Forsvarsakademiet

The Royal Danish Defence College ‒ RDDC
Copenhagen, Denmark

At the Royal Danish Defence College, their ambition is to develop some of the most talented and recognized leaders in NATO. The Royal Danish Defence College’s programmes are based on research, conducted by the Royal Danish Defence College’s six institutes, within three core areas: Military Operations, Military Strategy and Military leadership. Besides offering research-based education, their military research is used widely, both within and outside of the Danish Defence to the benefit of society, their allies and partners. The Royal Danish Defence College has a large network of collaborators at both Danish and foreign research and education institutions and they contribute to the development of NATO doctrine and research projects.

Contact details

Website:
https://www.fak.dk/en/

Address:
Svanemoellen Baracks Ryvangs Allé 1 DK-2100 Copenhagen

Country:
Denmark

Sub-region:
Northern Europe

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Global
Operating languages
Danish , English

Organisation details

Business model
Government
Institutional affiliations
Government
Year founded
1830
Age (years)
Forsvarsakademiet
195 
Denmark average
 46
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: King Frederik VI
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2021
Forsvarsakademiet
 400
Denmark average
 77
Global average
 94
% Female staff
2019
Forsvarsakademiet
 0%
Denmark average
 44%
Global average
 43%
% Female researchers
2019
Forsvarsakademiet
 0%
Denmark average
 42%
Global average
 35%

Social

Likes (2023)
Forsvarsakademiet
 1,500
Denmark average
 8,776
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2021)
Forsvarsakademiet
 1,214
Followers (2025)
Forsvarsakademiet
 5,708
Denmark average
 4,914
Global average
 19,917
Followers (2024)
Forsvarsakademiet
 5,708
Followers (2019)
Forsvarsakademiet
 1,033
Subscribers (2025)
Forsvarsakademiet
 3,110
Denmark average
 982
Global average
 7,446
Subscribers (2024)
Forsvarsakademiet
 2,880
Subscribers (2023)
Forsvarsakademiet
 2,840
Followers (2025)
Forsvarsakademiet
 13,000
Denmark average
 18,246
Global average
 15,961
Followers (2024)
Forsvarsakademiet
 12,000
Followers (2022)
Forsvarsakademiet
 8,814

Data notes

Last updated: 04/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Observatoire des Think Tanks Directory, Organisation´s website
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