Reasons to Consider Cranfield University
Reasons to Consider Cranfield University
Cranfield University is the UK’s only specialist postgraduate university in technology and management. It currently offers over 150 degrees and more than 400 professional development courses in which students have the chance to develop their knowledge and skills alongside professionals from around the world.
Cranfield’s courses are focused on the specialist themes of aerospace, defence and security, energy and power, environment and agrifood, manufacturing, transport systems, water and management.
So, without further ado, why choose one of Cranfield’s science and technology disciplines?
- It is the only university in Europe with a fully functioning runway and it is ranked number one in the UK for aerospace engineering.
- It offers an excellent teaching staff to student ratio of 1:8.
- In the QS World Rankings of 2021 Cranfield ranked fifth in the nation for Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering.
- If you’re into engineering, you’ll be surrounded by likeminded people as the university has the largest number of engineering master’s students in the UK.
- 81% of the research at Cranfield is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent. This score means that the university receives more funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) than other lower-ranked universities.
Why choose their management school?
- It is triple accredited (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB International).
- According to HESA 2018/19, Cranfield placed in the UK top 10 for commercial research, consultancy and professional development.
- Its Management MSc was ranked 5th in the UK and 36th in the world in The Economist Which MBA? 2021 Masters in Management ranking.
- In the Financial Times Executive Education rankings, Cranfield School of Management is consistently ranked among the top 20 business schools in Europe.
Not only that, but the university also places great value on graduate employability. Cranfield works with over 1,500 leading organisations, including Rolls-Royce, Airbus and Mercedes Benz. Its students have access to Cranfield University Technology Park where you can pursue work experience with more than 60 companies, or your tutors can help you find internships elsewhere. Furthermore, the university’s career services are dedicated to ensuring that you feel ready and prepared to tackle the modern workplace. In fact, employment opportunities are so good that Cranfield ranks second in the country for graduate employability!
Cranfield is holding several open days for prospective students. Upcoming events include:
- Saturday 20 November 2021
- Saturday 12 March 2022
- Wednesday 1 June 2022
- Wednesday 7 September 2022
Please note that all dates are subject to change and may be held online in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines.
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