Naval Postgraduate School

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Departments

The Naval Postgraduate School offers graduate programs, masters and PhDs, both on and off campus and Distance Learning, through our academic departments.

Programs and Degrees

NPS offers world-class graduate degree programs in a wide variety of disciplines to eligible U.S. military students, international students, DoD civilian employees, and a limited number of defense contractors.

Centers and Institutes

NPS research centers, institutes and Academic Groups deliver defense solutions and develop interdisciplinary expertise across the university's applied research and education programs.

NPS Online provides defense-focused education through tailored and accessible graduate-level online and on-location learning opportunities.

Naval Warfare Studies Institute

We deliver solutions to the Fleet

THE NPS DIFFERENCE

Only NPS synchronizes student operational experience and graduate education with applied research and faculty expertise to deliver innovative warfighting solutions and leaders educated to employ them. Learn more.

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The NPS Difference: Operational Experience, Graduate Education, Applied Research, Faculty Expertise

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Strengthening Alliances Through Learning, NPS Hosts European International Alumni Symposium



NPS Recognizes Latest Cohort of Summer Quarter Graduates

Bernard Takes Helm at NPS’ Center for Homeland Defense and Security

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Official Instagram page of NPS, a graduate research university offering advanced degrees to the U.S. Armed Forces, DOD civilians and int'l partners. 
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Adm. Samuel Paparo, a graduate of NPS' Systems Analysis program

"NPS is the flagship technical graduate school for the Navy and DOD," Paparo said. "This school is ruthlessly focused on warfighting, and in the geography that is the hub of technical innovation in the world."
~ Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. Samuel Paparo, a graduate of NPS' Systems Analysis program

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Strategic Framework

This Strategic Framework provides us with a shared vision for the future which combines our graduate education, research and innovation to generate cognitive readiness and intellectual leadership for the future force.

Annual Report

The NPS Annual Report highlights the university's major achievements and initiatives throughout the course of the calendar year.

Faculty Expertise

NPS faculty are world-renowned experts in a broad range of critical disciplines. Search the university’s directory of faculty experts.