Cranfield University

• Established: 1946
• Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire, UK
• Students age: 21+
• Number of students: 4000
• Type of training: blended
• Type of accommodation: residence
• Language of instruction: English.

Cranfield University is a research university that specializes in postgraduate professional education, and trains top-level engineers and managers in the field of scientific and technical development. This is an elite educational institution with excellent conditions for learning:

• The ratio of the number of teachers per student is 5 to 1
• The university has an elite infrastructure, a technology park and its own airport
• Studying at the university: 49% of Britons, 25% of Europeans and 26% of foreign students from other countries
• More than half of university students have reached 30 years.

The university is represented by 4 departments:

• School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing
• School of Water, Energy, Environment and Agrifood
• School of management
• Cranfield defense and security.

The leading directions of the university:

• Protecting the environment and water
• Engineering and Motorsport
• Health
• Computer Science and Information Systems
• Management
• Department of Defense
• Production
• Engineering
• Safety, risk and reliability.

Cranfield University has a 60 year history. In 1946, an aeronautics college was opened at the royal military base, and a management school was founded in 1967. Two years later, the university received a royal charter, and in 1975 the university merged with the College of Economic Engineering.

Reputation:

• The university is included in 1% of the best universities in the world, largely due to the successful career of its graduates. Most university students work in international companies in managerial positions
• The University's MBA program was recognized as the seventh best program in the world and the first in the UK according to the Times Higher Education / Wall Street Journal in 2018
• School of Management entered the TOP-70 of the best schools in the world.

The educational institution works closely with the government, business and industry. Cranfield University has close ties with more than 1,500 organizations around the world - among them:

• Airbus
• Boeing
• Jacobs
• Pepsico
• Jaguar land rover
• Royal dutch shell
• Unilever

Famous university graduates:

• Andy Palmer - Executive Director of Aston Martin
• Warren East - CEO of Rolls-Royce Holdings
• Andy Bond - former director of Asda
• Anthony Jenkins - Executive Director of Barclays
• James Wales is the chief strategist at the Mercedes Formula 1 team.

Kevin McDonnell

Specialist in International Students of the University of Sussex

What are the currently popular courses at UK universities?

UK universities are known for their diverse subject offerings. Business, medicine, and engineering traditionally see high demand, with growing interest in computer science. 

Cranfield University has research centers and institutes that provide specialized training for students. The main specializations of the university are:

• Aerospace,
• Defense, security,
• Energy, sustainability,
• Environment, agricultural products,
• Production, materials,
• Transport systems,
• Water.

Innovative research conducted at Cranfield University provides practical benefits for businesses, governments and citizens around the world. Three of the five Queen's Anniversary Awards received by the university were for their work to make the world a safer and more comfortable place:

• "Research, Education on Large-Scale Soil and Environmental Data for the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources", 2017,
• Safe Water, Sanitation for the World's Poorest Communities, 2015
• "Flight Safety through Research, Training in the Field of Aviation Accident Investigation", 2011,
• Humanitarian Demining, 2007.

Both university students and staff often hold academic events on and off campus, from STEAM lectures to workshops. Teachers present new knowledge to schoolchildren in such a way as to interest them in the study of modern disciplines in the future.

University students live in various residences:

1. Located off campus - in the countryside of Cranfield Village, in Bedford or the large modern city of Milton Keynes. Residences are 30-50 minutes from the university.

2. Student residences or apartments located on campus.

Facilities:

• Access to the Internet
• Laundry
• Tv
• Gym
• Student room: standard rooms with bath, wardrobe, single bed, desk, chair, bookshelves, mirror
• Common areas: kitchen and relaxation area
• Bathroom: there are rooms with a private bath.

Examples of residences on campus with prices:

• Chilver Hall is a modern residence for full-time students. Nearby is a tennis center and gym. The cost of a single room with a private bathroom, self-catering (without meals) - 139.93 £ per week
• Lanchester Hall is a budget option. This is a large residence, which includes 214 rooms with a private bathroom and 170 standard rooms. Room rates: from 99 £ -160 £ per week
• Mitchell Hall - a more privileged hostel is a stone's throw from the training center and laboratories. The price includes food and accommodation, and the infrastructure includes squash courts and a student cafe. Room prices range from 141 £ -183 £ per week
• Stringfellow Hall is a popular student residence located close to the training center. Students live in rooms with private bathrooms, meals are not included in the price. Cost: £ 156 per week.

