Nigerian Defence Academy Courses for 76RC Admission

Nigerian Defence Academy Courses: Here is a list of Nigerian Defence Academy Courses and programmes. NDA offers 19 courses in the school and the courses are under four faculties. The faculties are Art and Social Sciences, Engineering, Science, and Interdisciplinary and Cyber Security.

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) is not an institution where admitted candidates only undergo military training. Admitted students also undergo sound academic training as Officer Cadets for 5 years.

On successful completion of training, graduates will earn a university first degree (BSc, BEng, BA) and a commission into the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Below are the courses being offered at NDA.

RECOMMENDED: How to Apply NDA Application Form

Table of Contents

Full List of Current Nigerian Defence Academy Courses.

Nda 76rc Application Form Is Out For 2025 Admission: See How To Apply
Nda 76rc Application Form

All Prospective Students should note that admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy is STRICTLY by merit. And the Academy will never ask for money to influence admission.

Recommended posts:

Join WhatsApp Group Join Now
Join Telegram Group Join Now

Available NDA Programmes 

  1. B.Sc. Accounting
  2. B.A French
  3. B.Sc. Economics
  4. B.A Arabic
  5. B.Sc. Geography
  6. B.A History and War Studies
  7. B.Sc. Political Science and Defence Studies
  8. B.Sc. Psychology
  9. B.Sc. Intelligence and Cyber Security Studies
  10. B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  11. B.Sc. Military Science
  12. B.Eng Civil Engineering
  13. B.Eng Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  14. B.Eng Mechanical Engineering
  15. B.Sc. Biological Sciences
  16. B.Sc. Chemistry
  17. B.Sc. Computer Science
  18. B.Sc. Mathematics
  19. B.Sc. Physics
Recommended reading:   KolaDaisi University JUPEB Admission Form 2025/2026

Recommended Posts:

List of Nigerian Defence Academy Courses and Requirements.

Nda Application Form 2025/2026 - 75th Regular Course Admission
Nda Application Form 2025:2025

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF SCIENCE

S/NCOURSEGeneral RequirementCompulsory CreditsRelevant Credits (Waiver Remarks)
1.B.Sc. Biology5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Mathematics, Biology and ChemistryAny one of the listed subjects: Physics, Further Mathematics Agricultural Science, Geography, Health Education
2.B.Sc. Biotechnology5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Mathematics, Biology and ChemistryAny one of the listed subjects: Physics, Further Mathematics Agricultural Science, Geography, Health Education
3.B.Sc. Chemistry5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and PhysicsAny one of the listed subjects: Biology or Further Mathematics, Agric Science
4.B.Sc. Mathematics5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Mathematics and PhysicsAny two of the listed subjects: Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Biology, Computer Science, Technical Drawing, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity
5.B.Sc. Physics5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Mathematics, Physics and ChemistryAny One Of The Listed Subjects: Biology, Further Mathematics and Technical Drawing and Agricultural Science Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF MILITARY SCIENCES AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Recommended reading:   ESUT Sandwich Form 2025/2026 For Undergraduate & PG Programmes
S/NCourseGeneral RequirementCompulsory CreditsRelevant Credits (Waiver Remarks)
1.B.Sc. Security and Intelligence Science5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Physics and MathematicsEconomics/Geography Chemistry/Bio logy, Computer Studies, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity and Further Mathematics
2.B.Sc. Military Science5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Physics and MathematicsEconomics/Geography Chemistry/Bio logy. Computer Studies, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity and Further Mathematics
3.B.Sc. Computer Science5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Mathematics and PhysicsAny two of the listed subjects: Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Biology/Agric Science and Computer Studies, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity
4.BSc Cyber Security5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Physics and MathematicsEconomics/Geography Chemistry/Bio logy. Computer Studies, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity and Further Mathematics

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

S/NCourseGeneral RequirementCompulsory CreditsRelevant Credits (Waiver Remarks)
1.B Eng Civil Engineering5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and PhysicsTechnical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Building Construction, Agric Science, Wood Work, Metal Work, Computer Studies
2.B Eng Electrical and Electronics Engineering5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and PhysicsTechnical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Electronic, Computer Studies and Basic Electricity
3.B Eng Mechanical Engineering5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and PhysicsTechnical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology and Geography, Auto Mechanics, Wood Work, Metal Work, Computer Science
4.B Eng Mechatronics5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and PhysicsTechnical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology and Geography, Auto Mechanics, Wood Work, Metal Work, Computer Science

