Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 2026/2027 Postgraduate Admission Application [UPDATED]

Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 2026/2027 Postgraduate Admission Application [UPDATED] – Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into full-time and part-time postgraduate programmes in the Postgraduate School, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

Full-Time:

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Part-Time:

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NDA Postgraduate Programmes Admission Requirements

Full-time:

The requirements for the various programmes are as follows:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree: A candidate for a PhD Degree must possess a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) at a Bachelor’s Degree and an academic Master’s Degree in the proposed field of study from a recognised University. The candidate must have scored an average of not less than 60% or CGPA of 3.50 on a scale of 5 at the Masters level.
• Masters (MA, MEng and MSc) Degree: 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 a candidate must possess a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in the relevant field of study.

Part-time:

The requirements for the various programmes are as follows:

• Master’s Degree: Candidates applying for the part-time programmes must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division). Candidates with a Third Class degree or Higher National Diploma must also possess a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level 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 minimum of a Third Class Bachelor’s Degree from the Nigerian Defence Academy or any other recognised University or Higher National Diploma at a minimum of Lower Credit.

Duration of NDA Postgraduate Programmes

Full–Time:

Each student admitted for a 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 study period for any given programme, a student who has not completed his/her programme shall be withdrawn from the Academy.

Part-Time:

• A student for a Master’s degree shall pursue the programme for 18 months (2 semesters of coursework and 1 semester for the project) except MBA programme, which runs for 2 years.
• A Postgraduate Diploma student shall pursue the programme for one year (2 semesters), except for engineering courses that run for 2 years. (4 semesters).
• Professional master’s degree and postgraduate diploma programmes are delivered on Fridays and Saturdays.

How to Apply for NDA Postgraduate Admission Form

The sale of Online Application Forms shall be open from 13 December 2026 to 30 April 2027. The cost of the application form is Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00).
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Online application: Prospective candidates should follow the link on the NDA website www.nda.edu.ng or log on to Pg.ndaapplications.net to complete the Online application Form. For further enquiries, please contact The Secretary, Postgraduate School, Nigerian Defence Academy, PMB
2109, Kaduna 08030630449.
The general public should beware of fraudsters who may be impersonating the Academy. Applicants are advised to contact the NDA to clear any doubtful information.

FAQs

When will the NDA 2026/2027 Postgraduate Admission Form be available?

The Nigerian Defence Academy typically releases its postgraduate admission form between August and October each academic year. For the 2026/2027 session, the updated schedule indicates that applications will open once the admission portal is officially announced on the NDA website. Prospective applicants are advised to check the portal regularly for the release date.

What postgraduate programmes are available for the 2026/2027 admission cycle?

NDA offers a variety of postgraduate programmes across its Faculties of Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Science, and Management Sciences. These include PGD, Master’s (MSc/MA/MEng), and PhD programmes. The updated 2026/2027 list will be published on the official portal, and applicants must confirm that their desired programme is available before applying.

What are the eligibility requirements for the NDA postgraduate application?

Candidates must possess a minimum of a Second-Class Lower Degree from a recognised university for Master’s programmes, while those applying for PhD programmes must hold a relevant Master’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.5. In addition, applicants are required to submit academic transcripts, meet departmental requirements, and pass NDA’s selection screening where applicable.

How do I apply for the NDA 2026/2027 Postgraduate Admission?

Interested applicants must visit the NDA Postgraduate School Portal, create an account, and complete the online application form. After filling in the required details, candidates should upload all supporting documents and pay the non-refundable application fee using approved payment channels. Acknowledgment slips and printed forms must be kept for submission during the screening process.