Overview
National Defence University (نیشنل ڈیفنس یونیورسٹی، پاکستان) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Islamabad, Islamabad CT, Pakistan. This institution also has branch campuses in Karachi, Lahore and Quetta. Founded in 1963, National Defence University (NDU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. NDU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 63-year-old Pakistani higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 60-69%. It is considered a moderately selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. NDU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.
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| Name (Non Latin) | نیشنل ڈیفنس یونیورسٹی، پاکستان |
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| Name | National Defence University |
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| Acronym | NDU |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Motto | Taught man that which he knew not (Al-Quran 30:96:5) |
| Colours | Green and white |
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| Address | Shaheen Chowk, E-9 Islamabad 44000 Islamabad CT Pakistan |
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(51) 926 0651 |
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(51) 926 3479 |
| Other locations | Karachi, Lahore and Quetta |
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