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Instruction, research and cooperation Sustainable development and responsibility are themes cutting across the activities of the National Defence University in all areas. Sustainable development is included in instruction on all degree levels, con...

The Officer’s Path Podcast What does an officer’s career look like in the increasingly international operating environment, and how do officers prepare for future challenges? In the Officer’s Path Podcast, produced by the Finnish National Defence ...

Impact of teaching Responsibility and interaction Impact of teaching The teaching at the National Defence University is based on responsible, networked and effective competence, within which future officers are trained, keeping up with the times. ...

Impact of research Responsibility and interaction Impact of teaching The teaching at the National Defence University is based on responsible, networked and effective competence, within which future officers are trained, keeping up with the times. ...

Research in Military Science at the National Defence University Military science is a multidisciplinary and complex collection of subjects that study wars, crises, other threats to security and means for preventing these. In today’s world, militar...

KOMAR - Total Defence as a part of National Resilience 2024-2028 Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine and the resulting security threats and challenges have highlighted the importance of total defence as part of national resilience. Significant c...

Russia Group The Russia Research Group of the National Defence University’s Department of Warfare started its activities in 2017. The task of the Russia Group is to conduct research on the fundamentals of Russia’s security, military policy and art...

Strategy 2025–2030(+) The main task of the National Defence University is to provide the future officers of the Finnish Defence Forces and the Border Guard with the skills they need. The skills combine the knowledge gained during studies with the ...

Sustainable Development and Responsibility The activities of the National Defence University are based on the values of the Defence Forces which include patriotism, professionalism, justice, responsibility, reliability and cooperation. Responsibil...

Impact of teaching Impact of research Responsibility and interaction Societal impact as the focus of the strategy In line with its vision, the National Defence University advances the overall security of the nation and the stability of society thr...

Impact of teaching Impact of research Sustainability and interaction Responsibility is a cornerstone of the operation of the National Defence University, and, among other things, sustainable development, equality and non-discrimination are at the ...

Impact of teaching Impact of research Responsibility and interaction Societal impact as the focus of the strategy In line with its vision, the National Defence University advances the overall security of the nation and the stability of society thr...

Finnish Defence Studies Finnish Defence Studies is a peer-reviewed publication series under the auspices of the Finnish National Defence University. Its goal is to publish high-quality research within military sciences that is of interest for inte...

Studying at the National Defence University The National Defence University offers university classes to approximately 900 people annually and continuing training to approximately 1,000 people. This page brings together general information useful ...

7.11.2025 | The majority of research on the People’s Liberation Army is conducted in the United States and, so far, the European perspective has not attracted a great deal of attention. Europe, in fact, has a growing need to strengthen its own research networks, so that the effects of China’s military progress would be better understood. The seminar China's Military Modernization and Growing Capabilities in ...

10.5.2024 | Finland’s NATO membership contributes to the officer’s career becoming more international in nature, and international activities will be an increasingly central part of the Master of Military Sciences Degree as well. At the same time, the requirements set by NATO lend themselves to making the officer’s career and education increasingly versatile.

10.2.2026 | 08.30-08.45 Welcome and Admin remarks (Auditorium Itälinnake) Simo Pesu (FNDU) 08.45-09.00 Opening words Jaro Kesänen, Rector of FNDU 09.00-09.45 Keynote: The Fog After War - Determinants of Future Russian Military Capabilities Tor Bukkvoll (Norwe...

3.10.2025 | The third National Defence University conferment ceremony was held in Helsinki between 18 and 20 September 2025. At the conferment ceremony, 23 doctors of military sciences graduating after 2018 and 5 Honorary Doctors were conferred. Conferment grants them the right to use the doctoral hat and sword.

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