Cranfield University has a vibrant international community and has a number of Chinese students studying here across a range of subjects. We currently have 393 students from China (PRC) studying with us.

Visit our new Simplified Chinese website for Chinese students and parents who want to find out more about postgraduate study with us. 

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We have over 1,500 people in our Chinese alumni network. 96% of our graduates are employed or in further study. 

We have opened the Jiangsu University Cranfield Tech Futures Graduate Institute (JSU-CU Cranfield Institute), a specialist postgraduate venture in China to train future leaders. The partnership between Cranfield University and Jiangsu University, builds on our 20 years of international academic collaboration and will offer Masters' and PhD programmes in agricultural, environmental, mechanical engineering and in engineering management.

Cranfield provides a professional working environment but our Chinese students also enjoy campus live and get involved in a wide variety of activities run by Chinese Cranfield Student Association.

Why Cranfield

As a specialist postgraduate university, our world-class programmes, unrivalled facilities, close links with business, industry and governments, all combine to attract students and teaching staff from all over the world.

Benefit from excellent teaching delivered by our world-renowned academics, state-of-the art facilities and real-life industry projects with leading global organisations.

Our staff-to-student ratio of 8:1 is one of the best of any university in the UK. Our students tell us that our 'hands-on' practical approach, specialist focus and the depth and excellence of our education, research and industry links are what attracts them to study with us.

Cranfield University is ranked within the top 30 for engineering, aeronautical and manufacturing programmes, based on QS Subject 2023, we are dedicated to providing academic excellence and fostering strong industrial connections.


Academic requirements

English language requirements

Country visits

Agent representatives

Funding overview

UK visa application from China (PRC) 

We also offer more advice and guidance on our visa and immigration page. There you will find contact information for the Student Immigration and funding team who can offer support and advise.

Careers Service

Recognised by the Centre for World University Rankings 2023 as 8 in the UK for employability.

With 89.4% of our leavers within professional level employment within 15 months of graduating* we recognise the importance of identifying a clear career path when deciding to study for a postgraduate degree. Here you will receive full support in creating an effective career strategy from our dedicated Careers and Employability Service.

*Graduate outcomes, HESA 2020/21

Cranfield also has partnerships with the top public and private universities. These can be found on our international partnerships page.

Join a global network

Cranfield alumni are part of a global community of over 80,000 people who call more than 170 countries home.

Alumni from Cranfield often play crucial roles in various fields, including business, engineering, academia, government, and non-profit organisations. Their education and experiences can empower them to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing the global community.

For more information please visit our alumni section.