Cranfield University

Creating leaders in technology and management

Cranfield's distinctive expertise is in our deep understanding of technology and management and how these work together to benefit the world.

As an exclusively postgraduate university, our education portfolio is renowned for its relevance to business and industry. We are the largest UK provider of master's-level graduates in engineering and offer a flagship MBA, extensive world-class customised executive education and professional development programmes. Our work informs government policy and leads the way in producing cutting edge new technologies and products in partnership with industry. 

The research and consultancy we carry out for industry, government and business provides our students with a real-world learning environment, allowing them to develop as professionals and then transfer their knowledge to the global economy. 

Cranfield University at Shrivenham is home to Cranfield Defence and Security. It is a secure military site in partnership with the Defence Academy, Ministry of Defence, UK. The staff and secure facilities are at the forefront of their fields, offering diverse capabilities across defence and security science, forensics, engineering and technology.

Facts about our university:

• Our full-time MBA programme is ranked 9th in the UK, 18th in Europe and 76th in the world in the Financial Times 2019 ranking of full-time MBA programmes;
• Our Management MSc is ranked 3rd in the UK and 30th in the world in The Economist Which MBA? Masters in Management (MiM) 2019 ranking;
• In the QS World Rankings 2019, we are ranked 5th in the UK, 11th in Europe and 39th in the world for mechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing engineering education;
• We’re ranked 7th in the UK for commercial research, consultancy and professional development. 
• 81% of our research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent by REF (Research Excellence Framework, 2014).

What makes Cranfield unique?

• There is one member of academic staff to every seven students, one of the best ratios for any university in the UK;
• We are ranked second in the UK for graduate employment (DLHE longitudinal survey, 2017).
  
• Our worldwide community is a powerful professional network with students and learners from over 167 countries;
• We have mutually-beneficial relationships with around 1,500 companies and organisations;
• We are the only university in the world to own and run an airport and to have airline status;

During your course you will receive support and guidance to help you plan an effective strategy for your personal and professional development, whether you are looking to secure your first management role, or wanting take your career to the next level.

The Cranfield Career Development Service offers a comprehensive service to help you develop a set of career management skills that will remain with you throughout your career.

Come and meet us

Come to our next Open Day and find out more about the programme and learning environment.  You’ll have the opportunity to meet the Course Director, attend a taster lecture and explore the School and our facilities.

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If you are not able to make an open day, check out our virtual tour.