As the UK’s only exclusively postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships is creating leaders in technology and management globally.
- #710 Ranking
- 132 Masters
- 413 Academic Staff
- 3,013 Students
- 2,049 Students (int'l)
- 844 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- 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.
- 81% of Cranfield’s research is ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’
Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (77)
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Advanced Chemical Engineering
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Advanced Chemical Engineering
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Advanced Digital Energy Systems
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Advanced Heat Engineering
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Advanced Materials
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Advanced Mechanical Engineering
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Aerospace Computational Engineering
- MSc, PgCert Aerospace Dynamics
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Aerospace Manufacturing
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Aerospace Materials
- M.Sc. Aerospace Vehicle Design
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Aerosystems
- M.Sc. Air Transport Management
- MSc,PgDip,PgCert Aircraft Engineering
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Airworthiness
- M.Sc. Applied Bioinformatics
- M.Sc. Automotive Engineering
- M.Sc. Automotive Mechatronics
- Postgraduate Certificate Communications Electronic Warfare
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Computational Fluid Dynamics
- PgCert, PgDip, MSc Defence and Security (Technology)
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Defence and Security Programme
- MDes, PgDip, PgCert Design Thinking
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Engineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Engineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Environmental Engineering
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Expeditionary Warfare Systems Engineering and Technology (USA)
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Explosives Ordnance Engineering
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Explosives Ordnance Engineering
- MSc, PgDip Forensic Ballistics
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Global Environmental Change
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Guided Weapon Systems
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Manufacturing Technology and Management
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Military Aerospace and Airworthiness
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Military Electronic Systems Engineering
- MSc - PgDip - PgCert Military Vehicle Technology
- M.Sc. Operations Excellence
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Renewable Energy
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Renewable Energy
- M.Sc. Robotics
- MSc - PgDip - PgCert Safety and Accident Investigation
- Postgraduate Certificate Sensors Electronic Warfare
- M.Sc. Sustainability
- MSc, PgDip Thermal Power and Propulsion
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Water and Sanitation for Development
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Water and Wastewater Engineering
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Welding Engineering
Business & Management (44)
- M.Sc. Accounting and Finance
- M.Sc. Air Transport Management
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Aviation Safety Management, Risk and Regulation
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Defence and Security Programme
- MDes, PgDip, PgCert Design Thinking
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Digital Forensics
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Engineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Engineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Environmental Management for Business
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Executive Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- M.Sc. Finance
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Food Systems and Management
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Forensic Investigation
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Global Product Development and Management
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Information Capability Management
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Leadership and Security - Leadership and Management Pathway
- M.Sc. Management
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Management and Information Systems
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Manufacturing Technology and Management
- MSc, PgDip Marketing and Leadership
- M.Sc. Strategic Marketing
- MSc, PgDip Systems Engineering
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Systems Thinking Practice
Applied Sciences & Professions (24)
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Digital Forensics
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Explosives Ordnance Engineering
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Food Systems and Management
- MSc, PgDip Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
- MSc, PgDip Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
- MSc, PgDip Forensic Ballistics
- MSc, PgDip Forensic Ballistics
- MSc, PgDip Forensic Biology
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Forensic Investigation
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Forensic Investigation
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Forensic Investigation
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Forensic Investigation of Heritage Crime
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Future Food Sustainability
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Guided Weapon Systems
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Gun Systems Design
- MSc,PgDip,PgCert Investigation of Heritage Crime
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Military Aerospace and Airworthiness
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Military Electronic Systems Engineering
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Military Operational Research
- MSc - PgDip - PgCert Military Vehicle Technology
- Postgraduate Certificate Sensors Electronic Warfare
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Vehicle and Weapon Engineering
Social Sciences (20)
- Postgraduate Certificate Communications Electronic Warfare
- M.Sc. Counterterrorism
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Counterterrorism
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Counterterrorism Risk Management and Resilience
- PgCert, PgDip, MSc Defence and Security (Technology)
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Expeditionary Warfare Systems Engineering and Technology (USA)
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Explosives Ordnance Engineering
- MSc, PgDip Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
- MSc, PgDip Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
- MSc, PgDip Forensic Ballistics
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Forensic Investigation
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Forensic Investigation of Heritage Crime
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Global Product Development and Management
- MSc,PgDip,PgCert Investigation of Heritage Crime
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Military Operational Research
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Systems Thinking Practice
Computer Science & IT (19)
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Advanced Digital Energy Systems
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Aerospace Computational Engineering
- M.Sc. Applied Bioinformatics
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Computational Fluid Dynamics
- MSc - PgDip - PgCert Cyber Defence and Information Assurance
- MSc - PgDip - PgCert Cyberspace Operations
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Geographical Information Management
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Information Capability Management
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Management and Information Systems
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (10)
- MSc, PgDip, MgCert Advanced Water Management
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Environmental Engineering
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Environmental Management for Business
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Future Food Sustainability
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Geographical Information Management
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Global Environmental Change
- M.Sc. Sustainability
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Water and Sanitation for Development
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Water and Wastewater Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (10)
- M.Sc. Accounting and Finance
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Advanced Chemical Engineering
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Advanced Chemical Engineering
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Advanced Materials
- M.Sc. Applied Bioinformatics
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Computational Fluid Dynamics
- M.Sc. Finance
- MSc, PgDip Forensic Biology
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Forensic Investigation
Arts, Design & Architecture (6)
- M.Sc. Aerospace Vehicle Design
- MDes, PgDip, PgCert Design Thinking
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Gun Systems Design
Law (3)
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Forensic Investigation
- MSc,PgDip,PgCert Investigation of Heritage Crime
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Future Food Sustainability
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Vehicle and Weapon Engineering
Humanities (1)
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Counterterrorism
Medicine & Health (1)
- MSc, PgDip, PgCert Vehicle and Weapon Engineering
Pre-Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (1)
- Pre-Master Engineering
About
History
The forerunner of Cranfield University was the College of Aeronautics, created in 1946 and based at the RAF station in Cranfield, Bedfordshire.
