Cranfield University
Cranfield, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1993
Overview
Cranfield University is the only wholly-postgraduate university in the United Kingdom, located at Cranfield in Bedfordshire. It is a specialist institution offering master's degrees (MSc, MBA, MRes, MDes, PgDip, PgCert) and research degrees (PhD, EngD, MPhil, MSc by Research) across science, technology, engineering and management. The university operates two campuses: the main Cranfield campus (College Road, MK43 0AL) and Cranfield University at Shrivenham (at the UK Defence Academy in Wiltshire). Cranfield is renowned for its world-class facilities including its own airport (one of only a few universities globally to own and operate an airport), the National Flying Laboratory Centre, the National Wind Tunnel facility, and the Aerospace Integration Research Centre. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 88% of research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Cranfield has close partnerships with approximately 1,500 companies and organisations including Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover and the UK Civil Aviation Authority, and attracts students from over 100 countries. It holds triple accreditation for its business school and has been a six-time winner of the Queen's Anniversary Prize.
Fields of study
- Aerospace Engineering
- Air Transport Management
- Automotive Engineering
- Defence and Security
- Environmental Engineering
- Energy and Sustainability
- Manufacturing and Materials
- Water Engineering
- Management
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Systems Engineering
- Safety Engineering
Accreditation: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Cranfield School of Management); Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- 2026-09-28, 2027-01-25, 2027-06-07, 2027-09-27
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Vehicle Design (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy (opens in a new tab) | PhD | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Engineering Doctorate (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Business Administration (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Business Administration - Executive (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Philosophy (opens in a new tab) | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Science by Research (opens in a new tab) | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
