A forward-thinking University


By choosing to study a master’s or research degree with Cranfield, you will join our award-winning academics in addressing current and future challenges in technology and management, for the benefit of industry and society.

Our students and staff are recognised and awarded in the sectors in which we work, for the contribution they make to society.

Dr Tosin Adedipe, Technical Project Manager of the £8 million Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s Energy Innovation Programme (BEIS)-funded project HyPER, for bulk hydrogen production, was recognised as one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering awards 2022 ▶ Watch the video

The Queen's Anniversary Prizes

We are honoured to have been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize, the UK’s most prestigious form of national recognition open to a UK university, on six separate occasions for our work in the following.

In-flight aerospace engineering training

The University is home to the National Flying Laboratory Centre (NFLC), which brings together academics and technical specialists to deliver experiential learning for aerospace engineering students from over 20 UK universities and the global aviation industry.

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Soil science

Our education and research in large-scale soil and environmental data for the sustainable use of natural resources worldwide has been providing practical advice on land use for more than 40 years.

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Water and sanitation

Over a 25-year period, we have pioneered improved water services benefiting the quality of lives and livelihoods in the most impoverished parts of the world.

In-flight aerospace engineering training

The University is home to the National Flying Laboratory Centre (NFLC), which brings together academics and technical specialists to deliver experiential learning for aerospace engineering students from over 20 UK universities and the global aviation industry.

▶ Watch the video

Soil science

Our education and research in large-scale soil and environmental data for the sustainable use of natural resources worldwide has been providing practical advice on land use for more than 40 years.

▶ Watch the video

Water and sanitation

Over a 25-year period, we have pioneered improved water services benefiting the quality of lives and livelihoods in the most impoverished parts of the world.

Aviation and safety

Our air accident investigation training and research contributes to international aviation safety.

Humanitarian demining

We have developed and delivered bespoke education and training programmes to managers from over 60 countries including Afghanistan, Angola, Cambodia and Iraq, playing a unique role in developing sustainable, national capacities in landmine clearance.

Manufacturing management

We designed a unique and innovative programme for strategic-level managers in the manufacturing industry.

Find out more about our award-winning work