Apply to the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K)
National Defence University-Kenya · sources read 5 Oct 2026
Apply online at apply.ndu.ac.ke: create an account, fill in the form, upload your certificates and pay the application fee through eCitizen. Most NDU-K courses take military and government staff; IPSTC degrees are open to civilians too.
- Fee
- KSh 989,000PhD in National Security and Strategy, total tuition over 3 years
- Deadline
- 31 Oct 2026 PhD in National Security and Strategy (January 2027 intake): apply by 31 October 2026
- Where
- Online on the NDU-K application portal (apply.ndu.ac.ke). Questions: admissions@ndu.ac.ke
What you need
- Academic certificates, transcripts and identification documents (uploaded online)
- For the PhD: certified copies of certificates and transcripts, letters from at least two referees, and proof of application fee payment
Steps
- Check the programmes open for application on apply.ndu.ac.ke, with their entry requirements, fees and mode of study.
- Register an account with a valid email address, then click the verification link sent to your email.
- Fill in your personal, contact and academic details, upload your documents and choose your programme.
- Pay the application fee through eCitizen and make sure the payment shows as confirmed.
- Review, sign the declaration and submit. Log in later to track your admission status.
Watch out
- The PhD is self-sponsored. NDU-K does not pay your fees.
- PhD classes are blended: some weeks are in person at NDC, Karen, Nairobi, with evening classes from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Who can apply
- Civilians and government staff can apply for degrees at the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC).
- Degrees and diplomas at the other NDU-K colleges currently admit military and Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) staff.
- PhD in National Security and Strategy: a relevant master's degree by thesis from a CUE-recognised university.
Official sources (5)
- National Defence University-Kenya home ndu.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- Programmes ndu.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- NDU-K Online Application Portal apply.ndu.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- NDU-K Online Application Procedure apply.ndu.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- Doctoral Programmes open for application apply.ndu.ac.ke · read 5 Oct 2026