Discover the full list of courses offered at NDA and their admission requirements for 2025. Find out what you need to apply and how to boost your chances of getting into Nigeria’s top military academy.
Are you dreaming of joining the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in 2025?
Before you take the next step, you need to know the full list of available courses and the admission requirements for each one.
In this guide, I’ll break everything down for you, simple, clear, and straight to the point so you can prepare smartly and increase your chances of getting admitted.
What is NDA And Full List of Courses Offered at NDA and Their Admission Requirements?
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) is Nigeria’s top military university, located in Kaduna State.
At NDA, you don’t just get military training , you also earn a university degree (like BSc, BEng, or BA) while preparing to serve the country as a military officer.
In short, NDA = University + Military Training combined.
Full List of Courses Offered at NDA and Their Admission Requirements
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
| Course | O’Level Requirements | Relevant UTME Subjects |
| Economics | English, Maths, Economics + 2 other relevant subjects | Economics, Maths, any 1 of Government, Geography |
| History & War Studies | English, Govt/History + 3 other subjects | History/Government and 2 others |
| Political Science & Defence Studies | English, Govt, Maths + 2 other subjects | Government, History, and 1 other subject |
| Geography | English, Geography, Maths + 2 others | Geography, Maths, and any 1 Science/Social Science |
| French | English, French + 3 others | French and any 2 Arts/Social Science subjects |
Faculty of Engineering
| Course | O’Level Requirements | Relevant UTME Subjects |
| Mechanical Engineering | English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry + 1 other | Physics, Chemistry, Maths |
| Civil Engineering | Same as above | Same as above |
| Electrical/Electronics Engineering | Same as above | Same as above |
| Mechatronics Engineering | Same as above | Same as above |
Faculty of Science
| Course | O’Level Requirements | Relevant UTME Subjects |
| Biological Sciences | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths | Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Maths |
| Mathematics | English, Maths, Physics + 2 others | Maths, Physics, and 1 other Science subject |
| Physics | English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, + 1 other Science | Physics, Maths, Chemistry |
| Chemistry | English, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, + 1 other Science | Chemistry, Physics, Maths |
| Computer Science | English, Maths, Physics, and 2 others | Maths, Physics, and 1 Science subject |
Faculty of Military Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
| Course | O’Level Requirements | Relevant UTME Subjects |
| Intelligence and Security Studies | English, Maths, Govt, Economics + 1 other | Govt, Economics, and 1 other Arts/Social Science |
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management | English, Maths, Economics + 2 others | Economics, Maths, and 1 other |
Faculty of Management Sciences
| Course | O’Level Requirements | Relevant UTME Subjects |
| Accounting | English, Maths, Economics + 2 other relevant subjects | Economics, Maths, and any other Social Science |
| Management Sciences | Same as above | Same as above |
| Logistics Management | Same as above | Same as above |
Compulsory NDA Admission Requirements For 2025
- You must apply through JAMB (NDA is part of JAMB admission process).
- You must sit for NDA’s own screening test (like a Post-UTME).
- You must be physically and mentally fit (very important).
- You must be between 17 and 21 years at the time of entry (very important).
- At least 1.68 meters for males, and 1.65 meters for females.
- Be ready cause there’s a fitness test after your exam. Running, push-ups, sit-ups, and other drills.
- You must be medically and physically fit. NDA doesn’t compromise on this.