Organization

NATO Defense College Mission

As the Alliance’s premier academic institution, the NDC aims to be the preferred choice for nations seeking to advance the educational development of their senior officers and officials, and to be recognized as a respected source of relevant policy advice.

Who’s Who

Biographies and photos of the current Commandant, Dean, Director of Enablement and senior leaders of the NATO Defense College.

The Structure

An overview of the NDC’s organization and structure with links to more specific pages if available.

The History

A brief introduction to the history of the NATO Defense College, since its foundation in Paris by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, through its initial and posterior relocation in Rome.

NDC Facilities

The NDC facilities provide the perfect venue for the College’s activities. They include Common Areas, an Auditorium and Conference Rooms, a Gymnasium and Sport Areas, a Mess & Cafeteria etc.

The Library and Knowledge Centre

The Library and Knowledge Centre (LKC) provides support to the academic and research branches of the College. The library is named in honour of Manlio Brosio, NATO Secretary General from 1964 to 1971.

Vision Link

At the heart of NATO Defense College (NDC), beats a steady pulse of creativity and innovation through Vision Link. This ecosystem is driven by the excitement of discovery, and a passionate and committed team who is focused on developing collaborative and effective solutions, in support of the NDC, its communities and partners.

Job Opportunities, Fellowships & Internships

Civilian candidates can apply ONLY if they meet the required qualifications. Applications from candidates who do not meet the required qualifications will not be taken into consideration. Only nationals from the 32 member countries can apply for vacancies at NATO.

Fellowships and Internships are regulated separately. Please refer to respective terms and conditions for elegibility.

Procurement

The NDC Purchasing & Contracting Office is responsible for procurement of goods and services under the applicable NATO Financial Regulations and Procedures.

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You can follow or like us on social media. You can find all the latest NDC developments, ask us a question, send us your comments and more by following the links on our page.

Links to NATO and Partner Institutions

The links provided are external and are not located on the NATO Defense College website. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the NATO Defense College, nor by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization of the linked web sites, or the information, products or services contained therein.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions.

Disclaimer

The NDC web site is provided as a public service by the NATO Defense College.