Estonian National Defence College
The Estonian National Defense College (ENDC; Estonian: Kaitseväe Ühendatud Õppeasutused) is an institution of applied higher education for national defense in Tartu, Estonia.
ENDC mission is to train and educate regular officers for the Estonian Defense Forces and National Defense League, as well as for other military institutions. The ENDC has established in Estonia a national reputation for expertise in military research and development.
A challenging academic program by the ENDC provides a balanced education in military and civilian subjects designed to provide a solid military foundation for officer-training, meeting the intellectual and mental requirements necessary for service as a military leader in the Army. The academic staff members of the ENDC are supported by members of the academic community from leading universities throughout Estonia. In order to provide the Army with professional and well-trained officers, the ENDC has a highly modern training environment and living conditions.
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