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 values and attitudes needed for an officer's career and personal development. The university facilitates the comprehensive security and stability of all society with its research and expertise. We offer our research and expertise actively to our interest groups and all of society to use.

The NDU’s new strategy provides guidelines for the next five years. One of the most important new elements is internationalization, which will materialize as a growing number of teacher, student and researcher exchanges.

The activities of the National Defence University are based on the values of the Finnish Defence Forces which include patriotism, professionalism, justice, responsibility, reliability and cooperation. The National Defence University contributes to the realisation of these values by its expertise, atmosphere conducive to improvement, reliability of its activities and operating culture promoting a sense of unity.

National Defence University’s vision
The National Defence University is an internationally recognized vanguard of military theory and art. 

National Defence University’s mission
The National Defence University’s military scientific instruction and research and community engagement efforts will contribute to building Finland’s security.

Strategic goals for 2025–2030
 

01 The National Defence University will educate experts of military theory and art and produce military scientific expertise.

02 National Defence University will enhance its international cooperation 

03 National Defence University will develop its operating conditions