Founded in 1963, National Defence University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Islamabad (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Islamabad CT. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Karachi, Lahore, Quetta. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, National Defence University (NDU) is a very small (uni Rank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. National Defence University (NDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uni Rank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 57 years old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Pakistani higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.