MPhil Admissions Open at National Defence University Islamabad– Apply Now!

  • Posted on June 25, 2025
Organization Name National Defence University
Admission Title MPhil Admissions Open at National Defence University Islamabad– Apply Now!
Admission Session 2025
Admission Valid From 30-06-2025 No Attachment
Admission Valid To 31-12-2025
Admission Start Date 30-06-2025
Admission Test Date 06-07-2025
Admission End Date 06-07-2025
Admission Result Date 06-07-2025
No Attachment

Eligibility Criteria

Masters Eligibility:

Program Eligibility
MPhil Government and Public Policy (GPP)
  • BS (4 years) / MA /MSc equivalent to 16 years (HEC equivalence in case of foreign degree).
  • Terminal degree in Government & Public Policy, Public Administration, Management Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Law, Anthropology, Education, Sociology, Public Health, Business Administration, Philosophy, Political Science Civics, Mass Communication, Strategic Studies, Diplomatic Studies, International Relations, , War Studies, Security Studies, Art and Science of Warfare or any other relevant discipline
MPhil Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS)
  • BS (4 years) / MA /MSc equivalent to 16 years (HEC equivalence in case of foreign degree.
  • Terminal degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Development Studies,, Civics, Human Rights, Public Policy Studies, Military and Defense Studies, War Studies, Arts and Science of Warfare, or any other relevant discipline
MPhil Strategic Studies (SS)
  • BS (4 years) / MA /MSc equivalent to 16 years (HEC equivalence in case of foreign degree).
  • Terminal degree in Strategic Studies, Strategic and Nuclear Studies, Diplomatic Studies, Defense and Strategic Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, International Politics, Cyber Security, Art and Science of Warfare, History, Civics, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict Studies, Political History, Public Policy Studies, Military & Defense Studies and War Studies or any other relevant discipline.
MPhil International Relations (IR)
  • BS (4 years) / MA /MSc equivalent to 16 years (HEC equivalence in case of foreign degree).
  • Terminal degree in International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, Strategic Studies, History, Civics and Human Rights, American Studies, Military & Defense Studies, or any other relevant discipline.
MPhil Leadership & Management Studies (LMS)
  • BS (4 years) / MA /MSc equivalent to 16 years (HEC equivalence in case of foreign degree).
  • Terminal degree in Leadership and Management Studies, MBA, Master in Public Administration, M. Com, B. Com (H)/ BBA/BS Leadership and Management Studies/ Public Administration / Accounting & Finance, Project Management (4 years), ICMA, CA (minimum 16 years of schooling in relevant discipline).
MPhil Economics (ECO)
  • BS (4 years) / MA /MSc equivalent to 16 years (HEC equivalence in case of foreign degree).
  • Terminal degree in Economics, Econometrics, Economic history, Political Economics or any other relevant discipline.

How to Register

Application Process:

  • Ensure you have valid email ID before applying.
  • Ensure timely submission of Admission Application Form available at https://admissions.ndu.edu.pk/ui/app/signin.aspx  
  • Upload all educational/equivalence documents in PDF format along with Online Admission Form.
  • Submit hard copy of Admission Form (system generated printout) along with educational documents in Admission Office (within 1 week of online application submission).
  • Upload copy of fee voucher of admission processing fee Rupees. 2000/- (Non-Refundable) duly deposited in any branch of HBL.
  • Entry Test for BS applicants and NDU-GAT (General/Subject) for MPhil and PhD applicants as Computer Based Test (CBT) will be held on scheduled dates (mentioned on NDU website) at the NDU Campus.
  • GRE, HAT and GAT-General & Subject conducted by NTS with 50% & 60% score respectively be accepted in MPhil and PhD Programs.
  • USAT conducted by Education Testing Council (ETC) with 50% score will be accepted in BS Programs at NDU.
  • NDU GAT (G) fee: Rupees. 1000/- for MPhil and PhD Candidates having relevant academic background/discipline.
  • NDU GAT (S) fee: Rupees. 2000/- for MPhil and PhD Candidates having irrelevant academic background/discipline.

Admission Courses

Branch Name Courses
National Defence University, Islamabad
  • Master Of Philosophy In Economics
  • Master Of Philosophy In Education Leadership and Management
  • Master Of Philosophy In Government and Public Policy
  • Master Of Philosophy In International Relations
  • Master Of Philosophy In Peace and Conflict Studies
  • Master Of Philosophy In Strategic Studies
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