2 2
1992 1 3
1993 1 2
1994 4 6
1995 3 3
1996 3 6
1997 3 6
1998 1 9
1999 3 11
2000 6 27
2001 4 20
2002 4 37
2003 10 41
2004 14 24
2005 9 46
2006 19 48
2007 13 38
2008 12 49
2009 17 51
2010 17 52
2011 11 87
2012 14 82
2013 25 89
2014 19 84
2015 21 108
2016 20 100
2017 26 109
2018 30 88
2019 29 134
2020 24 159
2021 29 184
2022 22 204
2023 20 186

The following table provides academic rankings for National Defense University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Astrophysics and Astronomy 855 921 4313
Acoustical Engineering 806 874 4394
Quantum and Particle physics 850 916 4492
Optical Engineering 955 1022 5206
Materials Science 1003 1073 5308

Mathematics rankings

National Defense University ranked 788th for Mathematics in the United States and 3928th in the World with 419 publications made and 2,471 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Operations Research.

Mathematics ranking Location
#788 of 1,371 In the United States
#853 of 1,451 In North America
#3928 of 6,305 In the World

National Defense University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 5 2
1992 2 1
1993 2 4
1994 1 7
1995 2 7
1996 1 16
1997 2 9
1998 2 10
1999 2 7
2000 6 22
2001 6 20
2002 6 26
2003 6 31
2004 9 25
2005 4 36
2006 18 38
2007 13 34
2008 8 61
2009 10 38
2010 22 73
2011 19 83
2012 14 96
2013 17 107
2014 8 88
2015 22 113
2016 11 112
2017 38 116
2018 23 79
2019 31 140
2020 25 152
2021 29 190
2022 13 192
2023 22 199

The following table provides academic rankings for National Defense University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Operations Research 244 280 1246
Statistics 770 833 4043

Medicine rankings

National Defense University ranked 943rd for Medicine in the United States and 4355th in the World with 373 publications made and 4,296 citations received. Main research topics: Public Health, Pathology, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#943 of 1,558 In the United States
#1010 of 1,643 In North America
#4355 of 6,680 In the World

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Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 0 1
1992 0 5
1993 0 1
1994 0 10
1995 2 1
1996 2 5
1997 3 6
1998 1 16
1999 2 9
2000 3 17
2001 3 16
2002 3 25
2003 5 19
2004 8 23
2005 6 54
2006 15 57
2007 9 70
2008 12 51
2009 9 66
2010 10 98
2011 11 104
2012 8 131
2013 11 130
2014 15 171
2015 22 173
2016 22 164
2017 36 177
2018 16 144
2019 33 193
2020 30 361
2021 23 400
2022 16 395
2023 20 374

The following table provides academic rankings for National Defense University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Healthcare Management (MHA) 597 657 2520
Clinical Psychology 747 807 2745
Nursing 930 999 3797
Public Health 895 963 4144
Psychiatry 1011 1081 4218
Pathology 870 937 4290

Biology rankings

National Defense University ranked 952nd for Biology in the United States and 4777th in the World with 373 publications made and 3,813 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Agricultural Science.

Biology ranking Location
#952 of 1,582 In the United States
#1020 of 1,668 In North America
#4777 of 6,770 In the World

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Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 1 2
1992 0 3
1993 1 4
1994 0 6
1995 3 2
1996 2 3
1997 4 6
1998 2 11
1999 2 9
2000 5 23
2001 5 18
2002 6 37
2003 9 43
2004 14 36
2005 8 79
2006 14 84
2007 12 84
2008 14 60
2009 16 86
2010 12 86
2011 11 115
2012 14 112
2013 14 152
2014 14 145
2015 15 167
2016 10 144
2017 25 149
2018 18 154
2019 18 173
2020 21 333
2021 24 389
2022 21 351
2023 25 358

The following table provides academic rankings for National Defense University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Agricultural Science 548 606 3425
Botany 864 931 4410
Paleontology 927 995 4598
Genetics 961 1025 4691
Biochemistry 975 1040 4798
Neuroscience 1078 1149 4949

Psychology rankings

National Defense University ranked 907th for Psychology in the United States and 3796th in the World with 328 publications made and 4,107 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Neuroscience.

Psychology ranking Location
#907 of 1,527 In the United States
#973 of 1,612 In North America
#3796 of 6,528 In the World

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Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 0 1
1992 0 1
1993 0 1
1994 0 4
1995 2 1
1996 1 1
1997 2 2
1998 1 11
1999 1 6
2000 5 14
2001 5 11
2002 6 24
2003 4 28
2004 2 16
2005 3 37
2006 6 42
2007 6 49
2008 6 44
2009 8 71
2010 14 97
2011 11 146
2012 14 135
2013 14 167
2014 6 192
2015 18 204
2016 18 214
2017 26 207
2018 23 178
2019 24 228
2020 26 310
2021 22 383
2022 21 374
2023 24 373

The following table provides academic rankings for National Defense University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Clinical Psychology 747 807 2745
Social Psychology 742 804 2756
Child Psychology 878 944 3169
Psychiatry 1011 1081 4218
Neuroscience 1078 1149 4949

Art & Design rankings

National Defense University ranked 782nd for Art & Design in the United States and 3263rd in the World with 173 publications made and 736 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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#782 of 1,321 In the United States
#849 of 1,404 In North America
#3263 of 5,720 In the World

National Defense University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 0 1
1992 1 0
1993 0 0
1994 2 1
1995 2 1
1996 1 0
1997 1 2
1998 2 5
1999 2 5
2000 0 7
2001 2 5
2002 2 12
2003 6 15
2004 6 11
2005 6 16
2006 7 17
2007 6 18
2008 5 19
2009 9 23
2010 7 17
2011 6 30
2012 9 21
2013 6 34
2014 8 30
2015 13 37
2016 7 39
2017 9 48
2018 7 35
2019 6 47
2020 8 47
2021 9 64
2022 9 60
2023 2 60

The following table provides academic rankings for National Defense University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Literature 669 729 2564
Fashion Design 859 927 4105

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for National Defense University

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Organic Chemistry 914 980 4860
Chemistry 937 1002 4930