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About Cranfield University

A world-leading specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s distinctive expertise is in our deep understanding of technology and management and how they work together to benefit the world.   

 

Our learners from over 177 countries are offered a global student experience with one of the best teaching ratios for any UK university - one member of academic staff to every five students.    

 

Our courses are renowned for their relevance to business and industry. The research and consultancy we undertake for industry, government and business give students a real-world learning environment using unparalleled facilities. This allows them to develop as professionals and transfer their knowledge to the global economy.  

 

We are the largest UK provider of master's-level graduates in engineering and offer a flagship MBA, extensive customised executive education and professional development programmes.  

Sited on a former RAF base, Cranfield University  continues to build on its aviation heritage, developing aerospace and aeronautics research and design and excelling in other areas including defence and security, energy and sustainability, environment and agrifood, management, manufacturing and materials, transport systems, and water.  

 

Cranfield teaches over 5,000 postgraduate students each year and employs around 1,500 academic and support staff.

 

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Faculty of Business and Management are located at the Cranfield campus.

 

Cranfield School of Management is a world leader in management education and research and one of an elite group of schools worldwide to hold the triple accreditation of AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), AMBA (the Association of MBAs) and EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System).  

 

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

 

Cranfield is a six-time winner of the prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize, the only national honour given to educational institutions for work carried out in the public interest.  

 

Find out more :

Click here to register for our next open day, or explore campus with our virtual tour.  

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About Cranfield University

A world-leading specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s distinctive expertise is in our deep understanding of technology and management and how they work together to benefit the world.   

 

Our learners from over 177 countries are offered a global student experience with one of the best teaching ratios for any UK university - one member of academic staff to every five students.    

 

Our courses are renowned for their relevance to business and industry. The research and consultancy we undertake for industry, government and business give students a real-world learning environment using unparalleled facilities. This allows them to develop as professionals and transfer their knowledge to the global economy.  

 

We are the largest UK provider of master's-level graduates in engineering and offer a flagship MBA, extensive customised executive education and professional development programmes.  

Sited on a former RAF base, Cranfield University  continues to build on its aviation heritage, developing aerospace and aeronautics research and design and excelling in other areas including defence and security, energy and sustainability, environment and agrifood, management, manufacturing and materials, transport systems, and water.  

 

Cranfield teaches over 5,000 postgraduate students each year and employs around 1,500 academic and support staff.

 

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Faculty of Business and Management are located at the Cranfield campus.

 

Cranfield School of Management is a world leader in management education and research and one of an elite group of schools worldwide to hold the triple accreditation of AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), AMBA (the Association of MBAs) and EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System).  

 

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

 

Cranfield is a six-time winner of the prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize, the only national honour given to educational institutions for work carried out in the public interest.  

 

Find out more :

Click here to register for our next open day, or explore campus with our virtual tour.  

Follow Cranfield University  on  Facebook,  Instagram and  LinkedIn.

 

Available programmes

University information

Cranfield University welcomes applications from students from all over the world.  

There is strong competition for places on our courses so we recommend 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 a visa to study in the UK. These processes will take additional time after your course offer has been made.  

Cranfield School of Management operates its own application deadlines, these can be found on each course page.

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Our unique facilities and large-scale test environments are used by our staff, students and clients for exceptional research.  

Cranfield is unique in the world as we have our own runway, our own airport, our own aircraft and pilots, our own fuel farm and our own air navigation service provider.  

The  Aerospace Integration Research Centre (AIRC), a £35 million innovative centre built in partnership with Airbus and Rolls-Royce, fosters collaboration between industry and academia. Cranfield’s £65 million Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre (DARTeC) is spearheading the UK’s research into digital aviation technology.  

Cranfield Impact Centre, based at the Cranfield campus, is one of just two FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) approved test centres in the world, crash-testing Formula One cars.  

A £7 million investment in the latest forensic science technology created a new forensic science teaching and research facility at our Cranfield campus. Our Digital Investigation Unit, previously known as the Digital Forensics Unit and originally the Centre for Forensic Computing is one of the longest-established digital investigation units in the world.  

We have the Plant Phenotyping and Soil Health Facility – the world's first glasshouse to study plant-soil-water systems at a pilot scale under a multi-sensor gantry.  

Visit our website to find out more.

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Student life

Our Cranfield campus is set in a scenic rural location with amenities including bars, shops, and a sports hall. Excellent leisure and shopping facilities can be found in Milton Keynes and the historic town of Bedford, just a short drive away. Cranfield campus is just 40 minutes from central London by train. 

Some of the Defence and Security courses are located at the Defence Academy at Shrivenham in Oxfordshire. 

Cranfield 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

Explore the campus and browse our industrial-scale facilities and purpose-built resources via our virtual experience.

Cranfield Student’s Association has many active clubs and societies run by students with new ones being launched each year.  

Read more about life on campus in our student blog posts.  

 

Even before your course begins, as an offer holder from Cranfield, you can engage with the Careers and Employability Service in order to prepare for those early employment application deadlines. 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 role, or are looking to take your career to the next level.  

The Careers and Employability Service is an important part of the Student Experience support function. Our team has significant real-world experience in the areas of coaching, recruitment, human resources, and business development. We help students develop their personal career journey, so they can find meaningful employment that uses their Cranfield qualification. The  ‘Career Continuation Service’  offers lifelong support to alumni, meaning we are fully committed to assisting your career journey at Cranfield and beyond. The team is comprised of three distinct departments – coaching, employability, and employer engagement – which combined provide the following resources:

Support for success:  

·        One-to-one career coaching with trained advisors,  

·        CV writing, cover letter development and application form advice,  

·        psychometric, assessment centre and interview skills training,  

·        negotiation, public speaking and confidence coaching,  

·        external industry expert workshops on specialist topics,  

·        digital resources including learning packs, factsheets, tutorials, and podcasts,  

·        networking opportunities, employer speaker sessions, recruitment fairs,  

·        advertising vacancies, employment opportunities and internships.  

Software:  

·        Symplicity online career management portal,  

·        Mock CV critiquing software,  

·        Subscription resources to research organisations.  

 

 

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
11,910 GBP
International
26,580 GBP

Whether you are a UK-based or an international student, we provide information, advice, and a range of online tools to help you put together the funding package you need. Take a look at our funding finder which provides a searchable database of sources of financial support. We also offer bursaries for exceptional applicants.  

Find out more at  https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/study/taught-degrees/fees-and-funding

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

Rankings & Ratings

Cranfield University is one of the top public universities in Bedford, United Kingdom. It is ranked #=33 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2025.

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    #51-100
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    #151-200
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    #101-150
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    #39
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    #101-150
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