This article is for all prospective candidates who choose NDA has their school of choice in the upcoming Post Utme Exam. All prospective candidates can now access the NDA Courses Requirements, and official List of Courses Offered in the 2025/2026 Academic session.
The official NDA Faculties and Departmental Courses Offered in this institution now available. For further clarifications you can visit the school portal at nda.edu.ng.
(Nigeria Defence Academic) NDA List Of Courses Offered
The latest Full List of NDA Departmental Courses/NDA Courses Requirements Offered Below.
NDA Faculty of Science
| S/N | Course | General Requirement | Compulsory Credits | Relevant Credits | UTME Combination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | BSc Biology | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Maths, Bio, Chem | Phy, Further Maths, Agric Science, Geo, Health Edu | Bio, Chem, Phy/Maths |
| 2. | BSc Biotechnology | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Maths, Bio, Chem | Phy, Further Maths, Agric Science, Geo, Health Edu | Bio, Chem, Phy/Maths |
| 3. | BSc Chemistry | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Maths, Chem, Phy | Bio/Further Maths, Agric Science | Chem, Phy, Bio/Maths |
| 4. | BSc Mathematics | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Maths, Phy | Chem/Further Maths, Bio, Comp Sci | Maths, Phy, Chem/Econ or Geo |
| 5. | BSc Physics | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Maths, Phy, Chem | Bio, Further Maths, Tech Draw, Agric Science | Phy, Maths, Chem/Bio |
NDA Faculty of Military Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
| S/N | Course | General Requirement | Compulsory Credits | Relevant Credits | UTME Combination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | BSc Computer Science | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Maths, Phy | Chem/Further Maths, Bio, Comp Sci | Maths, Phy, Bio/Chem/Econ/Geo |
| 2. | BSc Cyber Security | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Maths, Phy | Econ/Geo, Chem/Bio, Comp Sci, Further Maths | Maths, Phy, Bio/Chem/Econ/Geo |
| 3. | BSc Intelligence and Security Studies | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Maths, Geo | Econ, Geo, Maths, Phy, Chem | Maths, Econ/Geo, Govt |
| 4. | BSc Military Science | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Maths, Phy | Chem/Bio, Comp Sci, Further Maths, Econ/Geo | Maths, Phy, Bio/Chem/Econ/Geo |
NDA Faculty of Engineering and Technology
| S/N | Course | General Requirement | Compulsory Credits | Relevant Credits | UTME Combination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | BEng Civil Engineering | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Maths, Chem, Phy | Tech Draw, Further Maths, Bio, Geo | Phy, Chem, Maths |
| 2. | B.SC Eng Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Maths, Chem, Phy | Tech Draw, Further Maths, Bio, Geo | Phy, Chem, Maths |
| 3. | B.Sc Eng Mechanical Engineering | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Maths, Chem, Phy | Tech Draw, Further Maths, Bio, Geo, Comp Sci | Phy, Chem, Maths |
| 4. | BEng Mechatronics | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Maths, Chem, Phy | Tech Draw, Further Maths, Bio, Geo, Comp Sci | Phy, Chem, Maths |
NDA Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
| S/N | Course | General Requirement | Compulsory Credits | Relevant Credits | UTME Combination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | BA English | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Lit, Maths | Econ, Geo, Govt, History, Arabic, CRK/IRK | Lit, Arts/Social Sci |
| 2. | BA French | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, French, Maths | Econ, Geo, Govt, History, Arabic, CRK/IRK | French, Arts/Social Sci |
| 3. | BSc Geography | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Geo, Maths | Hist, Econ, Govt, Phy, Chem, Bio, Further Maths | Geo, Maths, Bio/Chem/Phy/Arts |
| 4. | BA History and War Studies | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, History/Govt, Maths | Arabic, Civic Edu, Econ, Geo, Commerce, French | History/Govt, Arts |
| 5. | BSc Political Science and International Relations | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Govt/Civic Edu, Maths | Hist, Econ, French, Arabic, Geo | Govt/History, Arts |
Faculty of Management Sciences
| S/N | Course | General Requirement | Compulsory Credits | Relevant Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | BSc Accounting | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Financial Accounting, Maths | Commerce, Govt, Civic Edu, Geo, Hist, Econ, Lit-in-Eng | Maths, Econ, and any other Social Science Subject |
| 2. | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Economics, Maths | Chemistry, Govt, Hist, Geo, Accounting, Commerce, Food & Nutrition, Home Management, Physics, Bio, Agric Science, Visual Arts, Tech Drawing | Maths, Econ, and any other Social Science Subject |
| 3. | BSc Economics | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Economics, Maths | Financial Accounting, Commerce, Govt, Civic Edu, Geo, Hist, French, Lit-in-Eng, CRK/IRK | Econ, Maths, and any of Govt, Hist, Geo, Lit-in-Eng, French, CRK/IRK |
| 4. | BSc Management Sciences | 5 credits including English, Maths | Eng, Maths, Economics, and any one social science subject | Econ, Accounting, Business Method, Commerce, Govt, Geo, Stats | Maths, Econ, and any other Social Science Subject |
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Frequently Asked Questions on NDA COURSES REQUIREMENTS
Can I study medicine at the Nigerian Defence Academy?
Not from what I’ve seen. The NDA’s course lists cover engineering, sciences, arts and social sciences, and military and defence studies, but medicine doesn’t appear.
What engineering courses can I study there?
There are four: Civil, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering.
What subjects do I need for engineering?
You’ll need Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Your UTME subjects must also include English, Mathematics and two others relevant to your course.
What faculties does the NDA have?
Five: Arts and Social Sciences, Engineering, Science, Military Science and Interdisciplinary Studies, and Management Sciences.
What departments are under Arts and Social Sciences?
Defence and Security Studies, Geography, History and War Studies, Languages, Political Science, and Psychology.
What O’Level results do I need?
Five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings. Make sure your subjects match your course, because the portal won’t let you submit if they don’t.
Do I need JAMB?
Yes. You must register with JAMB and choose the Nigerian Defence Academy as your first choice.
What score do I need?
For the screening test, the minimum was 180 for most courses and 210 for engineering. These numbers can change from year to year.
What is the age limit to apply for the NDA?
You must be at least 17 and not older than 21 in the year you enter the Academy. Keep your birth certificate or a sworn age declaration ready.
How tall do I need to be in other to be consider?
At least 1.68 metres for men and 1.65 metres for women.
How much is the form?
The NDA form was for ₦7,000 in session.
Do cadets pay school fees?
No, Regular Course cadets don’t pay school fees.
How long does the training last?
Five years for Army cadets, and four years for Navy and Air Force cadets.
When does the next form come out?
The NDA usually announces each new Regular Course around November of the year before, so the 79th course should open soon. Follow the NDA’s official channels so you don’t miss it.