In 1967, the School of Management was founded, so 2017 marks our 50th anniversary.
Education
The only wholly postgraduate University in the UK, our world-class programmes, unrivalled facilities, close links with business, industry and governments and an international outlook all combine to attract students and teaching staff from around the globe. The result is a long track record of creating leaders and innovators in our specialist areas of science, technology, engineering and management. Our graduates are in demand and their association with Cranfield brings benefits throughout their careers.
Research
Cranfield University is a centre of transformational research, postgraduate education and professional development, inspiring the next generation of leaders in technology and management.
Career
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
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
710 7
2022
717 5
2021
722
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
801
2021
801
2020
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
As one of our students at Cranfield University, you will benefit from our stimulating and professional learning environment giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills to achieve a global career, as well as the chance to make worldwide friendships along the way.
Housing services
At the Cranfield campus there are a wide range of accommodation options, from halls of residence to shared houses, apartments for couples and houses for families, all managed in accordance with the Universities UK/GuildHE Code of Practice for University Managed Student Accommodation.
Library services
You can search nearly 200 academic and leading commercial databases, enabling you to find current, relevant information and explore applied subjects in great depth. This will not only help you succeed at Cranfield; potential employers will value your familiarity with the specialist resources widely used within their industry as well.
ICT services
- We offer high speed networking and wireless connectivity, providing you with access to a wealth of online services including our virtual learning environments, library resources, secure file store and university email.
- Our IT services are accessible from both on and off campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, giving you the flexibility to work whenever and wherever you prefer.
Student Life
Campus life
- Both Cranfield and Shrivenham are fully self-contained centres of academic excellence, set in extensive grounds in classic English countryside, just short distances from towns, cities and many other places of interest.
- Excellent transport links make it easy to get around and explore, with London, one of the world’s most global and cosmopolitan cities, just 50 miles from Cranfield and 80 miles from Shrivenham.
- On campus, there is a true sense of community, helping you to forge friendships during your studies and leisure time, in a safe and peaceful environment. Whatever your recreational, social or sporting interests, there are many opportunities to make friends and have a great time.
Sports facilities
- Facilities at the Cranfield campus include our sports centre, which incorporates a fitness centre, playing fields, sports pitches and several tennis courts, while Shrivenham has its own golf course, outdoor heated swimming pool and riding stables.
- At Cranfield, the fitness centre contains an extensive range of cardiovascular and resistance machines and free weights. The centre prides itself on offering excellent value for money, while catering for the varied needs of its members. So whether you want to lift weights or improve your general fitness, this is the place for you.
- A number of our sports clubs also operate within the multi-purpose area of the gym and compete in inter-university and local leagues.
Student clubs
The Cranfield Student Association is run by a team of elected students and supported by a small team of staff. The aim of the CSA is to support and represent Cranfield University students, promote student welfare and organise social, cultural and sporting activities. Together with support from current students, the CSA student officers and school representatives also aim to ensure all students are provided with the support and services they need.
Accreditation
Cranfield is the first University in the UK to receive accreditation from the European Logistics Association.
Student Reviews
Awakening
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
A valuable course program for students
My review of Cranfield University
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The university specializes in postgraduate programs and offers courses in the various field from manufacturing, aerospace, engineering to MBA. The academic structure of the university is quite new for me. I come from Nepal and there we used to learn all subjects at once, but here each module is taught separately and they give a private study time at the end of each module...
Cold aspect
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I choose Environmental Engineering for master's program because in my bachelor's I realise that environment is an important aspect to concentrate.
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