Cranfield University ranked 52nd in the United Kingdom, 612th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 16 research topics. Cranfield University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 31,454 academic publications and 972,319 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 43 notable alumni.
Cranfield University ranked 31st for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 407th in the World with 23,845 publications made and 724,826 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Cranfield University ranked 38th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 524th in the World with 18,685 publications made and 561,386 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Cranfield University ranked 41st for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 468th in the World with 18,007 publications made and 601,743 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Cranfield University ranked 40th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 654th in the World with 16,180 publications made and 539,132 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Cranfield University ranked 47th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 559th in the World with 13,545 publications made and 429,926 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.
Cranfield University ranked 54th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 876th in the World with 13,319 publications made and 497,251 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Agricultural Science.
Cranfield University ranked 59th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 669th in the World with 13,182 publications made and 460,856 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy, Archaeology.
Cranfield University ranked 28th for Business in the United Kingdom and 203rd in the World with 9,629 publications made and 363,632 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Project Management, Management Information Systems.
Cranfield University ranked 46th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 581st in the World with 6,664 publications made and 223,072 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Operations Research, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Cranfield University ranked 51st for Economics in the United Kingdom and 426th in the World with 4,364 publications made and 174,392 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Environmental Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.
Cranfield University ranked 67th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 588th in the World with 2,296 publications made and 79,184 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Architecture.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
