Academic Program

NDA’s academic programs conform to Japan’s University Chartering Standards and offer majors in either science and engineering or the humanities and social sciences. To graduate, cadets must earn at least 152 credits, 84 of which must be in their major field of specialization.

Academic Requirements: Programs and Credits

ProgramsCredits Required for Graduation
Humanities and Social SciencesScience and Engineering
General Education2424
Foreign Languages1414
Physical Education66
Major8484
Defense Science2424
Total152152

Foreign Language Class

Foreign Language Class

Computer Science Class

Computer Science Class

Aerospace Engineering Class

Aerospace Engineering Class

Defense Science Class

Defense Science Class

School of Liberal Arts and General Education

  • Department of General Education
  • Department of Physical Education
  • Department of Foreign Languages
  • Department of Mathematics

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Department of Humanities
  • Department of Public Policy
  • Department of International Relations

School of Applied Sciences

School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

School of Systems Engineering

School of Defense Sciences

  • Department of National Defense Studies
  • Department of Strategic Studies
  • Department of Leadership and Military History

Education