NDA Postgraduate Admission 2025/2026. The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna has commenced the sale of forms for admission into its Postgraduate Programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. The application window runs from 15 December 2025 to 15 March 2026, and all submissions are strictly online.
Applicants are to register via the NDA Postgraduate Portal, upload credentials, submit referees, and ensure transcripts are sent where required. The Academy offers a broad range of PhD, Academic Masters (MA/MSc/MEng), Professional Masters, MPhil, Postgraduate Diplomas, and specialized defence/security programmes across multiple faculties.
For enquiries, applicants may call 08077037807 (8:00am – 6:00pm daily) or send an email via pgenquiries@nda.edu.ng.
Summary of Key Details
• Application period: 15 December 2025 – 15 March 2026
• Available programmes: PhD, MPhil, MSc, MA, MEng, MEd, Professional Masters, PGD
• Transcripts required for PhD, MA/MSc/MEng applicants
• O’Level requirement: Five credits including English & Mathematics in not more than two sittings
• Minimum of two referees (must complete online referee forms before preview stage)
• Portal registration required before payment and form completion
List of Available Academic Programmes
Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Defence and Security Studies
• PhD Defence and Strategic Studies
• M.Sc. Defence and Strategic Studies
• MPhil Defence and Strategic Studies
Department of Geography
• PhD Geography – Remote Sensing & GIS
• PhD Geography – Environmental Management
• PhD Geography – Climatology
• M.Sc. Geography (Urban)
• M.Sc. Geography (Remote Sensing & GIS)
• M.Sc. Geography (Environmental Management)
• M.Sc. Geography (Climatology)
• MPhil Geography (Climatology)
• MPhil Geography (Environmental Management)
• MPhil Geography (Remote Sensing & GIS)
Department of History and War Studies
• PhD History (International Studies / Military History)
• M.A. History (International Studies / Military History)
• MPhil History (International Studies / Military History)
Department of Languages
• M.A. English
• M.A. French
• M.A. Arabic
• PhD Arabic
• MPhil Arabic
Department of Political Science
• PhD Political Science
• M.Sc. Political Science
• PhD Public Policy & Administration
• PhD International Relations & Strategic Studies
• M.Sc. Public Policy & Administration
• M.Sc. International Relations & Strategic Studies
• MPhil International Relations & Strategic Studies
• MPhil Public Policy & Administration
• MPhil Political Science
Department of Psychology
• M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering
• M.Eng. Civil Engineering (Water Resources & Environmental Engr.)
• M.Eng. Civil Engineering (Structures)
• M.Eng. Civil Engineering (Geotechnics)
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• PhD Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Electronic & Communications / Power & Machine)
• M.Eng. Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Electronics & Communications / Power & Machine)
Mechanical Engineering
• PhD Mechanical Engineering (Thermofluid & Energy / Production)
• M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering (Production / Thermofluids & Energy)
• MPhil Mechanical Engineering (Production / Thermofluid & Energy)
Mechatronic Engineering
• M.Eng. Mechatronic Engineering
Management Sciences
Accounting
• PhD Accounting
• M.Sc. Accounting
• MPhil Accounting
Economics
• PhD Economics
• M.Sc. Economics
• MPhil Economics
Management Studies
• PhD Management
• M.Sc. Management
Military Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
Computer Science
• M.Sc. Computer Science
• PhD Computer Science
• MPhil Computer Science
Intelligence and Security Science
• M.Sc. International Security
Science
Biology
• PhD Medicinal & Poisonous Plants Studies
• M.Sc. Parasitology
• M.Sc. Medicinal & Poisonous Plants Studies
Biotechnology
• M.Sc. Biotechnology
• PhD Biotechnology
• MPhil Biotechnology
Chemistry
• PhD Chemistry (Environmental/Analytical/Material Science & Explosives/Inorganic/Organic)
