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. Our School of Management has been a world-leader in management and research education for over 50 years, offering 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 5th in the UK and 36th in the world in The Economist Which MBA? Masters in Management (MiM) 2021 ranking;
Our Management MSc is ranked 6th in the UK and 28th in the world in the QS World University Rankings: Management Masters Ranking 2022;
Our Finance and Management MSc is ranked 8th in the UK and 42nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings: Masters in Finance Ranking 2022;
Our Strategic Marketing MSc is ranked 5th in the UK and 15th in the world in the QS World University Rankings: Masters in Marketing Ranking 2022;
We’re ranked top 10 in the UK and 32nd in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School 2020 rankings;
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 five 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 to 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.
Cranfield campus is set in extensive grounds with amenities including: bars, shops, a post office, sports hall and bank. Excellent leisure and shopping facilities can be found in Milton Keynes and the historic town of Bedford, just a short drive away.
Our campus has:
its own airport,
two hotels with full accommodation and conference and banqueting facilities,
sports and recreation facilities,
student accommodation options comprising family homes and single student apartment blocks,
an on-campus nursery and pre-school which offers the very best for young minds - both have been rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Admission
Cranfield University welcomes applications from students from all over the world.
There is strong competition for places on our programmes and, although there are no set application deadlines, we recommend that you apply as early as possible to secure your place. This is important if you also want to apply for on-campus accommodation or need to apply for a visa to study in the UK. These processes will take additional time after your course offer has been made.
Careers
Our careers service
Our services are available to all current students, both full or part-time, and we also offer lifelong support to our alumni.
We can help you find the job you want after leaving Cranfield. While you are a student we will work with you to identify suitable opportunities and support you throughout the job application process.
We offer a range of services to support you, including:
Career information and tailored resources
Career coaching and one to one appointments
Free access to VMock - our 24/7 CV critiquing system which offers customised suggestions for CV content, assesses core competencies based on employer criteria and Cranfield CV standards
Psychometric test practice and case study interview examples
Comprehensive careers intranet site that can help you find out about potential employers, early graduate scheme applications deadlines, cover letter development and interview advice
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. Our School of Management has been a world-leader in management and research education for over 50 years, offering 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 5th in the UK and 36th in the world in The Economist Which MBA? Masters in Management (MiM) 2021 ranking;
Our Management MSc is ranked 6th in the UK and 28th in the world in the QS World University Rankings: Management Masters Ranking 2022;
Our Finance and Management MSc is ranked 8th in the UK and 42nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings: Masters in Finance Ranking 2022;
Our Strategic Marketing MSc is ranked 5th in the UK and 15th in the world in the QS World University Rankings: Masters in Marketing Ranking 2022;
We’re ranked top 10 in the UK and 32nd in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School 2020 rankings;
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 five 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 to 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.
Cranfield campus is set in extensive grounds with amenities including: bars, shops, a post office, sports hall and bank. Excellent leisure and shopping facilities can be found in Milton Keynes and the historic town of Bedford, just a short drive away.
Our campus has:
its own airport,
two hotels with full accommodation and conference and banqueting facilities,
sports and recreation facilities,
student accommodation options comprising family homes and single student apartment blocks,
an on-campus nursery and pre-school which offers the very best for young minds - both have been rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Cranfield University welcomes applications from students from all over the world.
There is strong competition for places on our programmes and, although there are no set application deadlines, we recommend that you apply as early as possible to secure your place. This is important if you also want to apply for on-campus accommodation or need to apply for a visa to study in the UK. These processes will take additional time after your course offer has been made.
Our careers service
Our services are available to all current students, both full or part-time, and we also offer lifelong support to our alumni.
We can help you find the job you want after leaving Cranfield. While you are a student we will work with you to identify suitable opportunities and support you throughout the job application process.
We offer a range of services to support you, including:
Career information and tailored resources
Career coaching and one to one appointments
Free access to VMock - our 24/7 CV critiquing system which offers customised suggestions for CV content, assesses core competencies based on employer criteria and Cranfield CV standards
Psychometric test practice and case study interview examples
Comprehensive careers intranet site that can help you find out about potential employers, early graduate scheme applications deadlines, cover letter development and interview advice
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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. Our School of Management has been a world-leader in management and research education for over 50 years, offering 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:
What makes Cranfield unique?
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 to 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.
Click here to register
If you are not able to make an open day, check out our virtual tour.
The School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, Cranfield School of Management and the School of Water, Energy and Environment are located on the Cranfield campus. Unique facilities and large-scale test environments, including those at Cranfield Defence and Security which is part of the Ministry of Defence site at Shrivenham, are used by our students and clients for exceptional research.
Visit our website to find out more.
Student Life at Cranfield University
Cranfield campus is set in extensive grounds with amenities including: bars, shops, a post office, sports hall and bank. Excellent leisure and shopping facilities can be found in Milton Keynes and the historic town of Bedford, just a short drive away.
Our campus has:
Cranfield University welcomes applications from students from all over the world.
There is strong competition for places on our programmes and, although there are no set application deadlines, we recommend that you apply as early as possible to secure your place. This is important if you also want to apply for on-campus accommodation or need to apply for a visa to study in the UK. These processes will take additional time after your course offer has been made.
Our careers service
Our services are available to all current students, both full or part-time, and we also offer lifelong support to our alumni.
We can help you find the job you want after leaving Cranfield. While you are a student we will work with you to identify suitable opportunities and support you throughout the job application process.
We offer a range of services to support you, including:
About
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. Our School of Management has been a world-leader in management and research education for over 50 years, offering 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:
What makes Cranfield unique?
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 to 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.
Click here to register
If you are not able to make an open day, check out our virtual tour.
The School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, Cranfield School of Management and the School of Water, Energy and Environment are located on the Cranfield campus. Unique facilities and large-scale test environments, including those at Cranfield Defence and Security which is part of the Ministry of Defence site at Shrivenham, are used by our students and clients for exceptional research.
Visit our website to find out more.
Student Life at Cranfield University
Cranfield campus is set in extensive grounds with amenities including: bars, shops, a post office, sports hall and bank. Excellent leisure and shopping facilities can be found in Milton Keynes and the historic town of Bedford, just a short drive away.
Our campus has:
Cranfield University welcomes applications from students from all over the world.
There is strong competition for places on our programmes and, although there are no set application deadlines, we recommend that you apply as early as possible to secure your place. This is important if you also want to apply for on-campus accommodation or need to apply for a visa to study in the UK. These processes will take additional time after your course offer has been made.
Our careers service
Our services are available to all current students, both full or part-time, and we also offer lifelong support to our alumni.
We can help you find the job you want after leaving Cranfield. While you are a student we will work with you to identify suitable opportunities and support you throughout the job application process.
We offer a range of services to support you, including:
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