Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into full-time postgraduate programmes in the Postgraduate School, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna for the 2017/2018 Academic Session.
NDA Postgraduate Degree – Available Programmes.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Accounting:
- MSc in Accounting
Department of Economics:
- PhD Economics
- MSc in Economics
Department of Geography:
- PhD Geography with specialisation in:
- In Environmental Management
- In Military Geography
- In Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS)
- MSc Environmental Management
- MSc Military Geography
- MSc Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS)
- MSc in Climatolgy
- MSc Urban Geography
- MSc Population Studies
Departments of History & War Studies:
- PhD in Military History.
- MA Military History
- MA International Studies
Department of Political Science and Defence Studies:
- PhD in Defence and Strategic Studies.
- MPhil in Security and Strategic Studies
- M.Sc Defence and Strategic Studies
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering:
- PhD in Electronics and Communications Engineering
- M.Eng in Electronics and Communications Engineering
- M.Eng in Power and Machines Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering:
- M.Eng in Structural Engineering.
- M.Eng in Geotechnical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering:
- PhD Mechanical Engineering with Specialisation in:
- PhD in Production Engineering.
- PhD in Thermofluids and Energy Engineering
- M.Eng in Production Engineering
- M.Eng in Thermofluids and Energy Engineering
Faculty of Science
Department of Biological Sciences:
- PhD Biological Sciences with Specialisation in:
- In Parasitology
- In Medical & Poisonous Plant Studies
- MSc in Parasitology
- MSc in Medical & Poisonous Plant Studies
- MSc in Biotechnology
Department of Chemistry:
- PhD Chemistry with specialisation:
- In Analytical Chemistry
- In Organic Chemistry
- MSc in Analytical Chemistry
- MSc in Organic Chemistry
- MSc in Inorganic Chemistry
- MSc in Organic Chemistry
- MSc in Material Science & Explosives
Department of Computer Science:
- PhD in Computer Science
- MSc in Computer Science
Department of Mathematics:
- PhD in Applied Mathematics
- MSc in Applied Mathematics
Department of Physics:
- PhD Physics with specialisation in:
- In Nuclear and Radiation Physics
- In Solid State Physics
- MSc in Nuclear and Radiation Physics
- MSc in Solid State Physics
NDA Professional Part-Time Postgraduate Programmes.
Degree Programmes:
The following professional Doctorate, part-time Masters Degree and Postgraduate Diploma programmes are available in the faculties and departments listed below:
Faculty of Arts and Social sciences
Department of Accounting:
- Master in Business Administration
Department of Economics:
- Master in Financial Economics
- Master in Industrial & Labour Relations
Department of History & War Studies:
- Professional Doctorate in Leadership and Strategic Studies (DLSS)
- Master in Conflict, Security & Development
- Master in Development Studies
- Master in Leadership Studies
Department of Political Science and Defence Studies:
- Professional Doctorate in Defence and Security Studies (DDSS)
- Master in International Affairs and Strategic Studies
- Master in Public Administration
- Master in Strategy and Security Administration
- Master in International Affairs and Defence Studies
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering:
- Master in Production Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma Courses:
The following part-time PGD programmes are available in the faculties and departments listed below:
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Accounting:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance
- Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics & Transportation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Department of Geography:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System
- Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management
Department of Political Science and Defence Studies:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
Department of Electrical Electronic Engineering:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Faculty of Science
Department of Biological Sciences:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology
Department of Chemistry:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science Chemistry
- Postgraduate Diploma in Material Science and Explosives
Department of Computer Science:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
Department of Mathematics:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics and Data Analysis
NDA Postgraduate Programmes Admission Requirements.
The requirements for the various programmes are as follows:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree: A candidate for PhD Degree must possess a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) at Bachelor Degree and a Master’s Degree in the proposed field of study from a recognized University. In addition, the candidate must have scored an average of not less than 60% or 3.50% at the Masters level.
- Masters (MA, M.Eng and M.Sc) Degrees: A candidate seeking admission into the Master’s Degree programme shall be a graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy or any other recognised university. Such candidate must possess a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in the relevant field of study.
- Professional Doctorate programmes: Academic Masters degree in relevant disciplines, with satisfactory performance.
Professional Masters degree in cognate discipline with CGPA of not less than 3.50.
Significant working experience in public service or Private Sector with solid evidence of managing resources, corporate strategy, defence, security and strategic sector governance. - Master’s Degree: Candidates applying for the parttime programmes must possess a Bachelor degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division).
