Get involved
Being among like-minded professionals, you will make many lifelong friends from all over the world while you are at Cranfield.
Supporting you to achieve your potential is at the heart of our commitment to you. We encourage you to participate in many ways in addition to your studies, and to embrace and cherish our values.
Ambition
We aim high. We do all we can to achieve excellence.
Impact
We change people’s lives. We make the world a better place.
Respect
We value everyone’s expertise. We support each other.
Community
We build and cherish our Cranfield community. We embrace diversity.
Sport and societies
There are plenty of opportunities for you to participate in a wide variety of sports, clubs, societies and events.
At Cranfield, these are supported by the CSA. Badminton, cricket, basketball, football, volleyball and rugby are our most popular sports. Student societies range from an astronomical society, the musicians society with its own practice room as well as space-related societies such as Cranfield Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (CranSEDS). Religious groups include the Christian Union and the Islamic Society. There are also several activities and clubs you can join in the nearby towns.
Student Ambassadors
Chat to one of our students online to get a student viewpoint about studying at Cranfield. You can search by course and/or country to find someone to talk to.
There are also opportunities to become involved as a ‘Student Ambassador’ once you arrive at Cranfield and have a say about your student experience, as well as liaising with future students to share your knowledge about studying at Cranfield.
Cranfield Students’ Association
As a student of Cranfield University, you are automatically a member of Cranfield Students’ Association (CSA), a student-led, democratic organisation that operates at Cranfield.
The CSA is run by a team of elected students and supported by a small team of staff. It is here to represent and support students and to enhance your student experience in many ways.
CSA representatives sit on almost all University committees, providing a student voice throughout the University. It provides advice and support, and can signpost students to specialised services if required.
The CSA runs a wide range of activities and entertainment, day trips, sports clubs and social societies. Many of these are run by students, providing opportunities for personal development and experience.
At the Cranfield campus, the CSA bar serves a range of drinks and is your centre for entertainment. Sports and other big events are regularly shown on the big‑screen TV, and if you’re looking for something to eat, the café serves hot food throughout the day, as well as takeaway meals.
Student charter
Our charter sets out how the University, our students and the Cranfield Students’ Association work together to enable you to get the most out of your Cranfield experience.
“Playing futsal at the Cranfield gymnasium, making new friends from across the globe, chilling with friends at the Cranfield Students’ Association (CSA), my entire Cranfield experience was a highlight.”
Sushant Potbhare,
Client Engagement Manger, Viralmint, (Strategic Marketing MSc 2023)
