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Are you interested in schooling in NDA post graduate school? Then it’s best you first go through the under listed courses offered in the school. So if you are just through with NDA undergraduate program but wish to further your studies this article will be reliable and helpful to you.
Are you interested in studying any postgraduate program such as in masters and PhD programmes? Continue reading…

The Nigeria defence academy post graduate school was established in 1985 and ever since then the institution has never failed to offer post graduate programs. This article will guide you and also help you find the relevant post graduate courses offered in NDA.
NDA admission requirements 2023/2024
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As you plan to take any post graduate course in the Nigeria defence academy let’s start by showing you the necessary requirements that you must meet before you think of picking up any relevant courses to study.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree
If you are interested in applying for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree then you must have a minimum of second class lower degree in both Bachelor and master degree. You should be a graduate from a recognized institution in Nigeria and must score 60% in Masters level.
Masters (MA, M.Eng and M.Sc) Degrees
Are you interested to study any master programme in NDA? Then you need to have graduated with a minimum of second class lower degree from any recognized university.
Professional Doctorate programme
Applicant here should have at least master degree which should be relevant to what they are applying for with a CGPA of 3.50.
Master’s degree
If you are interested to pursue a master degree programme you need to have a minimum of second class Lower from a recognized university.
Candidates with third class degree can still apply but they must have a postgraduate diploma / Higher National Diploma which must be relevant to what they intend to study.
PGD programmes :
Are you interested in pursuing a postgraduate program then you must have Bachelor degree or higher National Diploma.
DURATION FOR ALL FULL TIME AND PART TIME PG PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN NDA (Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna)
It is important you have full knowledge about the duration of your program just like we listed above.
NDA PG Programmes | Duration of PG Programmes |
Full-time Master’s degree programme Part-Time Masters Degree Programme | 4 Semesters (2 Years) 6 Semesters (3 years) |
Ph.D Full-Time Programme Ph.D Part-Time Programme | A minimum of three (6) semesters which is equivalent to 3 years A minimum of eight (8) semesters which is equal to 4 years |
Full-Time Postgraduate Diploma Programme (PGD) | 4 Semesters (2 Years) |
Part-Time Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (PGD) | 6 Semesters (3 years) |
Now let’s go into the main topic of discussion for the day which is the list of postgraduates courses offered in the Nigeria defence academy.
We have done our best to help you arrange it in a way you can understand them.
List of Postgraduate Courses Offered In NDA – Nigerian Defence Academy
NDA Postgraduate Courses: PhD Programmes
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
PhD Economics
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
PhD Military History
PhD INTERNTIONAL STUDIES
NDA Postgraduate Courses: Masters Degree Programmes
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
M.Sc Accounting
M.Sc Economics
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
M.Sc Remote Sensing And Geographc Information System
M.Sc Environmental Management
M.A International Studies
M.A Military History
M.Sc Defence And Strategic Studies
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
M.Eng (Thermofluid & Energy Engineering)
M.Eng (Production Engineering)
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
M.Sc Applied Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
M.Sc Biotechnology
M.Sc Medicinal & Poisonous Plants
M.Sc Parasitology
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
MS.c Analytical Chemistry
M.Sc Material Science And Explosive
M.Sc Organic Chemistry
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
M.Sc (Solid State)
M.Sc (Nuclear And Radiatio In Physics)
NDA Professional Masters Programmes
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Master in Business Administration
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Master In Conflict, Security And Development
Master In Development Studies
Master In Leadership Studies
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND DEFENSE STUDIES
Master In Public Administration
Master In International Affairs And Strategic Studies
Master in Strategy and Security Administration
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes of the NDA
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
Postgraduate Diploma In Accounting And Finance
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
Postgraduate Diploma In Logistics and Transportation
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Postgraduate Diploma In Management
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management
Postgraduate Diploma In Remote Sensing & GIS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership Studies
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Electronic Engineering
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Postgraduate Diploma In Biotechnology
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Postgraduate Diploma In Computer Science
If you have any further questions to ask about the Nigerian defense academy postgraduate school, please make use of the comment section below then we will get back to you.
Good evening.
Please,is there no Masters program in security intelligence and strategic studies?
Is school fees paid in a session or semester?,
What’s the total amount to be paid for masters program in defence and strategic studies? ie all the semester or session fees.
Is there any provision for hostel accommodation and what’s the arrangement like?
I’m looking forward hearing your responses.
Thank you.
Do u have PhD development studies, I’m interested, how much will it cost ie fee per session, thanks
Mon sir, am a graduate of physical and health education wants to undergo masters at NDA do you offer any course on PHE, HE or PE?
Good afternoon
Please, I am a graduate of biochemistry. Do you have any biochemistry related courses most especially, clinical biochemistry
Hold HND in management(zungeru) PGD in criminology and security(noun) studies, and both professional and advance diploma in security management and strategic operations(iips). Want to apply to study master in conflict and security development or master in strategy and security administration.
Please I want to make enquiry when the post graduate studies form for 2019/2020 academic session will be out. I will appreciate your Swift response.
Good morning sir, do u run masters of philosophy M.Phil program at NDA? If yes, what is the duration. Thanks
I have pgde in education can i apply for master in computer sci
Good morning Sir,
Do you run Post graduate diploma in Micro biology?
Gud day sir l have pgd in information technology and bed mathematics what is my ligibility and msc admission prospect in your great institution sir
Good day sire,
when would the admission for 2020 begins?
