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Cranfield University

Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Cranfield University is a specialist postgraduate university with extensive teaching, research and industry engagement across aerospace, defence, transport, manufacturing, energy and advanced engineering.

Last reviewed 6 Aug 2026

About Cranfield University

Cranfield University is a specialist postgraduate institution known for applied research, advanced engineering education and close engagement with industry.

Its aerospace provision covers aircraft design, vehicle dynamics, control, propulsion, structures, avionics, air transport, safety and autonomous systems.

The Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc combines technical, business and management aspects of civil and military aircraft design. Specialist options include aircraft design, avionics systems design and structural design.

Cranfield also offers Aerospace Dynamics and related courses in autonomous vehicle dynamics, control systems and aerospace technology.

Applicants should use each official course page for the current curriculum, fees, accreditation, application requirements and intake status.

Ranking Information

Cranfield is internationally recognised for specialist postgraduate aerospace and engineering education. Numeric rankings should only be displayed when tied to a named source, subject and year.

Accreditation

Cranfield University has recognised UK degree-awarding authority. Professional accreditation differs by course and should be checked on the current programme page.

Available Programmes

FeaturedScholarship

Advanced Lightweight and Composite Structures MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

An advanced MSc in lightweight metallic and composite structures, structural analysis, crashworthiness, finite elements and sustainable engineering design.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeMaterial Science

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026–27 overseas tuition fee as £29,025 for the one-year full-time MSc. A £3,000 deposit applies to self-funded overseas students and is offset against tuition.

FeaturedScholarship

Advanced Materials: Engineering and Industrial Applications MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

An advanced materials MSc covering materials selection, processing, composites, functional materials, additive manufacturing and sustainable engineering applications.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-time or up to 3 years part-timeMaterial Science

£29,025 per year

Cranfield University lists the 2026–27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £29,025. The full-time programme lasts one year. Self-funded overseas students pay a £3,000 deposit that is offset against tuition.

FeaturedScholarship

Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

An advanced mechanical engineering MSc combining modelling, energy engineering, systems design, technical leadership and industry-focused projects.

Master'sOn Campus1 academic year full-timeMechanical Engineering

£29,025 per year

Cranfield University lists the 2026–27 overseas full-time MSc tuition fee as £29,025. A £3,000 deposit applies to self-funded overseas students.

FeaturedScholarship

Advanced Motorsport Engineering MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A specialist MSc focused on motorsport and high-performance engineering, combining advanced technical study with industry-focused group and individual project work.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAutomobile & Motorsport

£29,025 for the complete programme

2026–27 full-time MSc overseas tuition fee. Cranfield University lists £29,025 for overseas students registering between 1 August 2026 and 31 July 2027. Additional extension fees may apply where relevant.

FeaturedScholarship

Advanced Motorsport Mechatronics MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A specialist MSc combining motorsport mechanics, electronics, control, computing, data systems and high-performance vehicle engineering.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAutomobile & Motorsport

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026–27 overseas full-time tuition fee as £29,025. A £3,000 deposit applies to self-funded overseas students.

FeaturedScholarship

Aerospace Computational Engineering MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

An aerospace MSc applying computational modelling, numerical simulation and advanced engineering analysis to complex aircraft and aerospace systems.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAerospace & Aeronautical Engineering

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026–27 overseas full-time MSc tuition fee as £29,025.

FeaturedScholarship

Aerospace Dynamics MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A specialist MSc combining aerodynamics and flight dynamics. It develops theoretical and applied knowledge of airflow, vehicle dynamics, control, computational modelling, flow measurement and aircraft simulation. Students can specialise in either Aerodynamics or Flight Dynamics.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAerospace & Aeronautical Engineering

£29,025 per year

Use the current fee on the official Cranfield course page.

FeaturedScholarship

Aerospace Manufacturing MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A specialist MSc in aerospace production, advanced manufacturing, industrial systems and improvement of aircraft and spacecraft manufacturing processes.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAerospace & Aeronautical Engineering

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026–27 overseas full-time MSc tuition fee as £29,025.

