Cranfield University: Statistics

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#612 of 14,131 In the World
#248 of 2,785 In Europe
#52 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#39 of 131 In England
#9 of 1,052 For Aviation
Top100 For 15 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
59%
Enrollment
4,825
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
English

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.

Research profile

Cranfield University is a world-class research university with 31,454 scientific papers published and 972,319 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.

Publications
31,454
Citations
972,319

Cranfield University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
23,845 / 724,826
Physics
18,685 / 561,386
Environmental Science
18,007 / 601,743
Chemistry
16,180 / 539,132
Computer Science
13,545 / 429,926
Biology
13,319 / 497,251
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
13,182 / 460,856
Quantum and Particle physics
12,691 / 382,970
Materials Science
11,407 / 346,447
Geography and Cartography
10,010 / 322,506
Geology
9,659 / 343,231
Business
9,629 / 363,632
Organic Chemistry
8,739 / 311,308
Ecology
8,373 / 342,261
Political Science
6,933 / 278,368
Mechanical Engineering
6,701 / 162,450
Mathematics
6,664 / 223,072
Aerospace Engineering
6,558 / 125,338
Law
6,417 / 265,805
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
6,351 / 178,951
Management
6,065 / 233,435
History
5,399 / 194,885
Electrical Engineering
5,321 / 130,555
Medicine
5,314 / 190,703
Philosophy
5,246 / 187,588
Archaeology
5,140 / 191,713
Statistics
5,119 / 182,572
Paleontology
4,666 / 180,421
Metallurgical Engineering
4,403 / 145,491
Economics
4,364 / 174,392
Optical Engineering
4,319 / 108,007
Biochemistry
4,299 / 185,190
Psychology
3,818 / 142,260
Environmental Management
3,673 / 160,456
Marketing
3,621 / 194,469
Sociology
3,523 / 146,126
Genetics
3,481 / 127,895
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
3,205 / 81,883
Structural Engineering
3,069 / 63,602
Oceanography
3,044 / 114,126

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 182 1303
1993 197 1569
1994 329 1610
1995 380 1946
1996 360 2116
1997 407 2260
1998 373 2487
1999 476 2848
2000 513 3584
2001 537 3819
2002 648 4834
2003 717 6439
2004 813 7899
2005 818 9574
2006 869 11940
2007 881 14047
2008 903 17249
2009 995 19768
2010 1069 23941
2011 1048 27791
2012 1106 31856
2013 1070 36235
2014 1068 39223
2015 1106 41559
2016 1133 42980
2017 1413 47490
2018 1297 54151
2019 1353 61447
2020 1471 72442
2021 1400 84390
2022 1474 87376
2023 1641 92821
2024 1111 92017
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Cranfield University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (GBP)
Bachelor's Degree 20,000
Master's Degree 25,000
PhD 30,000

Cranfield University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

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

Cranfield University alumni

  1. Charles Ingram

    Charles Ingram
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1963-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    engineernovelistmilitary officer
    Biography

    Charles William Ingram is an English fraudster and a former Major in the British Army who gained fame for his appearance on the ITV television game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? In episodes recorded in September 2001, Ingram correctly answered fifteen questions to win the show's maximum prize of £1 million, becoming the third recorded contestant ever to do so. However, he was denied the winnings due to suspicion of cheating.

  2. Crispin Blunt

    Crispin Blunt
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1960-.. (age 65)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Crispin Jeremy Rupert Blunt is a British politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Reigate from 1997 to 2024. Formerly a member of the Conservative Party, he was the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Prisons and Youth Justice within the Ministry of Justice from 2010 to 2012 and Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee from 2015 until 2017.

  3. Sarah Willingham

    Sarah Willingham
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1973-.. (age 52)
    Occupations
    restaurateurbusinessperson
    Biography

    Sarah Louise Willingham is a British entrepreneur, serial investor, founder and CEO of Nightcap, with extensive experience in the hospitality industry.

  4. James Vowles

    James Vowles
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1979-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    engineerteam manager
    Biography

    James Patrick Vowles is a British motorsport engineer and Team Principal of Williams Racing. Before joining Williams, he was the motorsport strategy director at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. He was also responsible for the Brawn GP race strategy, which was critical to the team's championship-winning 2009 season. He has worked in Formula One for over 20 years, including under the leadership of team principals David Richards, Ross Brawn, and Toto Wolff, and has played a key role in nine Constructors' Championships, eight Drivers' Championships and over 100 Grands Prix wins.

All 41 notable alumni

Cranfield University faculties and divisions

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

General information

Founded 1993
Motto Post Nubes Lux
After clouds light

Location and contacts

Address College Road
Cranfield, MK43 0AL
United Kingdom
City population 7,000

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