Established 1970 (1970) Website www.ndu.edu.pk Phone +92 323 5298484 | Colors Green, White, Khaki Chancellor President of Pakistan Founded 1970 | |
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Motto "Taught Man Which He Knew Not" [Al-Quran (30:96:5)] Academic affiliation Higher Education Commission of Pakistan Notable alumni Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Pervez Musharraf, Nasser Khan Janjua, Abdul Aziz Mirza, Qamar Javed Bajwa Similar Quaid‑i‑Azam University, National University of Moder, International Islamic University, Air University, Bahria College Islamabad | ||
The National Defence University (Urdu: جامع قومی دفاع) or NDU, is a publicly funded military institution located in Islamabad, Pakistan dedicated to the study and research in military science, geo-strategy and international relations.
Contents
- Location
- History
- Courses
- Emblemlogo
- Role as a Think Tank
- Motto
- Faculty of Contemporary Studies FCS
- Institute for Strategic Studies Research and Analysis ISSRA
- Sahibzada Yaqub Khan SYK Library
- CommandantsPresidents
- Publications
- Notable alumni and faculty
- References
Founded in 1970 as the staff college, it gained university status in 2007 and it is jointly funded by the Education Commission and the Defence Ministry.The NDU provides comprehensive and critical learning in formulating and developing the defence strategy as well national security understanding to joint military leadership of Pakistani military. Chartered by the President of Pakistan as its Chancellor and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, its current president is Lieutenant-General Rizwan Akhtar.
The university's mission is to impart higher education in policy and strategy formulation at various tier with emphasis on national security and defence, and act as a national think tank.
Location
The NDU is a Pakistani military institution founded in 1963, when the 1st Army War Course started at the Command and Staff College, Quetta. Subsequently, in 1971, a dedicated National Defence College was established at the old building of the National Assembly of Pakistan in Rawalpindi. In 1995, the National Defence College shifted to its present campus at the foothills of Margalla, Islamabad.
By a decree of the Government of Pakistan, the National Defence College was upgraded as the National Defence University. An Ordinance to this effect was signed on 27 January 2007, by the President of Pakistan.
The management of the National Defence University is vested in a three Star General from the Pakistan Army, who is called the President. He is also the head of the faculty. The university is organized into four constituent colleges/institutes:
There are three affiliated colleges:
The National Security College, Armed Forces War College and Faculty of Contemporary Studies (FCS) are the instructional colleges for conducting studies in Defence and Social Sciences, whereas the ISSRA acts as a brain and think-tank apart from conducting the National Security & Media Workshops, Capstone Courses and Symposia/Seminars.
The Headquarters/Administrative Wing provides administrative and technical support to the entire university. The Wing is headed by a one Star General officer.
History
The origin of the National Defence University goes back to 1963, when the 1st Army War Course started at the Command and Staff College, Quetta. Subsequently, in 1971, a dedicated National Defence College was established at the old building of the National Assembly of Pakistan in Rawalpindi. In 1995, the National Defence College shifted to its present campus at the foothills of the Margalla, Islamabad. The NDU stands established in the same campus.
Courses
Between 1972 and 2009, the NDU program comprised two courses: the War Course which focused on purely military strategy, and the broader National Defence Course which covered strategic and socioeconomic issues. In 2010, the two courses were combined into the National Security and War Course (NSWC)of 48 weeks on an annual basis. The course starts in August and ends in June. Since 1988, officers from friendly countries (such as Nigeria, Malaysia, Jordan) have also attended courses at the National Defence University. So far 3061 participants have graduated from the National Defence University. This includes, 469 officers from the 39 friendly countries and 570 participants of National Security Workshops. Today, the NDU trains the entire military leadership and the bulk of the civilian leadership. An officer cannot become general unless he graduates from the NDU
Thirteen National Security Workshops, each of 6 weeks duration, are held annually.
Emblem/logo
The Jasmine wreath in gold is placed upon the green background of the national color. Three services colors are represented in the centre, signifying inter-services organisation. A crossed sword and pen placed up the lower portion of the shield represent honour, strength and achievement through learning. The motto is inscribed in gold letters on the top centre of the shield.
Role as a Think Tank
The NDU acts as a national think tank on national security matters. Input is provided to the government and armed forces. The NDU maintains academic links with national think tanks and defence universities of friendly countries.
