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Cranfield University
Cranfield University is a specialist postgraduate university which primarily offers courses in science, technology, engineering and management. The university was originally founded in 1946 as the as the College of Aeronautics and it was not until 1993 that the university became Cranfield University, as it is known today. The university has over 5,000 students (91% postgraduate students and 9% undergraduate students) and has two campuses, one in Bedfordshire and another in Oxfordshire.
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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the Cranfield University.
Rankings
It is ranked 54th in the UK and in the global top 5% of universities, according to the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2026.
Employability
Cranfield University is ranked 8th in the UK for graduate employability, according to the Employability (CWUR 2026). 93% of graduates are in professional employment or further study within 15 months of completing their course.
Fees
For UK students, many of the courses range from £12,370 to £49,500 depending on the specific program. For international student’s fees vary on the type of course, starting at £18,720. More detailed information can be found here.
Bursaries
Cranfield University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships, find out more here.
Accommodation
All accommodation at Cranfield University is within walking distance of the university campus. There are four halls available: Chilver Hall; Lanchester Hall; Mitchell Hall and Stringfellow Hall. There are multiple accommodation options available from single and double rooms, to en-suite and shared bathrooms. The prices for University managed accommodation range. Find out more about accommodation at Cranfield University here.
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Students' Union
The Cranfield Students’ Association is run by a team of elected students who work to support the entire student population. It is the aim of the Cranfield Students’ Association team to represent the student voice and to keep the student community connected. There are a range of societies available at Cranfield for students to join, and the CSA regularly run events and other social activities. When joining the university all students will be automatically enrolled in the CSA.
Famous for
Cranfield University has won the prestigious Queen’s University Prize 6 times. This is a national honour awarded to educational institutions.
News
Announced in May 2026, Cranfield University and Kinds College London are moving toward a merger scheduled for August 2027 to strengthen national resilience and address higher education challenges
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