Cranfield University

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

We work in partnership with business, academia, governments and other organisations to develop and deliver applied research and innovative education in science, technology, engineering, and management.

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.

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

Now in its 76th year Cranfield University continues to build on its aviation heritage, developing aerospace and aeronautics research and design, and excelling in other areas including manufacturing, agriculture and environmental technology, and management. Today, 88% of our research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

With learners from over 177 countries, Cranfield offers a truly global student experience and has one of the best teaching ratios for any UK university, with one member of academic staff to every five students.

The School of Aerospace, Transport Systems and Manufacturing and Materials, Cranfield School of Management and the School of Water, Energy and Sustainability and Environment and Agrifood are located on 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 University at Shrivenham is home to Cranfield Defence and Security. It is a secure military site in partnership with the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom and Ministry of Defence. 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.