Motto
Taught man that which he knew not [Al-Quran (30:96:5)]
Faculty of Contemporary Studies (FCS)
The Faculty of Contemporary Studies (FCS) was formally inaugurated on 3 September 2008.
Courses
Faculty of Contemporary Studies is offering the below mentioned courses at BS, M.Sc, M.Phil and PhD.
Institute for Strategic Studies Research and Analysis (ISSRA)
DG ISSRA
Major General Noel Israel Khokhar, HI (M) the Director General Institute for Strategic Studies Research and Analysis (DG ISSRA) join Pakistan Army on 24 October 1980. During his illustrious military career, he has attended courses related to military training and educational opportunities as junior as well as senior military commander in prestigious national as well as international institutions. The General Officer is a graduate of Command & Staff College Quetta, French Staff College Paris, National Defence University Islamabad, Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) United Kingdom London. The General has served on varied command and staff appointments to include command of an Infantry Division, an Infantry and Artillery Brigade, as well as Chief of Staff of 10 Corps. The officer has served as Instructor in Pakistan Military Academy, Command and Staff College Quetta and Armed Forces War Course and Chief Instructor for National Security and War Course at National Defence University, Islamabad. He has been a frequent guest speaker on numerous international seminars and conferences on various subjects.
Courses
Under the ISSRA, following courses have been offered
Sahibzada Yaqub Khan (SYK) Library
Founded in 1970, the National Defence University Library Islamabad, over the years progressed and expanded significantly. It is now one of the well organized academic cum research libraries of the defence institutions and the capital as well. Its collection is a blend of books, research papers, professional journals, newspaper clippings and digital databases. The library is stocked with 70,000 books, professional journals and other materials on subjects of interest including military history, defence and security studies, nuclear studies, international relations, peace and conflict studies, governance and public policy, economics, politics, international relations, Pakistan affairs, Islam, etc. The books have been classified using Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme (DDC).
Commandants/Presidents
- Lt Gen Abdul Hameed Khan, July 1970 – December 1970
- Maj Gen Nasir Ahmad Chaudhri, April 1972 – July 1974
- Maj Gen M Rahim Khan, July 1974 – August 1975
- AVM Michael John O'Brian, September 1975 – April 1976
- Lt Gen Azmat Bakhsh Awan, April 1976 – October 1978
- Maj Gen Anwar Masood, October 1978 – September 1979
- Lt Gen Ejaz Azim, September 1979 – April 1980
- Maj Gen Nishat Ahmed, April 1980 – June 1984
- Lt Gen S M H Bokhari, June 1984 – January 1988
- Lt Gen Muhammad Safdar, January 1988 – July 1989
- Lt Gen Syed Zakir Ali Zaidi, August 1989 – June 1990
- Lt Gen Rehm Dil Bhatti, September 1990 – February 1993
- Lt Gen Asad Durrani, February 1993 – May 1993
- Lt Gen Iftikhar Ali Khan, May 1993 – June 1993
- Lt Gen Syed Tanwir Husain Naqvi, June 1994 – January 1996
- Lt Gen Muhammad Maqbool, February 1996 – June 1998
- Lt Gen Mahmud Ahmed, June 1998 – October 1998
- Lt Gen Salahuddin Tirmizi, October 1998 – March 2000
- Lt Gen Saeed Uz Zafar, March 2000 – October 2000
- Lt Gen Javed Hassan, October 2000 – January 2004
- Lt Gen Tariq Waseem Ghazi, January 2004 – October 2004
- Lt Gen Shahid Hamid, October 2004 – November 2005
- Lt Gen Raza Muhammad Khan, November 2005 – June 2007
- Lt Gen Muhammad Hamid Khan, July 2007 – October 2009
- Lt Gen Muhammad Yousaf, October 2009 – September 2010
- Lt Gen Agha Muhammad Umer Farooq, October 2010 – July 2012
- Lt Gen Nasser Khan Janjua, July 2012 – August 2013
- Lt Gen Javed Iqbal Ramday, August 2013 – April 2015
- Lt Gen Anwar Ali Hyder, May 2015 – April 2016
- Lt Gen Nazir Ahmed Butt, April 2016 – December 2016
- Lt Gen Rizwan Akhtar, December 2016 – present
Publications
Notable alumni and faculty
Pakistan Army
Generals
Lieutenant Generals
Major Generals
Brigadiers
Pakistan Air Force
Pakistan Navy
Civil Servants
Lawyers
Parliamentarians