• M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic/Material Science & Explosives/Inorganic/Environmental/Analytical)
• MPhil Chemistry (All same fields as above)
Mathematical Sciences
• M.Sc. Mathematics (Pure/Applied)
• PhD Mathematics (Pure/Applied)
• MPhil Mathematics (Pure/Applied)
Physics
• PhD Physics (Solid State/Nuclear & Radiation/Theoretical)
• M.Sc. Physics (Theoretical/Solid State/Nuclear & Radiation)
• MPhil Physics (Same three options)
List of Available Professional Programmes
All details retained exactly, but structured for easier scanning:
Arts & Social Sciences
Defence & Security Studies
• PGDSSA
• PGDCRPB
• MCRPB
• MASSA
• MDSSS
• PGDDSSS
• MISHS
Geography
• PGDRS/GIS
• PGDEM
• MRSGIS
• MEM
History and War Studies
• PGDLS
• MLS
• MDS
• MCSD
Languages
• PGDF
• PGDA
• PGDELS
Political Science
• PGDPA
• PGDCMPS
• MPA
• MIASS
• MCMPS
• PGDIASS
• MPDS
Psychology
• PGDCP
• MCFP
• MMP
• MCAP
Centre for Critical Thinking
• Master in Critical Thinking (MCT)
Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering: PGDCM | PGDCE | MCM | PM | PGDEFM | MFM
Electrical Engineering: PGDEE | MPSE | MTCE
Mechanical Engineering: PGDME | MPM | Master in Renewable Energy Management & Auditing
Mechatronics: PGD Mechatronic Engineering
Management Sciences
Accounting: PGDAF | MTTM | MFA | MAF
Economics: MHE | MFE | Innovations & Development Studies
Logistics & Supply Chain: PGDLSCM | MLSCM
Management Studies: PGDM | MILR | MEBM | MBA | MHRM | PGDEBM
Military Science & Interdisciplinary
Computer Science: PGDIT | PGDCS | MIT | MCOS | PGDDAS | MDAS | MSE | MAI
Cyber Security: PGDCS | Master in Cyber Security | MDF | PGDDF | MISP | PGDISP
Intelligence & Security Science: PGDISS | MISS
Military Science: MMSS | PGDMSS
Science
Biology: PGDEB | MEB
Biotechnology: MBT | PGDBT
Chemistry: PGDFS | MFS | PGDSLT
Mathematical Sciences: PGDSDA | MSDA | MOR
Physics: MNSSS | PGD Physics
Centre for Renewable Energy: PGD Renewable & Sustainable Energy | Master Renewable & Sustainable Energy
Admission Requirements
General rule: All applicants must possess five O’Level credits including English and Mathematics in no more than two sittings.
PGD
• Minimum Third-Class Bachelor’s OR HND (Lower Credit)
• Second-Class Lower degree in unrelated field also acceptable
Professional Masters
• Bachelor’s degree (Second-Class Lower) OR HND (Lower Credit)
• PGD (minimum Lower Credit) required if HND/Third Class background
Academic Masters (MA/MSc/MEng)
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with minimum Second-Class Lower
• HND Upper Credit + PGD Upper Credit accepted
MPhil/PhD
• Bachelor’s degree minimum Second-Class Upper
• Academic Masters CGPA 3.00–3.49 (5-point scale)
PhD
• Academic Masters with CGPA ≥ 3.5/5.0 or 60%
Note:
• Holders of professional Masters are not eligible for MPhil/PhD or PhD.
• Weekend MPhil/PhD programmes run twice the duration of full-time equivalents.
Step-by-Step Application Procedure
Step 1: Create Account
• Visit NDA postgraduate registration page
• Enter name, email, password
• Verify email via activation link before portal access continues
Step 2: Payment
• Login and go to “Payments”
• Pay via card or bank transfer
• Return to portal and confirm receipt
Step 3: Profile Update
• Fill biodata + passport photo
• Provide contact & personal information
Step 4: Programme Selection
• Choose faculty, department & programme
• Military personnel only: fill service records
Step 5–6: O’Level Upload & Verification Cards
• Upload first/second sittings
• Add WAEC/NECO verification pins for each sitting
Step 7: Add Referees
• Minimum 2 referees; they must respond online
• Referees can be replaced before response
Step 8–9: Qualifications Upload
• Add academic and professional credentials
Step 10: Preview
Preview allowed only when:
✓ Payment done
✓ Profile completed
✓ O’Level + verification uploaded
✓ Minimum 2 responding referees
✓ Minimum 2 academic qualifications added
Step 11: Submit
• Submit final form after review
• No edits after submission
For support: 08077037807 (8am–6pm) or pgenquiries@nda.edu.ng.