To become a member of one of the student communities, you only need a desire and interest in the chosen field. Interest clubs accept students of any skill level.

Popular sports sections:

1. Tennis

2. Cricket

3. Football

4. Handball

5. Walking

6. Rugby

7. Diving

8. Basketball

9. Rock climbing.

Student communities:

1. Astronomy Club

2. Community of financiers

3. Women in Leadership

4. Volunteer organization.

• "Leading Global Specialist Service Provider with a Worldwide Reputation for High-Quality Tuition" as assessed by the UK Student Authority in 2022,
• Ranked in the TOP-20% of universities in the world in the field of sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023,
• 88% of the research conducted at the university is rated as world-leading, internationally excellent – Research Framework 2021,
• Six-time winner of the prestigious Queen's Award for Excellence in Higher Education,
• No8 among UK universities in terms of employability – CWUR 2024,
• The areas of Engineering, Business, Management, and Environmental Sciences are included in the list of those taught at the highest level — QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023,
• Cooperation with more than 130 higher institutions in America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East,
• Cranfield University teachers teach courses not only at the university, but also on the basis of partner institutions in 45 countries,
• Unique training facilities and areas for practical training,
• Comprehensive support for students and graduates.

The university has two campuses: the main campus is located in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, 80 km from London and 40 km from Cambridge. Not far from the university is the city of Bedford. The second campus of the university is located in Paris.

Bedfordshire is 30 minutes from London and is considered an attractive place to stay. Everything is pleasing to the eye: rural landscapes, magnificent estates, magnificent gardens and reserved parks. There are many places for walking and there are significant attractions. The county has a high standard of living.

University arrangement:

• Cranfield University is the only university in Britain with its own airport. University planes, like the airfield, are used by students as part of the aerospace technology program
• Separately, it is worth noting the technology park, which includes both large international companies and small startups. For example, Nissan's technical center operates here, in which about 46 million were invested.

The university has a developed sports infrastructure:

• Gym
• Playgrounds
• Center of Medicine and SPA, etc.

• 4.09-17.10 First trimester
• 10.21-25.10 Autumn break
• 10.28-19.12 Second trimester
• 12/20-3.01 Christmas break
• 6.01-14.02 Third Trimester
• 04.04-17.04 Spring Break
• 04.20-22.05 Fourth Trimester
• 05.25-29.05 Summer break
• 1.07-15.07 Summer trimester.

Approximate expenses of students for the year of study:

• Residence: £ 4,500- $ 7,800
• Meal: £ 2250
• Transport, travel: 400-600 £
• Training materials: £ 500
• Other expenses (laundry, telephone, participation in university events): 2900 £
• Total: from £ 9,000 to £ 11,600.

Future students of higher education programs will have to go through several introductory stages:

• Submission of the application, required documents,
• Payment of application registration fees,
• Passing an interview, possible tests,
• Obtaining an official invitation to study,
• Making a deposit,
• Arrive on campus for accommodation in the residence and start of classes.

Cranfield University alumni are more than 80,000 professionals in various fields who have built careers in 170 countries around the world. To this day, students of Cranfield University receive high-quality knowledge, acquire applied skills in order to take one of the important positions in their chosen scientific specialty in a short time.

Depending on the direction, the requirements for applicants may vary. Although some programs require additional qualifications, Cranfield University puts forward a minimum of requirements for each applicant:

1. A degree relevant to the British undergraduate degree

2. The presence of professional experience in the selected field.

To confirm the language level, students are advised to provide an international certificate of passing the language exam. The term of certificates should be no more than 2 years at the time of application to the university. Exam results must not be lower than the following parameters:

• IELTS (Academic Exam): 6.5
• TOEFL: 92
• Cambridge English Scale: 180
• Cambridge English: Advanced: C
• Cambridge English: Proficiency
• Pearson PTE Academic: 65.

• The Cranfield Scholarship. The university awards scholarships to students of master's programs, but gives them to a limited number of students. Scholarships cover part of the cost of training.
• Cranfield Forensic Institute Excellence Scholarship - Awarded to the five most talented forensic students.
• International Water Association & Cranfield University Excellence Scholarships. Students studying water spaces and engineering can apply for a scholarship that fully covers the cost of training (issued to 15 students).

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision