National Defense College

🏛️ About National Defense College

National Defense College is a public or government-owned college listed in Abu Dhabi. Its profile is centred on security, defence, policing and public-service leadership.

University highlights

A specialist national-security college serving senior leaders; admissions and campus access may be restricted rather than open to the general public.

What makes this institution stand out

Focused access to security, defence, policing and public-service leadership.
Study in Abu Dhabi at an institution currently listed as active in the UAE CAA institutional register.

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✨ Why Study at National Defense College?

A specialist national-security college serving senior leaders; admissions and campus access may be restricted rather than open to the general public.

🏆 Rankings & Accreditations

Not located in the reviewed official/authoritative sources.

UAE CAA institutional register: Active (checked 2026-08-01).

📚 Programs Offered

Level:

5 programs

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Program	Degree	Duration ↕	Tuition ↕	Intake	Action
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN STRATEGIC STUDIES	Doctorate	Not specified	—	● Closed	View
MASTER OF STRATEGIC AND SECURITY STUDIES	Master	Not specified	—	● Closed	View
MASTER OF STRATEGIC AND SECURITY STUDIES (OFFERED IN ARABIC)	Master	Not specified	—	● Closed	View
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC AND SECURITY STUDIES	PG Diploma/Certificate	Not specified	—	● Closed	View
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC AND SECURITY STUDIES (OFFERED IN ARABIC)	PG Diploma/Certificate	Not specified	—	● Closed	View

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📋 Admission Requirements

Ph.D

Bachelors Certificate
Bachelors Marks Sheet
Masters Certificate
Masters Marks Sheet
Passport

Masters Degree

Bachelors Certificate
Bachelors Marks Sheet
Passport

PG Diploma/Certificate

Passport

🛂 Visa & Immigration

Student Visa Process

A foreign student may study under the sponsorship of an accredited university or college, or under an eligible UAE-resident parent's sponsorship. Universities commonly facilitate the process. Applicants should obtain the institution's current visa checklist and itemised fee quote, then complete entry permit, medical, biometrics, Emirates ID and residence steps as instructed by the sponsor and immigration authority.

Allow several weeks end to end

Government charges are only part of the total. A representative 2026 university-sponsored package is AED 7,068.10-10,074.10, including a refundable AED 3,000 deposit, insurance and universit…

Monthly Cost of Living

Food and groceries AED 900–1,700 / month

Local transport AED 140–600 / month

Personal, study and leisure AED 460–1,100 / month

Estimated Monthly Total AED 1,500–3,400 / month

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is National Defense College listed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation?

Yes. The CAA institutional register listed it as Active when checked on 2026-08-01. Programme status should still be checked separately before enrolment.

Where is National Defense College located?

The UAE CAA register lists the institution in Abu Dhabi. Use the official website for the exact campus address and visiting arrangements.

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