Admission Open in National Defence University Islamabad

National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad

(HEC Recognized | Federally Chartered | Public Sector University)
Sector E-9, Islamabad – Pakistan

Admissions Open | Spring 2026

Faculty of Contemporary Studies (FCS)

National Defence University invites applications from national and international students for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes for Spring 2026. NDU offers a multidisciplinary academic environment with a strong focus on governance, security, public policy, economics, leadership, and international affairs.

Undergraduate Programmes

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Students may specialize in the following areas:

• Government and Public Policy

• Local Government

• Public Administration

• Political Economy

• International Relations

• Global Politics of Environment & Climate Change

• Peace and Conflict Studies

• Media and Politics

• Climate Change & Environment

• Non-Proliferation, Arms Control & Disarmament

• Strategic Studies

• Emerging Technologies in Governance

• Emerging Technologies & International Security

• Leadership & Management Studies

• Human Resource Management

• Accounting & Finance

• Supply Chain Management

• Project Management

• Marketing

• Economics

• Defence Economics

• Data Analytics

• Public Policy

Postgraduate Programmes

MS Programmes (Weekend Mode)

• Project Management

• Government & Public Policy (GPP)

• Peace & Conflict Studies (PCS)

• Strategic Studies (SS)

• International Relations (IR)

• Leadership & Management Studies (LMS)

• Economics (ECO)

MPhil Programmes (Evening & Weekend)

• Government & Public Policy (GPP)

• Peace & Conflict Studies (PCS)

• Strategic Studies (SS)

• International Relations (IR)

• Leadership & Management Studies (LMS)

• Economics (ECO)

PhD Programmes (Evening)

Peace & Conflict Studies

• International Conflicts

• Terrorism Studies

• Conflict Analysis & Resolution

• Gender, Peace & Security

Strategic Studies

• National Security

• Strategic Stability of South Asia

• Indo-Pacific Strategic Dynamics

• Traditional & Non-Traditional Security

• China–US Strategic Competition

Leadership & Management Studies

• Human Resource Management

• Finance

• Corporate Governance

• Marketing

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD)

(One-Year Programme – Evening & Weekend)

• Government & Public Policy

• Peace & Conflict Studies

• Strategic Studies

• International Relations

• Leadership & Management Studies

• Economics

• Maritime Security

• Defence Economics

• Macroeconomics

• International Economics

• Development Economics

Total Fee for PGD: Rs. 150,000

Specializations in Public Policy

• Government & Public Policy

• Development & Public Policy

• Social Issues & Public Policy

Scholarships & Facilities

• Fully funded special scholarships for deserving students

• Highly qualified and experienced faculty

• Well-defined internship programmes

• State-of-the-art library and research facilities

• Modern sports complex

• Transport facilities for Islamabad & Rawalpindi

• Quota seats for:

  • Differently-abled persons

  • NMDS

  • Ex-FATA

  • Gilgit-Baltistan

  • Balochistan

  • Wards of Shuhada

University Strengths

• Ranked 2nd among 26 Pakistani HEIs for SDG-16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

• Excellent academic exposure and research environment

• Focus on national security, governance, and global affairs

Application Schedule

• BS / BS (Bridging): 31 December, 2025

• MS / MPhil: 15 January, 2026

• PhD: 20 January, 2026

• PGD: 11 February, 2026

How to Apply

• Applications are open for national and international students

• Apply online through the official NDU admission portal

• Follow instructions carefully to ensure complete submission

Contact Information

📞 Phone: 051-9262066–68
📠 Fax: 051-9263479, 051-9261818
📍 Admissions Office: National Defence University, Sector E-9, Islamabad