Accra, Ghana
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Presidential Charter
Granted on 19 December 2024, authorizing NDU to award diplomas and degrees through its colleges.
Accredited Programmes
Built on institutional and programme accreditations granted by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.
Strategic Collaboration
Strengthening partnerships with military and academic institutions locally and internationally.
About Us

Delivering Higher and Professional Education in Defence, Security and Governance

The National Defence University of Ghana is established as a multi-disciplinary higher education institution to supervise the provision of academic and professional security education and training for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces, other security agencies, public service institutions, and government departments and agencies.

Its main functions are research, education, and societal impact, with responsibility for coordinating tertiary education across its colleges and awarding certificates in the name of the National Defence University for programmes sanctioned by GTEC.

Autonomous Institution
GTEC Accredited
Societal Impact
Security Education
Our Colleges

Constituent Colleges of NDU

GAFCSC
Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College

Undertakes postgraduate programmes in defence, international politics, and security studies.

KAIPTC
Kofi Annan Int. Peacekeeping Training Centre

Offers postgraduate programmes in gender, peace, conflict, and security.

NCDS
National College of Defence Studies

Offers the Master of Arts in Strategic Studies for senior military and security leaders.

National Defence University Ghana

Vision, Mission and Core Values

To be a world-class Centre of excellence for multi-disciplinary education that promotes to the highest degree possible the traditional functions of teaching, research and societal impact.

Ethical Leadership
Producing graduates who are ethical, knowledgeable, and imbued with leadership and critical thinking skills.
Knowledge
Advancing intellectual growth through multi-disciplinary teaching, study, and research.
Service
Preparing personnel to lead and manage complex security, defence, and governance challenges.
Integrity
Promoting ethical conduct, professionalism, and command ability across the University and its colleges.
University Focus

Strategic Objectives

Curriculum Development
Comprehensive and relevant academic programmes
Quality Education
High-quality academic and professional training
Research and Analysis
Cutting-edge work on security and defence issues
Partnerships
Strong local and international collaboration
Latest Updates

News From NDU

Ghana Moves to Establish National Defence University Under New Bill Featured
News May 25, 2026
Ghana Moves to Establish National Defence University Under New Bill

Government has taken a major step toward overhauling military higher education with Cabinet’s approval of the National Defence University Bi...