Cranfield University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #645 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #263 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #55 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #42 of 131 | In England |
| #9 of 1,003 | For Aviation |
| Top100 | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Enrollment
- 4,825
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.cranfield.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 59% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | A first or second class UK Honours degree or the equivalent. |
| Academic Calendar | October to September (Cranfield and Silsoe); September to August (Shrivenham) |
| Enrollment | 4,825 |
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 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.
Cranfield University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 197 | 1569 |
| 1994 | 329 | 1612 |
| 1995 | 381 | 1951 |
| 1996 | 361 | 2123 |
| 1997 | 407 | 2265 |
| 1998 | 373 | 2497 |
| 1999 | 475 | 2846 |
| 2000 | 513 | 3587 |
| 2001 | 537 | 3817 |
| 2002 | 648 | 4837 |
| 2003 | 717 | 6446 |
| 2004 | 813 | 7913 |
| 2005 | 821 | 9587 |
| 2006 | 869 | 11944 |
| 2007 | 881 | 14048 |
| 2008 | 904 | 17244 |
| 2009 | 994 | 19772 |
| 2010 | 1068 | 23941 |
| 2011 | 1049 | 27805 |
| 2012 | 1106 | 31857 |
| 2013 | 1075 | 36216 |
| 2014 | 1071 | 39243 |
| 2015 | 1110 | 41598 |
| 2016 | 1136 | 43020 |
| 2017 | 1414 | 47607 |
| 2018 | 1303 | 54357 |
| 2019 | 1354 | 61659 |
| 2020 | 1475 | 72687 |
| 2021 | 1402 | 84701 |
| 2022 | 1483 | 87697 |
| 2023 | 1651 | 93126 |
| 2024 | 1155 | 93159 |
| 2025 | 684 | 83732 |
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
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Charles Ingram
- Occupations
- novelistmilitary officerengineer
- Biography
-
Charles William Ingram is a British 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? Across two episodes recorded in September 2001, Ingram correctly answered 15 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.
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Crispin Blunt
- 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.
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Sarah Willingham
- Occupations
- restaurateurbusinessperson
- Biography
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Sarah Louise Willingham is a British entrepreneur, serial investor, founder and CEO of Nightcap, with extensive experience in the hospitality industry.
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James Vowles
- Occupations
- engineerteam manager
- Biography
-
James Patrick Vowles is a British racing driver, motorsport engineer and Team Principal of Williams. 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 Grand Prix wins.
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 |