Naval Postgraduate School

About NPS

Perspectives on NPS

“The best and brightest military officers from the United States and around the world come to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, to work with world class faculty on real military and defense problems. At NPS, they gain both the intellectual know how and the practical skills for improving defense technologies, systems and programs.”

George H.W. Bush
41st President, United States

Mission Statement

NPS provides high-quality, relevant and unique advanced education and research programs that increase the combat effectiveness of the Naval Services, other Armed Forces of the U.S. and our partners, to enhance our national security.

NPS in the Community
	NPS in the Community NPS Community Impact Study Partnerships in Education and Research
NPS holds great value in its relationship with the Monterey Peninsula. Learn a bit more about the institution’s involvement and impact with local communities.

Historic Hotel Del Monte
	History of NPS About the Hotel Del Monte (PDF) Historic Imagery from Hotel’s Past
From star-studded luxury to a pre-flight school to DoD’s premier graduate university, NPS boasts a rich and colorful history worth further exploration.

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Alumni Relations Office
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Code 004A
Monterey, CA 93943
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Throughout the leadership structure at NPS are the finest visionaries in both academia and DoD, guiding the university to excel in relevant, forward education.

NPS at a Glance
	NPS Movie -- The Nation's Premier National Security Research University Facts and Figures Watch NPS on The Pentagon Channel
Student population, degrees conferred, research programs and much more -- all the facts and figures you need to know about the NPS community.

NPS Welcome Center
	NPS Welcome Center (Coming Soon!) Visiting Monterey Maps & Directions
Coming soon to the entrance of Herrmann Hall is the NPS Welcome Center where students, visitors and alumni can learn all about the institution and surrounding communities.