Life with Cranfield University


Our close-knit community provides a safe and tranquil environment to study and socialise with skilled and ambitious people.

The majority of our teaching and facilities are located at the Cranfield campus in South East England. Some of the Defence and Security courses are located at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom at Shrivenham, near Swindon in Oxfordshire. Please check your course page for location details.

As a student, you will be part of a warm, welcoming community. With over 110 nationalities represented in our student body, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and aim to provide a supportive learning environment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

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Cranfield campus is set in extensive grounds with:

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Accommodation options for all.

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Various places of worship with multi-faith rooms.

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A variety of places to eat and drink.

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Educational facilities for students with younger children.

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Sports and leisure facilities.

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Our Technology Park with entrepreneurial businesses.

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Shrivenham facilities include:

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A variety of places to eat and drink.

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Access to the Officers’ Mess at a small charge with activity rooms and quiet areas to study.

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Sports and leisure facilities included in the Athletics Union membership.

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Various places of worship with multi-faith rooms.

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“Cranfield University embodies an all-inclusive community where diversity is celebrated. We even organised international picnics where everyone brings food from their respective countries, creating a delightful melting pot of flavours and cultures. These moments of togetherness, shared by both teachers and students, were truly heartwarming.”

Deepa Amandara,

current student, (Food Systems and Management MSc)

Student Wellbeing and Disability Support Centre

We value our diverse student community and provide support to help you achieve your full potential during your time with us.

The Student Wellbeing and Disability Support team offers a professional and confidential service providing information, advice and guidance are available to all students on a broad range of issues, from information for those with families about local schools, to help with any concerns affecting your academic journey and wellbeing.

Learning Support Officers form part of the Student Wellbeing and Disability Support team and are here to help guide and support students with disabilities, specific learning differences and mental and physical health conditions. They will work with you to understand how your condition may affect your studies, discuss options available to you and co-ordinate reasonable adjustments to support you.

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Bringing a family – Cranfield
Bringing a family – Shrivenham