In 1976, within the Department of National Defense of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, the Institute of National Defense began its work. Three years later this Department separated from the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, thus becoming the Faculty of National Defense of the University of Belgrade. The Faculty acquired its present name in 1991. At the moment 110 students are studying at this Faculty.
Studies last four academic years, namely eight semesters.
The Faculty organizes M.S. studies and grants doctorates in the areas of defense, protection and safety. Specialized studies are organized in the area of civil defense. It also has a reading room.