FeaturedScholarship

Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A highly specialised aerospace design master's centred on the multidisciplinary process of designing aerospace vehicles. The programme supports specialist routes such as aircraft design, structural design and avionics systems design and combines technical modules with large-scale aerospace design project work. Cranfield University

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAerospace & Aeronautical Engineering

£33,045 per year

Copy the current international fee from Cranfield’s official programme page immediately before publishing.

FeaturedScholarship

Air Transport Management (Executive) MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A flexible executive MSc developing aviation leadership, commercial strategy, finance and management skills for experienced air transport professionals.

Master'sHybridUp to 3 years part-timeBusiness & Management (Aviation Segments)

£26,865 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026–27 overseas MSc part-time course fee as £26,865. Additional travel, accommodation and personal expenses are separate.

FeaturedScholarship

Air Transport Management MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A specialist MSc covering airline and airport strategy, aviation economics, finance, marketing, operations and sustainable air transport management.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeBusiness & Management (Aviation Segments)

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026–27 overseas full-time MSc tuition fee as £29,025. Self-funded overseas students pay a £3,000 deposit that is credited toward tuition.

FeaturedScholarship

Air Transport Management MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A specialist MSc covering airline and airport management, aviation economics, strategy, operations, marketing and sustainable air transport.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAviation & Hospitality

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026–27 overseas full-time MSc tuition fee as £29,025. A £3,000 deposit applies to self-funded overseas students and is offset against tuition. Living costs are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Aircraft Engineering MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Part-time aircraft engineering, design, integration and technical leadership for working professionals.

Master'sOn Campus2-3 years part-timeAerospace & Aeronautical Engineering

£32,345 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £32,345. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Airport Planning and Management MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A specialist MSc focused on airport planning, operations, economics, development, infrastructure, management and sustainable airport systems.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAviation & Hospitality

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026–27 overseas full-time MSc fee as £29,025. Self-funded international students normally pay a deposit that is credited toward tuition. Living and personal costs are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Airworthiness MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Aircraft certification, continuing airworthiness, safety, maintenance and regulatory compliance.

Master'sOn Campus2-3 years part-timeAerospace & Aeronautical Engineering

£26,865 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £26,865. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Applied Artificial Intelligence MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

An applied AI MSc developing machine learning, intelligent systems, data and AI implementation skills for engineering and industrial applications.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeComputer & AI

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University's official 2026–27 fee schedule lists overseas MSc tuition of £29,025 for Applied Artificial Intelligence.

FeaturedScholarship

Astronautics and Space Engineering MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A specialist MSc covering spacecraft systems, astronautics, orbital mechanics, space missions and engineering for the international space sector.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAerospace & Aeronautical Engineering

£33,045 for the complete programme

Cranfield University's official 2026–27 fee schedule lists overseas MSc tuition of £33,045.

FeaturedScholarship

Automotive Engineering MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A whole-vehicle engineering MSc covering propulsion, electrification, vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, structures and automotive systems integration.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAutomobile & Motorsport

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists 2026–27 overseas tuition of £29,025 for the one-year full-time Automotive Engineering MSc. A £3,000 deposit applies.

FeaturedScholarship

Automotive Mechatronics MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A modern automotive MSc combining mechanical systems, electronics, software, control, electrified powertrains and intelligent vehicle technologies.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAutomobile & Motorsport

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists 2026–27 overseas tuition of £29,025 for the full-time MSc.

FeaturedScholarship

Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Dynamics, guidance, navigation, sensing and control for autonomous vehicles and aircraft.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeElectronics & Avionics

£33,045 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £33,045. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Aviation Safety Management, Risk and Regulation MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Safety-management systems, aviation risk, regulation and organisational safety leadership.