Candidates with Third Class degree or Higher National Diploma must also possess a Postgraduate Diploma in a related discipline from any recognised University to be eligible for admission. HND candidates must possess a minimum of Lower Credit to apply. - PGD Programmes: Candidates applying for the Postgraduate Diploma programme must possess a Bachelor degree from the Nigerian Defence Academy or any other recognised University, or Higher National Diploma.
Duration of NDA Postgraduate Programmes.
Each student admitted for PhD or Master’s Degree must Pursue a FULL-TIME course of study and research in the Academy. Depending on the degree in view, the following conditions are also applicable:
- A student for the Master’s degree shall pursue the programme for 2 years (4 semesters)
- Candidates for PhD Degree shall pursue the programme for 3 years (6 semesters). At the expiration of the period of study for any given programme, a student who has not completed his/her programme shall be withdrawn from the Academy.
- However, on exceptional circumstances, application for extension to complete the programme may be entertained. Extension shall not exceed a period of one year (2 semesters) in case of Masters degree and 2years (4 semesters) in case of PhD.
Duration of NDA Professional Part-Time Postgraduate Programmes.
The duration of professional programmes are as follows:
- A student for professional Doctorate degree shall pursue the programme for 3 years.
- A student of Master degree shall pursue the programme for 18 months (2) semesters course work and (1) semester for project except MBA programme which runs for 2 years.
- A student of Postgraduate diploma shall pursue the programme for one year (2 semesters). Except Engineering courses which runs for 2 years.
- Each student admitted for professional master degree and postgraduate diploma programme shall pursue weekend mode of study and research on Fridays and Saturdays for the period of the study.
NDA Postgraduate Admission – Method of Application.
Candidates are required to purchase “Access Codes” via the application and REMITA at the cost of N10,000.00 only, for online application.
Upon purchase of Access Codes prospect candidates should log on to ndapgapplications.net and complete the Online application Form. Kindly note that your application is not complete until all copies of your Credentials, Acknowledgement Form, Application for Transcripts form and Medical Report Form, have been submitted along with your application to: The Secretary, Postgraduate School, Ribadu Campus, Nigerian Defence Academy, P.M.B. 2109, Kaduna
CAUTION: The general public is hereby cautioned to beware of fraudsters that may offer alternative options. Please note that the information herein which is also available at NDA website is the only authentic method of application for programmes into the NDA Postgraduate School.
Application Closing Date: 7th November, 2017.
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Pls i want to know if a poly holder of hnd is Qualify to apply? Pls mail me whn the form is out [email protected] Com
I want to know if a poly holder can apply for the pgd program and pls mail me when the form is out. Thanks
nda .are there professors in art
Pls are thy going to extend the sale of PGD form for 2017/2018.because the closed date is 77th Nov.2017.
hope if somebody study PGD/M.SC in NDA will not automatically become a soldier because i just want to get the cert only.
Comment Text* pls l want to knw wen nda form it coming out for 2017/2018
i am a graduate of the Federal University of Technology Akure and i studied Mechanical Engineering,
i want to further my career by applying for a programme in NDA. the question is how do i go with it?
what are the steps i should follow?
Comment Text* pls Can i know when NDA form 4 2018 academic session comes out..
and if i can gain admission with E8 in english
Please can you tell why no one is given admission for PGD chemistry in the last admission? Thanks.
GUD DAY GUYS IS THE FORM OUT FOR SALE?
GOOD AFTERNOON GUYS , my name is bright chime am still ongoing my study in the civil school ,but we be done soon, but are you guys giving someone the info on is mail or what ? .and pls can i know when the next PGD program we be out . THANK YOU .
Thanks for your update. Please I would like to know if 2016/17 NDA masters form is on sale.
Regards.
not yet on sale.
Comment Text*pls, is NDA Masters form for 2016/2017 session out?
Pls,we are waiting for the shortlistment.
Pls is nda Msc form still on sales?
pls, when would the situation going to be resolved, and is the date for sale of the PG Form going to be extended. The previous date expired since 8th Nov, 2015.
pls, when would the situation going to be resolved, and is the date for sale of the extended. The previous date expired since 8th Nov, 2015.
I went to bank to find out if i can get the nda postgraduate pin but i was told that it has been suspended. I want to know maybe it will be open back after every necessary correction from the bank because i want to purchase the pin.
thanks
sir, i want to know if gaining admission into (N.D.A) post graduate diploma automatically makes the prospective candidate a military personnel in view.
Please inform me when the NDA PGD form for 2015/2016 academy session is out. Thank you God bless.
wanted to know when the next admission form will be out for 2015/2016 session.
@ufon ojogbane, we will publish it here as soon as it’s on.
I want to know when your pg admission form for the 2015/2016 academic session will be out for sale.