Welcome

to the UK's only specialist postgraduate university in technology and management, recognised by the UK Office for Students as a world-leading specialist provider

▶ Watch the full video Celebrating our brilliant alumni

Welcome

­to the UK's only specialist postgraduate university in technology and management, recognised by the UK Office for Students as a world-leading specialist provider

▶ Watch the full video Celebrating our brilliant alumni
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At Cranfield, you will join a world-respected community of like‑minded people and develop your skills and expertise alongside professionals.

We are proud to welcome students from around the globe, creating a diverse, thriving community where everyone is valued.

Your time at Cranfield will provide you with a launchpad to a global career, where our research-led teaching will connect you with industry partnerships from day one. Working with over 1,500 companies and organisations around the world, our students engage in projects that address real business challenges, taking innovative solutions through to proof of concept in our large-scale facilities.

Helping you to achieve your potential is at the heart of our commitment to you. We also remain fully committed to providing you with the best possible experience while you study with us.

I look forward to welcoming you to our safe, rural campus when you embark on your programme of study and I know that you will very soon feel part of this friendly and caring community.

Professor Dame Karen Holford CBE FREng

Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor

Cranfield University

Join us at one of our upcoming open events*:


Open Days at Cranfield campus:

Saturday 15 November 2025

Saturday 7 March 2026

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Virtual online events:

Thursday 16 October 2025

Thursday 12 February 2026

Wednesday 3 June 2026

*Dates are subject to change – please see our website for the latest information

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UK Top 6 – 1:6 teaching staff to students
MBA ranked 1st in Europe for learning
Cranfield has the largest number of engineering master's students in the UK
88% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent