Cranfield University
Cranfield, United Kingdom
Cranfield University is a university in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, ranked QS #No overall QS World University Rankings position (QS lists Cranfield as a contributor, not ranked overall). QS 2026 subject/other: 55th in the world and 5th in the UK for Engineering (Mechani. 48 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: September, October, March and January.
Cranfield University is a specialist postgraduate university in Bedfordshire, England, on a former RAF airfield site. It offers MSc, MBA, MRes, MDes, PgDip and PgCert courses in engineering, technology, management, environment and defence, and has no undergraduate degrees. It cites an 8:1 staff-to-student ratio and links with around 1,500 companies. Its School of Management is among the UK's top five business schools (FT). Important for 2027 entry: Cranfield and King's College London have announced a proposed merger, due to complete in August 2027, after which Cranfield would become part of King's and students would become King's students; nothing changes for Autumn 2026 entrants. Bangladeshi applicants must verify qualifications through Qualification Check, and a Bangladesh GREAT Scholarship is offered.
- Postgraduate-only: MSc, MBA, MRes, MDes, PgDip and PgCert
- Six-time winner of the Queen's Anniversary Prize
- 88% of research world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
- School of Management in UK top five business schools (FT); MBA 6th in UK (FT 2026); Masters in Finance 6th in UK (FT 2026)
- 5th in the UK and 55th globally for Engineering (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing) (QS 2026)
- 8:1 staff-to-student ratio and links with around 1,500 companies
- GREAT Scholarship of £10,000 for Bangladesh (3 awards across Bangladesh, Kenya and Nigeria)
- Proposed merger with King's College London, expected August 2027 - check implications for 2027 entry
Courses (48)
- MSc Advanced Motorsport Mechatronics — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Advanced Lightweight and Composite Structures — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion (Marine Propulsion Technology option) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion (Power, Propulsion and the Environment option) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion (Rotating Machinery, Engineering and Management option) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Water and Wastewater Processes — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Welding Engineering — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Water and Wastewater Processes (Engineering route) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Virtual Prototyping for Vehicle Structures — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion (Gas Turbine Technology option) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion (Aerospace Propulsion option) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Water and Wastewater Processes (Environmental Science route) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Food Systems and Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Aerospace Computational Engineering — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Advanced Motorsport Engineering — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Aerospace Manufacturing — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design (Aircraft Design option) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design (Avionic Systems Design option) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design (Structural Design option) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Aerospace Dynamics — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Advanced Materials: Engineering and Industrial Applications — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Airport Planning and Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Astronautics and Space Engineering — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Air Transport Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Automotive Engineering — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Cyber Defence and Information Assurance (Defence) — Postgraduate, 11 months
- MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Defence Simulation and Modelling — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Cyberspace Operations — Postgraduate, 11 months
- MSc Explosives Ordnance Engineering — Postgraduate, 11 months
- MSc Automotive Mechatronics — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Environmental Management for Business — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Environmental Engineering — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Computational Fluid Dynamics — Postgraduate, 1 year
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cranfield University located?
Cranfield University is in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
What courses does Cranfield University offer?
Cranfield University lists 48 courses on UnifinderAi, such as MSc Advanced Motorsport Mechatronics, MSc Advanced Lightweight and Composite Structures, MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion, MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion (Marine Propulsion Technology option) and MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion (Power, Propulsion and the Environment option). You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at Cranfield University?
Published fees at Cranfield University: MSc Astronautics and Space Engineering, full-time, 2027/28 overseas £34,300; MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design, full-time, 2026/27 overseas £33,045; MSc Automotive Engineering, full-time, 2026/27 overseas £29,025; MSc Finance, full-time, 2026/27 overseas £29,650; MSc Environmental Engineering, full-time, 2026/27 overseas £26,995; MSc Data Science and AI for Sustainability, full-time, 2026/27 overseas £18,720. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Cranfield University?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6.5. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English, Kaplan Test of English and Trinity ISE.
When are the intakes at Cranfield University?
Cranfield University runs intakes in September, October, March and January. The intake currently open for applications is September 2027 (late September/October start; check course pages for other starts). Note proposed merger with King's College London in August 2027..
Does Cranfield University offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Cranfield University GREAT Scholarship (Bangladesh) (£10,000); Cranfield Excellence International Scholarships (School of Management) (£15,000 (10 awards, Europe and Central Asia) or £10,000 (40 awards, rest of world)); Charles Wallace Trusts and Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (Varies by scheme).
How do I apply to Cranfield University?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Cranfield University course and submit your application to the university for you 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment