Cranfield University has a vibrant international community and is historically a popular destination for students from India.

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 it is our 'hands-on' practical approach, our specialist focus and the depth and excellence of our education, research and industry links are what attracts them to study with us.

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.

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Careers and Employability Service

We are recognised by the Centre for World University Rankings 2023 as 8 in the UK for Employability.

We recognise the importance of identifying a clear career path when deciding to study for a postgraduate degree. 90% of our international students that completed their programme in 2020/2021 were in professional level employment or further study according to HESA’s latest available Graduate Outcomes data. Here you will receive full support in creating an effective career strategy from our dedicated Careers and Employability Service.

Cranfield also has partnerships with the top public and private universities.

For over 74 years, we have educated Indian students from government and industry. We forged new partnerships with IIT Kharagpur, VIT Group, Manipal Institute of Technology, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and SRM University, among others, to provide education and research.

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.