Powering Pioneers.
Nobody knows what the far future will bring.
Tomorrow, though, is something we can see emerging today.
That means it can be built. Shaped.
You can meet it. Seize it.
But the edge, where now meets next, is not a comfortable place.
There's no path to follow. You'll need to make it your own.
With the right environment and the right community.
Leaders, learners, researchers, and entrepreneurs come to Cranfield.
Find out more: Welcome to Cranfield University
Cranfield is home to world-class, large-scale facilities that create a unique “living laboratory” for education and research. These include its own global research airport, advanced laboratories, and specialist centres that enable real-world testing of innovative technologies and solutions.
On campus, you will find plenty of open spaces to relax, rejuvenate and simply enjoy. The open spaces are great for taking a break or for use as an alternative study area during the summer.
Most of our staff have industry backgrounds and are leading academic experts in their fields. Industry experts teach alongside our academic team on many of our programmes providing real-life challenges so that you learn in an environment like the business world you will go on to.
This hands-on, applied approach means students and researchers work on real challenges - developing solutions that deliver economic, social and environmental impact.
- Cranfield School of Management is an internationally recognised business school with over 35,000 alumni worldwide. With triple accreditation and a consistent presence in global rankings, it is part of an elite group of business schools.
- Aerospace Integration Research Centre (AIRC) - The AIRC is a purpose-built facility that houses cutting-edge aerospace research and development equipment. It includes a large-scale test bed for aircraft and engine systems, an engine test facility, and an advanced manufacturing workshop.
- Breakthrough Innovation Hub - Providing design, build and testing spaces devoted to interdisciplinary research across science, engineering and design
- Energy Materials Laboratory - The EML's facilities enable the evaluation of the corrosion performance of metallic and ceramic materials in a range of environments.
- Plant Growth Facility - Facility for experimental work involving plant physiology, plant phenotyping, and plant-microbe and plant-soil interactions.
- Cranfield Management Development Centre - A world-class conference centre with customisable meeting facilities, comfortable accommodation, and an array of business services
- Through-life Engineering Services (TES) Centre - A research centre that focuses on the development of technologies and strategies for through-life engineering services. The TES Centre was established in 2008 and is funded by several industry partners, including Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, and Network Rail.
- DARTeC (Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre) - DARTeC is a research centre that focuses on digital aviation research and technology, launched in 2019 and is part of a collaborative effort with Boeing, Thales, and Saab. The center has state-of-the-art facilities, including a digital control tower, a 3D printing laboratory, and a virtual reality center.
- Water Science Institute - Our facilities include an on-site sewage treatment works, with it’s own dedicated pilot-plant hall, and state-of-the-art clean water, fermentation, microbiology, wastewater and water chemistry laboratories that provide extensive analytical services.
- Management Information and Resources - Students can access a wealth of management information, supported by our dedicated team of information professionals.
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