Cranfield University

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World University Rankings 2025
101–200th
Impact Rankings 2024
College Road, Cranfield, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, United Kingdom

About Cranfield University

A specialist postgraduate university, we have distinctive expertise in science, technology, engineering and management and in investigating how these work together to benefit the world. We deliver applied research and innovative education by partnering with businesses, academia, government and other organisations.

Our learners from over 177 countries are offered a truly global student experience with one of the best teaching ratios for any UK university - one member of academic staff to every five students.

Our courses are renowned for their relevance to business and industry. The research and consultancy we do for industry, government and business gives students a real-world learning environment using unparalleled facilities, allowing them to develop as professionals and transfer their knowledge to the global economy. 88% of our research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

The School of Aerospace, Transport Systems and Manufacturing and Materials, Cranfield School of Management and the School of Water, Energy and Sustainability and Environment and Agrifood are located on the vibrant Cranfield campus.

Cranfield School of Management is a world leader in management education and research and one of an elite group of business schools worldwide to hold the triple accreditation of AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS.

Cranfield University at Shrivenham is home to Cranfield Defence and Security. It is a secure, military site in partnership with the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom and Ministry of Defence. The staff and secure facilities are at the forefront of their fields across defence and security science, forensics, engineering and technology.

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Key statistics

  • 7.6
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 70%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 29 : 71
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 31%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 3,360
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Cranfield University

  • Engineering & technology

    • Chemical Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • General Engineering
  • Life sciences

    • Agriculture & Forestry
  • Business & economics

    • Accounting & Finance
    • Business & Management
    • Economics & Econometrics
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Physical sciences

    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
    • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Arts & humanities

    • Archaeology
  • Social sciences

    • Geography