Please do you have masters in international relations
Sir NDA is institution for officers and civilians for pushing their academic career, as a soldier that have b.Sc in other recognized institution can apply in nda
Good day Sir,I want to confirm when 2020/2021 msc form will be available ……
please is 2021 post graduate form available.
05/02/20
i studied Business Administration at the university of Lagos and i’m interested taking up a M Sc. degree in Strategy and Security Administration. will i be qualify for this course?
Secondly, may i know exactly when the forms will be out for sales.
thanks as you provide me with further information.
George Ogonyi.
Please is there no any agric related fields in the postgraduate school? Thank you.
Kindly furnish me with the date of sales of your forms as i wish to do my M Sc. Accounting. with your institution.
Regards.
Please when will the post graduate form out for 2020
Are there no courses in Arts apart from History and International Studies for the Post Graduates?
I had HND in statistics, PGD in statistics, Which Master course is available in your institution that can accommodate me base on education history?
MSC Applied Mathematics
Msc Economics
Msc Strategic Studies
I confirm when will the PGD application form 2020/2021 be out?
How much is the tuition fee for PGD Mechanical Engineering for the whole program?
Good day Sir,
My names are Ikem Oscar. I am a graduate of Christian Religious Studies Education and I wish to do Masters program in your establishment. But actually a Master part time in international studies. How much is the tuition fee.
Good afternoon sir, pleasewhen are you going to offer admission for masters degree in 2020/2021 academic year.
Good afternoon sir, please when are you going to offer admission for masters degree in 2020/2021 academic year.
Good day sir,im intrested to pursued my Phd programes in Geography,with specialization in Geomophorlogy and soil science or climatology.Iam a product of Usmanu Dan Fodiyo University.Regarding o level English and Mathematic i have E8 and D7.But i did Q E and BM From Usmanu Dan Fodiyo University and got c in both English and Mathematics.Iam i illigeable to apply?
when the is form for PGD going to be out and how much is the tuition fee, secondly where is the study center located.
please i want to study PGD in criminology and i can’t find any on the list below, so is there any related course on criminology?
Gud pm sir,plz when will 2020/2021 masters form be out and how much is gonna be.I am interested in nuclear and radiation phys.then is accommodation available.tnks
Good morning sir,
Please kindly help clearify. I have Bsc. Statistics can I go for Msc security and cyber crime? If no what alternative course can I go for? When will NDA start selling new intake form.
Thanks
I am interested in running a master’s programme in Computer Science-preferably MSC computer science. My main problem here is, are there other similar programmes that the institution runs that allows weekend lectures?
Dear NDA Post Graduate School,
Kindly avail me with information on when application for 2020/2021 begin?
The course offered in Doctor of Philosophy and Professional Doctorate Degree and requirement including duration of course.
Regards
Please, I will like to know if professional masters of 3.5 CGPA can be granted PhD admission
Please is d duration of ur pgd programs actualy 2 & 3 years? or was it an over sight?
Pls am interested in studying international relations in NDA is the form for masters program for 2020/2021 out?
Pls when is the next MSC form going to be available?
Hi priscilla, any news if their forms are out?
Good day, pls when selling of form, will begun? For 2020/2021
Don’t they offer architecture in post graduate
Please I wanted to ask if their forms are on sales for post graduate 2020/2021
Please is there an online application portal?
How do I apply?
good evening sir please do u offer post graduate program in building technology
Do you offer pgd physics. If yes when is the form will be out for sale. Also school fees is how much. Any room for accommodation?
NDA HAS LEADING CONTINENTAL INSTITUTION WITHIN…
Good evening,when will the form out for purchase,and Is there Msc related in Food and science nutrition in the Academy sir.
Good Day Sir,May I Request To Know When Is the postgraduate Form Would Be On Sales…?
Thank You
Good evening sir/ma.I have a B.Sc degree in Management Sciences and a Master degree in Business Administration. I intend to apply for your Professional Doctorate degree (DLSS).I can’t find it above,can you please advise accordingly.Thank you.
Please is one year Professional Masters Degree still available?
Thank you.
Good day sir
Ass far my waec 2020 reasult have being witheld how will i do post utme
Good morning sir,
please when do we expect advert for the sale of postgraduate form for 2021/2022Session to be out
Thanks.
I am interested in PGD Electrical/Electronics Engineering,i holds HND lower credit CGPA 3.9 & ND upper credit. I attended Govt Technical College Kaduna & obtained federal craft certificate & WAEC Technical exams (formerly City & Guilds) O’levels. Am i qualify to apply?.
Good day sir/ma
Am an HND holder in SLT(microbiology) willing to apply for postgraduate diploma in biotechnology in the department of biological sciences
What are the requirements sir
Pls, I graduated from uniabuja last year December and my final result is still awaiting, but i’m maintain a 2nd class upper CGPA. Can I still obtain the post graduate form and do my registration pending when my result will be ready….
Pls, I graduated from uni Abuja last year December in educational administration & planning. But my result is still AWAITING & I have being maintaining a GPA at each level of 2nd class upper while in other
level 1st class.So pls can i still obtain the PG form & make the necessary payment while awaiting for my result…….
I have masters in peace studies and conflict resolutions with CGPA of 3.86. what course can you offer me at PhD level pls?
Hi…please i want to confirm if M.sc in measurement and evaluation is being offered in NDA
Afternoon sir, I’m an HND holder in estate management and valuation. Sir can I do master direct or pass through PGD and in which of the related courses?