Cranfield University

The MBA Full-Time is a general management programme that focuses on real-world learning and leadership development. It is frequently regarded as one of the top MBA programs in the world.

The MBA programme is intended for individuals with a minimum of three years of work experience. The programme is divided into two sections. The first section includes 14 fundamental management modules, as well as a consulting skills module and a group consultancy project. Students will take three more core courses, including an International Business Assignment, in the second part. Students will next select seven elective modules, one of which will be an internship or company-based project.

Cranfield's Full-time MBA programme was ranked seventh in the world for the percentage of female students and was ranked in the top 25 globally for the internationality of its students.

Cranfield University has two campuses in the UK:

• Cranfield, Bedfordshire

• Shrivenham, Oxfordshire

Cranfield Campus

Known for providing an extensive range of unique and industrial-scale research facilities, the Cranfield campus houses the following schools:

• The School of Aerospace, Transporting and Manufacturing

• Cranfield Defence and Security

• Cranfield School of Management

• The School of Water, Energy and Environment

Students may find all campus amenities ranging from general stores and sports hall to post office and bank within walking distance. Besides, the Cranfield campus is established within the extensive grounds of:

• Its airport

• Two hotels with full accommodation

• Conference and banqueting facilities

• Sports and recreation facilities

• Student accommodation options (family homes and single student apartment blocks)

• Adjoining Technology Park with 60 Science, Technology and knowledge-based businesses

Shrivenham Campus

As the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham campus has partnered with the Ministry of Defence, UK. It is responsible for providing postgraduate training in Business, Leadership, and Technology. The campus supports the following research facilities:

• Simulation and Synthetic Environment Laboratory

• Decision Analysis and Risk Management Laboratory

• Forensic Institute Analytical Laboratory

• Materials Characterisation Facility

• Radiation facilities

• Defence Test and Evaluation Centre

• Explosive facilities

• Ballistics Test ranges

• Unmanned Autonomous Systems Laboratory

• Intelligent Propulsion and Emissions Laboratory

Besides utilising the academic and research resources, the Cranfield students along with their family members can enjoy the following facilities at Shrivenham:

• Swimming pool

• The Defence Academy Golf Club

• The Saddle Club

• Community sports

Both the campuses of Cranfield University offer accommodation facilities to its national and international students. Check out the on-campus and off-campus accommodation facilities below:

Cranfield On-Campus

Cranfield on-campus accommodation can be availed by all the full-time students. 

Cost of Living in Cranfield On-Campus Accommodation

Living in the Cranfield campus of Bedfordshire is considerably cheaper than the other major cities of the UK such as London. Nevertheless, it is recommended to have accommodation and living expense budget of £12,000 for students coming in with a partner or family.

The annual cost of a single student living on the campus (based on 50 weeks, excluding tuition fees) is as follows:

Source: Cranfield University

On average, Cranfield University gives its admission decisions in two to three weeks. There may be several reasons leading to a rejected application. The common reasons are:

• University receiving a lot of better applications than seats available in a course

• Applicants failing to meet the standard entry requirements

Under any case of an unsuccessful application, the university is not liable to provide feedback to the applicants explaining the reasons behind an acceptance or rejection. However, if students wish to attain feedback on a rejected application, they may send an email* to the Admissions Office for the Cranfield campus and Registry for the Shrivenham campus. The authorities revert to such queries within 10 working days.

*Mailing information is given in the last question on contact details.