Cranfield University (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) 2022/2023 admissions
About Cranefield University
Cranfield University is a British postgraduate public research university that specializes in science, engineering, design, technology, and management. Cranfield was founded as the College of Aeronautics in 1946.
Why Cranfield?
If you’re applying for university this usually means you want a degree to get on the career path that suits you. And while this is an important mindset to have, there’s lots more to consider when deciding on the right university for you.
1 . Who we work with
We have unrivaled links with businesses, industries, and governments. We have mutually beneficial relationships with nearly 1,500 organizations around the world. From the smallest owner-managed SMEs to the largest multinational conglomerates. British and international universities, non-government organizations, and governments.
Organizations offer internships, graduate employment opportunities, and research projects to our student body.
2 . Develop your people
As an exclusively postgraduate university, Cranfield provides a professional environment, dedicated to learning without distractions.
School of Management
- Full-time MBA
- Supply Chain courses
- Executive MBA
- Executive Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
- Finance courses
- Management courses
Browse our facilities
We have many world-class, large-scale, and national facilities that enhance the quality and value of our research and teaching.
We have many world-class, large scale and national facilities that enhance the quality and value of our research and teaching. Many of our facilities are available for external use.
1 . 3D print hub
- Providing 3D printing services, support, and professional training
2 . 8×4 atmospheric boundary layer wind tunnel
- A purpose-built facility designed specifically to simulate flow fields associated with atmospheric winds
3 . 8×6 wind tunnel
- The 2.4 x 1.8m wind tunnel facility was designed to test and develop air vehicle performance
4 . Accident investigation facilities
- Cranfield’s accident investigation laboratory supports the work carried out in the Safety and Accident Investigation Centre
5 . Advanced Casting and Solidification Technologies
- Developing sustainable metal casting processes
6 . Advanced Complex Intake Test Facility
- Studying a variety of intake and propulsion integration aerodynamic aspects
7 . Aeronautics Centre
- We operate seven wind tunnels under the curatorship of the Aeromechanical Systems Group
8 . Aerospace autonomy laboratory
- Our research involves medium and large aerial platforms, developing algorithms, sensors, communications, and network systems
9 . Air traffic management laboratory
- Providing a holistic approach for transformational research in air transportation and air traffic management
10 . Aircraft Cargo Bay Suppression Fire Rig
- Manufactured as part of an Environmentally-Friendly Fire Suppression System for Cargo using an Innovative Green Technology project
11 . Biomechanics laboratories
- A specialized facility that is able to investigate human and biological remains in a safe and secure manner
12 . Boundary layer wind tunnel
- The BLWT is an open circuit, blow-down tunnel which was commissioned, designed, and built by the Aeromechanical Systems Group
13 . Breakthrough Innovation Hub
- Providing design, building, and testing spaces devoted to interdisciplinary research across science, engineering, and design
14 . Cabin evacuation facility
- Cranfield has two aircraft cabin simulators, a large Cabin Evacuation Simulator, and a narrow body Cabin Simulator
15 . Clean room
- We use our class 100,000 clean room to assemble spacecraft payloads for launch into space