National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad is a premier, research-led institution/ university for strategic and security studies/ IR and Leadership and Peace Studies. Admissions are invited by the December 25, 2025 session for MPhil and PhD disciplines, scholarly persons and professionals. The last date to apply online for this admission session is January 2026. The Applicants can apply online by visiting the official website: www.ndu.edu.pk.
NDU Admission Spring 2026 Application Deadlines
The National Defence University (NDU) has announced admissions for MPhil and PhD programs in Spring 2026. Final deadline for competing applications will be approximately December 25, 2025 (date is subject to change due to weekends or federal holidays). The NDU Admission Entry Test and Interviews are to be held from second week of January, 2026. For more information & applying online, please visit on (https://www.ndu.edu.pk).
1.📅Key Admission Dates (MPhil/PhD)
| Activity | Expected Dates (Spring 2026) |
|---|---|
| Online Application Deadline | December 25, 2025 |
| NDU Entry Test Early | January 2026 |
| Interview Sessions | Mid-January 2026 |
2.🎓Specialized Programs Offered
NDU offers focused academic tracks:
- MPhil/PhD: Strategic Studies; International Relations; Government & Public Policy and Leadership & Management Studies.
3.✅Entry Requirements Summary
- Academic Requirement: At least minimum 2.5/4 CGPA in Bachelor /Master degree under the same field.
- Test & Interview: Applicants need to clear NDU+Entry Test (written) and then appear for an interview.
4.✍️NDU Entrance Test Details
- Focus: The exam evaluates knowledge of the specialisation (e.g., Strategic studies IR) and general and analytical skills.
- Selection: The selection process is mainly based on the performance in test and interview.
5.💸Fee Structure (Approximately per Semester)
NDU’s fee schedule is competitive for a specialized university as follows:
- Postgraduate Fee: Off course there are but the tuition fee generally varies between PKR 80,000 to PKR 120,000 per semester.
6.💰Financial Support Options
- NDU provides limited merit-based scholarships and assistance in securing corporate/government sector sponsorships.
7.🌐Application Steps
Online apply : By Going to NDU Official Admission Portal.
Form Filling: Fill the online application form for MPhil/PhD.
Fee Submission: Submit the application processing fee through challan.
Final Step: Soumit form and prepare for the Entry Test.