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Recommended reading:   Al-Qalam University Admission List 2025/2026 Session
S/NCourseGeneral RequirementCompulsory CreditsRelevant Credits
1.BSc Economics5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Economics and MathematicsFinancial Accounting, Commerce, Government, Cimc Education, Geography and History, French, Literature in English CRK/IRK
2.BA French5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, French and MathematicsEconomics, Geography, Government, Civic Education, History, Arabic, CRK/IRK Commerce, Financial Accounting, Literature in English, Home Management and any Nigerian Languages
3.BSc Geography5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language,Geography and MathematicsHistory, Economics, Government, Cimc Education, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Agric Science, Visual Arts, Further Mathematics Physics, Physical Education, Health Education, Technical Drawing, Food Nutrition, Home Management (preference will be given to those having credits in Social Science Subjects)
4.BA History and War Studies5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, History or Government and MathematicsArabic, Citric Education, Economics, Geography, Commerce, French, Literature in English, CRK/IRK and any Nigerian Languages
5.BSc Political Science and International Relations5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Government / Civic Education and MathematicsHistory, Economics, French, Arabic, Geography, Financial Accounting Literature in English, CRK/IRK, Home Management, Commerce and any Nigerian Language
6.BSc Defence and Security Studies5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Government / Civic Education and MathematicsHistory, Economics, French, Arabic, Geography, Financial Accounting Literature in English, CRK/IRK, Home Management, Commerce and any Nigerian Language
7.BSc Psychology5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Biology and MathematicsEconomics, Government, Civic Education, Chemistry, Geography, Health Education,Biology/Agric Science, Lit in English, Commerce Financial Accounting Home Management and Agric Science
8.BA Arabic5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathsEnglish Language, Arabic and MathematicsEconomics, Geography, Government, Civic Education, History, French, IRK,Commerce, Financial Accounting, Literature in English, Home Management and any Nigerian Languages

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

S/NCourseGeneral RequirementCompulsory CreditsRelevant Credits
1.BSc Accounting5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Financial Accounting and MathematicsCommerce, Government, Civic Education, Geography History and Economics, Literature in English
2.Logistics and Supply Chain Management5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language,Economics and MathematicsChemistry,Government, History, Geography,Accounting, Commerce, Food and Nutrition, Home Management, Physics, Biology, Agric Science, Visual Arts, Technical Drawing
3.BSc Management Sciences5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and MathematicsEnglish Language, Mathematics, Economics and any of one social science subjectEconomics, Accounting, Business Method, Commerce, Government, Geography and Statistics.

Recommended posts:

NDA Admission Requirements

  • Minimum of Five O level credits at GCE,SSCE (WAEC,NECO and NABTEB) in English language, Mathematics and three other subjects which are relevant to the intended programme at not more than two sittings.
  • Must be at least 17 years old but not more than 21 years old.
  • Passed the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) and attained an acceptable minimum national standard (as determined by JAMB annual policy meeting) in English language, Mathematics and any other two subjects relevant to the proposed course of study as set out by the JAMB brochure.
  • Only candidates who satisfied the admission requirements and must have the UTME score of 180 for Arts & Social Sciences and Science while 210 score for Engineering courses are eligible to participate in the screening test
  • The course applied for on JAMB and NDA portal must be the same.
  • The choice of UTME subjects’ combination must be relevant to the course applied for in NDA.
  • Must not be less than 1.68 meters tall for male and 1.65meters for female.
  • Must be medically and physically fit and must be of good moral character.
  • Must have a BMI of between 18.5 – 25.5 kg/m2 to be considered for selection.
  • Must be single male or female without legal obligation to support any child or other individuals.
  • Present a Certificate of indigeneship from the State Government or Local Government Area.
  • Working knowledge of French, Arabic or Mandarin language is an added advantage.
  • Application forms submitted without O level results will not be accepted.
  • Candidates awaiting results are not qualified.
  • Only O’level examination results of not more than 5 years old from the date of examination will be accepted.
  • Admission into the Academy is for both male and female Nigerians only, but Nigerian Air force does not accept female candidates for now.

Important Notice

1. Candidates who desire to join the Nigerian Air Force must be between 17 and 19 years old at entry.

2. The Nigerian Air Force has suspended the enlistment of female candidates in her Regular Combatant programme in NDA.

Searches related to Nigeria Defence Academy programmes:

7 thoughts on “Nigerian Defence Academy Courses for 76RC Admission”

Leave a Comment