Welcome to our valued partners
As a specialist postgraduate university located at the heart of the UK's Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford arc, our world-class programmes, unrivalled facilities, close links with business, industry and governments, and international outlook all combine to attract students and teaching staff from around the globe.
Did you know Cranfield has been providing teaching, research and consultancy in the area of agrifood for more than 50 years? Explore our expertise and teaching in water, energy and environment.
Cranfield has a distinctive approach to manufacturing research, education and training. We combine expertise in design, technology and management along with research into materials sciences together, all with a focus on manufacturing. Find our more about manufacturing, transport and aerospace at Cranfield.
Each year our students have had the chance to attend the Edie Sustainability Leaders Forum. The event features case studies, workshops and interactive discussions allowing participants to network and connect with other sustainability professionals to accelerate change. You can find out more on the Cranfield School of Management website.
What's new?
Cranfield Forensic Institute Excellence Scholarship 2021
In celebration of the £7.2m investment in the Forensic Programme at the Cranfield campus in 2020, Cranfield University are awarding six scholarships to attract the most talented postgraduate students to study for one of our world-leading full-time MSc degrees. Each scholarship awards £10,000 towards the International Tuition Fee for 2021/22 entry.
At a glance
• Funding value: £10,000 toward tuition fees
• Suitable for Applicants from EU, Rest of World
• Deadline: 28 May 2021
• Funding provider: Cranfield Forensic Institute
Manufacturing and Materials Excellence Scholarship
Scholarships are available to students for postgraduate master's study in the area of manufacturing and materials in academic year 2021-2022.
At a glance
Funding valueVariable awards toward tuition fees depending on course and applicant
Suitable for Applicants fromUK, EU, Rest of World
DeadlineOn going
Funding provider(s)Cranfield Manufacturing
Scholarships are available to students for postgraduate master's study in the area of manufacturing and materials in academic year 2021-2022.
At a glance
Funding valueVariable awards toward tuition fees depending on course and applicant
Suitable for Applicants fromUK, EU, Rest of World
DeadlineOn going
Funding provider(s)Cranfield Manufacturing
We have an upcoming Supply Chain Management webinar: Tuesday 6th April at 11.00 BST
Our interactive webinar will provide students thinking about studying one of our Supply Chain Management master’s courses an opportunity to meet the Course Director, Dr Hendrik Reefke, who will discuss the course content and structure, plus a chance to hear from a current students on their Cranfield experience so far. This session will also include a Supply Chain Management taster lecture and Q and A session. You can register here.
We have an upcoming Full time MBA Visa webinar: Wednesday 26th May at 10.00 BST
‘Study Visa Q&A’ on Wednesday 26 May. We are joined by Mohammed Ali, Assistant Registrar (Head of Student Immigration and Funding). This webinar will include guidance on how to make a successful visa application and the requirements for relevant funding documentation to ensure students are prepared and able to get off to a smooth start here at Cranfield School of Management. You can register here
Upcoming CDS webinar:
Uncover the postgraduate study opportunities in Forensics -webinar
March 2021 intakes available on aerospace and manufacturing Masters programmes
A reminder that applications are still open for March 2021 starts on four of our most popular specialist Masters programmes.
Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc
A world leading programme which enables students to focus on the technical, business and management aspects of aircraft design and development. Two specialist options are available; 1. Aircraft Design, and 2. Avionics Systems Design.
Thermal Power MSc
Delivers fundamental and applied knowledge on the design, operation and maintenance of gas turbine engines for air, sea and land applications. Four specialist options are available; 1. Aerospace Propulsion. 2. Gas Turbine Technology. 3. Power, Propulsion and the Environment. 4. Rotating Machinery, Engineering and Management.
Aerospace Manufacturing MSc
Combines Cranfield's long-standing expertise for delivering high-quality masters' programmes in both aerospace and manufacturing.
Engineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems MSc
An established course developing professionals with a thorough understanding of the processes, skills and behaviours needed to create and manage competitive manufacturing operations.
Enquiries to be forwarded to: studyaerospace@cranfield.ac.uk or studymanufacturing@cranfield.ac.uk
Five aerospace student recruitment webinars running in March and April!
Explore our Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control MSc & Applied Artificial Intelligence MSc
Wednesday 24 March 2021 - You can register here.
Explore our Thermal Power MSc – your career journey to the gas turbine world for air, land and sea
Tuesday 30 March 2021 -You can register here.
Explore our Computational MScs (covering Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering MSc and four options, Computational Fluid Dynamics MSc, Aerospace Computational Engineering MSc, Robotics MSc)
Tuesday 20 April 2021 - You can register here.
Explore our Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc & Aerospace Dynamics MSc
Thursday 22 April 2021 - You can register here.
Explore our Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc
Tuesday 27 April 2021 - You can register here
Agent Online Application Portal - Registration for our approved Agents here!
This is a significant investment in our student recruitment capability and will provide a better and faster applicant experience.
It includes a dedicated agent and partner portal to make it easier for you to manage your students' applications. The portal contains dedicated application links and will give you the ability to upload supporting documentation and track decisions.
You can now set up and manage who has access to the portal within your organisation. It is simple to use and a short user guide that explains how it all works is available below.
Cranfield University Students Facebook
Please don’t forget to encourage our 2020/21 student applicants to join our Cranfield University Students Facebook group!
Cranfield’s Student Immigration and Funding Team can offer support and guidance to international students who require a visa to study in the UK, as well as post-study visa support. Within the Student Immigration and Funding Team we’re available to offer information, advice and guidance to Tier 4 students for post-study visa options, some of which are:
Cranfield careers advice
The Cranfield Careers Service is available to all current students and lifelong support is also offered to our alumni. Cranfield subscribes to Student Circus to ensure that our students are well prepared to secure a job in the UK. For example, after completing his MSc in Water and Wastewater Engineering in 2019, Kelvin Mutai successfully secured a place as a Graduate Civil Engineer at Mott MacDonald, Cambridgeshire - a global engineering, management and development consultancy. He described the support he received as “supportive, personalised and genuine.”
MSc Course Brochures
Agrifood courses
Air Transport courses
Automotive Engineering and Technology courses
Design courses
Defence and Security courses
Energy and Power courses
Environment courses
Finance courses
Forensic Science courses
Management courses
Manufacturing and Materials courses
Motorsport courses
Operations Excellence
Safety and Accident Investigation courses
Strategic Marketing
Supply Chain Management courses
Water courses