Cranfield University: Statistics

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# 645 of 14,131 In the World
# 263 of 2,786 In Europe
# 55 of 163 In United Kingdom
# 42 of 1 In Cranfield
# 2 of 2,143 For Project Management
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Acceptance rate

59%

Enrollment

4,825

Languages

English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate59%
Admissions RequirementsA first or second class UK Honours degree or the equivalent.
Academic CalendarOctober to September (Cranfield and Silsoe); September to August (Shrivenham)
Enrollment4,825

We've calculated the 59% acceptance rate for Cranfield University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Cranfield University.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Cranfield University faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Cranfield University.

School : Aerospace, Transport Systems and Manufacturing

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Materials Engineering Transport Management

School : Defence and Security

Civil Security

School : Energy, Environmental Technology and Agrifood

Agriculture Energy Engineering Environmental Studies Food Technology

School : Management

Leadership Management

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Cranfield University.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology No Yes Yes
Business No Yes Yes
Chemistry No Yes Yes
Computer Science No Yes Yes
Economics No Yes Yes
Engineering No Yes Yes
Environmental Science No Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences No Yes Yes
Mathematics No Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics No Yes Yes
Psychology No No No

Master's Degree

Administration Business Administration Natural Sciences

Doctorate

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Civil Security Energy Engineering Environmental Studies Management Production Engineering Transport Management

Research profile

Cranfield University is a world-class research university with 32,084 scientific papers published and 1,039,384 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, and Geography and Cartography.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Engineering
24,311 / 776,132
Physics
18,995 / 599,136
Environmental Science
18,340 / 648,702
Chemistry
16,450 / 577,201
Computer Science
13,819 / 459,957
Biology
13,551 / 532,095
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
13,412 / 493,258
Quantum and Particle physics
12,863 / 407,730
Materials Science
11,585 / 370,515
Geography and Cartography
10,204 / 347,240
Geology
9,816 / 370,097
Business
9,753 / 386,497
Organic chemistry
8,876 / 333,182
Ecology
8,523 / 372,028
Political Science
7,033 / 297,552
Mechanical Engineering
6,786 / 173,148
Mathematics
6,746 / 235,526
Aerospace Engineering
6,703 / 134,447
Law
6,506 / 284,431
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
6,504 / 192,178
Management
6,149 / 247,585
History
5,487 / 210,228
Medicine
5,396 / 204,670
Electrical Engineering
5,393 / 140,178
Philosophy
5,322 / 200,540
Archaeology
5,223 / 206,860
Statistics
5,179 / 192,924
Paleontology
4,723 / 194,322
Metallurgy
4,450 / 156,375
Economics
4,416 / 185,699
Optics
4,377 / 114,325
Biochemistry
4,361 / 197,175
Psychology
3,886 / 150,297
Environmental Management
3,747 / 175,228
Marketing
3,647 / 205,091
Sociology
3,575 / 154,770
Genetics
3,539 / 134,896
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
3,257 / 88,083
Structural Engineering
3,119 / 68,526
Machine Learning
3,103 / 107,946

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

40 Notable alumni

Michael Bear

1. Michael Bear

1953-. (aged 73)
politician civil engineer
Sir Michael David Bear was the 683rd Lord Mayor of London, whose one-year term began on 12 November 2010 and ended on 11 November 2011. Until his resignation in 2017, he was the Alderman of the Ward of Portsoken and previously represented that Ward as Common Councilman and Deputy. In 2007, he was elected as Aldermanic Sheriff of London (for...
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Peter Hansford

2. Peter Hansford

civil engineer
Peter George Hansford CBE FREng is an English civil engineer. He served as the 146th President of the Institution of Civil Engineers and succeeded Paul Morrell as the UK government's chief construction adviser in November 2012.
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Nick Lipscombe

3. Nick Lipscombe

1958-. (aged 68)
military historian military officer
Colonel Nicolas John Lipscombe FRHistS is a British historian, author, tour guide, lecturer and university tutor.
Brian David Smith

4. Brian David Smith

1961-. (aged 65)
writer
Brian David Smith is a strategic management consultant, academic and author. His particular interests include the evolution of business models and competitive strategies in the life science sector, particularly pharmaceuticals and medical technology. His academic research on these topics informs both his consultancy and writing.
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General Info & Contacts

Founded 1993
Motto Post Nubes LuxAfter clouds light
Academic calendar October to September (Cranfield and Silsoe); September to August (Shrivenham)
Address College Road Cranfield, MK43 0AL United Kingdom
City Population 7,000
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