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Cranfield University is one of Western Europes largest academic centres for strategic and applied research, development and design. As a small, virtually bespoke university, Cranfield University is distinctive. It is unique in its entirely postgraduate focus. Our postgraduate study programme is focused on real life rather than on pure theory.Industrial and commercial sponsors recognise this, so our contract research income outstrips that of most other UK universities. As a result of our unique approach, our graduates are found worldwide, making significant contributions in their fields - an enviable network of men and women with the reputation for excellence that the name of Cranfield bestows.

The university is made up of three campuses Cranfield, Silsoe and Shrivenham (The Defence College of Management and Technology).

Cranfield campus in Bedfordshire embraces our bustling airport, excellent housing provision and superb sports and recreation facilities. Here you will find the School of Engineering, Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield Health and the School of Applied Sciences, all offering entry at graduate level only. As a result the atmosphere is mature and focused, with an established infrastructure which makes study and leisure time productive and enjoyable.

The campus lies about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway, the UKs main north/south artery, and has rail (London Euston train station only 30 minutes away) and road access to most major airports.

Situated mid-way between Oxford and Cambridge, it is close to thriving Milton Keynes, a new town with one of the largest covered shopping centres in Europe, and the historic riverside town of Bedford. Both have coach and train stations.

Faculty

Number of International Faculty Staff	FTE: 152
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.
Number of Faculty Staff	FTE: 608
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. FAQ: How is research assistant defined?

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students	FTE: 2,506
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students	FTE: 1,370
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.

Students

Total Students	Headcount: 4,160 FTE: 2,427
Total number of students.
Total International Students	Headcount: 1,790 FTE: 1,183
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.