National Defense University Islamabad Spring Admission - Complete Detail

The National Defence University (NDU) in Islamabad has opened Spring admissions 2026 semester across a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs through its Faculty of Contemporary Studies (FCS). At the undergraduate level, the university offers a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in disciplines such as Government and Public Policy, Peace and Conflict Studies, Strategic Studies, and Media and Politics, with a provision for 14-year degree holders to apply through a bridging semester. The postgraduate portfolio includes MS (weekends) and MPhil (evening & weekends) programs in areas like Economics, International Relations, Project Management, and Leadership & Management Studies. Additionally, PhD programs (evening) are available in specialized fields such as National Security, Development Economics, and Maritime Security. The admission deadlines are as follows: December 31, 2025, for BS/Bridging applications; January 15, 2026, for MS/MPhil; and February 11, 2026, for PhD programs. The university highlights its strengths, including a highly qualified faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, internship programs, and fully funded special scholarships for national and international students. Interested candidates must apply online through the official admissions portal.