Master'sOn CampusUp to 3 years part-timeAviation & Hospitality

£26,865 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £26,865. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Computational Fluid Dynamics MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Numerical modelling and simulation of fluid flow, heat transfer and engineering systems.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeMechanical Engineering

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £29,025. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Engineering (Automotive) MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

An advanced MSc covering ADAS, autonomous driving, sensors, AI, machine perception, trajectory planning, vehicle control and automotive software.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAutomobile & Motorsport

£33,045 for the complete programme

Use Cranfield's current 2026–27 overseas fee of £33,045 for the Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control/CAV specialist fee category where shown in the official fee schedule. Confirm the live programme page immediately before publication if the title-specific fee changes.

FeaturedScholarship

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A multidisciplinary MSc applying data science and artificial intelligence to sustainability, environmental and net-zero challenges.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeComputer & AI

£29,025 for the complete programme

Use Cranfield's official 2026–27 overseas MSc tuition applicable to the programme as published in the University's fee schedule. Verify the live programme entry immediately before publication if the fee category changes.

FeaturedScholarship

Environmental Engineering MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Engineering solutions for pollution control, resource recovery, resilience and environmental protection.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeSustainability

£26,995 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £26,995. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Environmental Management for Business MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Environmental strategy, systems thinking and sustainability leadership for organisations.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeSustainability

£18,720 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £18,720. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Military Aerospace and Airworthiness MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Military aircraft airworthiness, safety, integrity, avionics and continuing support.

Master'sOn CampusUp to 3 years part-timeAerospace & Aeronautical Engineering

£26,865 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £26,865. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Military Electronic Systems Engineering MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Electronic, sensor, communications and information systems for defence and aerospace applications.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeElectronics & Avionics

£42,700 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £42,700. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Renewable Energy MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A renewable-energy MSc with engineering and management routes covering solar, wind, hydrogen, energy systems, economics and sustainability.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeRenewable Energy

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the applicable 2026–27 overseas MSc tuition through its official taught-degree fee schedule. Confirm the live Renewable Energy course fee immediately before publication.

FeaturedScholarship

Robotics MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Robotic systems combining mechanics, sensing, control, autonomy and artificial intelligence.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeComputer & AI

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £29,025. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Safety and Accident Investigation MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Professional accident investigation, safety analysis and organisational learning.

Master'sOn CampusUp to 3 years part-timeAviation & Hospitality

£32,345 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £32,345. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Safety and Human Factors in Aviation MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Aviation human performance, safety, ergonomics, investigation and organisational risk.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAviation & Hospitality

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £29,025. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Sustainability MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

An interdisciplinary MSc developing sustainability strategy, systems thinking, environmental assessment and practical approaches to sustainable transition.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeSustainability

£29,025 for the complete programme

Use Cranfield University's official 2026–27 overseas MSc tuition published for the Sustainability programme. Confirm the live fee before final publication.

FeaturedScholarship

Systems Engineering MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Lifecycle systems engineering for complex technical programmes and organisations.

Master'sOn CampusPart-timeMechanical Engineering

£35,825 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £35,825. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Thermal Power and Propulsion MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Gas turbines, propulsion, thermal systems and low-emission power engineering.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeAerospace & Aeronautical Engineering

£33,045 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £33,045. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Welding Engineering MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

Welding processes, metallurgy, structural integrity, automation and manufacturing quality.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeMaterial Science

£29,610 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026-27 overseas MSc tuition fee as £29,610. The fee applies to the complete award under the published fee schedule; deposits, living costs and possible extension fees are additional.

Scholarship

Airport Planning and Management MSc

Cranfield UniversityUnited Kingdom

A specialist MSc covering airport business strategy, planning, operations, infrastructure, economics, commercial development and sustainability.

Master'sOn Campus1 year full-timeBusiness & Management (Aviation Segments)

£29,025 for the complete programme

Cranfield University lists the 2026–27 overseas full-time tuition fee as £29,025. Self-funded overseas students pay a £3,000 deposit that is credited toward tuition.