We are proud of our achievements – and especially those of our graduates. Some notable facts about Cranfield:

  • There is one member of academic staff to every five students, one of the best ratios for any university in the UK (HESA 2021/22).
  • Over a third (36%) of all aeronautical and aerospace engineering postgraduate students in the UK are studying at Cranfield – more than any other UK university (HESA 2020/21).
  • 41% of our students and learners are over 30 years old.
  • During a typical year, our academics deliver courses to participants from around 50 countries outside the UK.
  • 39% of our students and learners study part-time.
  • Around 4,500 people come to Cranfield each year to benefit from our executive and professional development programmes.
  • We have over 30 international alumni communities across the world, including China, India, Russia, Switzerland and Brazil.
  • According to the Research Excellence Framework 2021, 88% of our research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.
  • In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, we are ranked in the global top 30 for Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing.
  • Cranfield is in the global top 150 for ‘Business and Management Studies’ and the top 200 for ‘Environmental Sciences’ in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
  • Cranfield was recognised by the UK Office for Students in 2022 as a world-leading specialist provider in recognition of our global reputation for high quality teaching and the ongoing impact of our graduates on their professions and industries.
  • Cranfield School of Management is one of an elite group worldwide to hold the triple accreditation of: AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and AMBA (the Association of MBAs).
  • Cranfield School of Management consistently performs well in the major school and programme specific rankings – visit the School of Management rankings and accolades page for more details.
  • Cranfield is a six-time winner of the prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize.