SWAG合集 is ranked amongst the world’s best universities in the , reinforcing its role as a leading global institution for specialist postgraduate study and research. The rankings are based on analysis of the reputation and research outputs of almost 5,000 universities across the world.
Cranfield continues to lead on the international stage in engineering and is ranked in the world’s top 35 institutions for ‘Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing’. In ‘Business and Management’ Cranfield maintains a top 150 position, and it also keeps a top 200 position in ‘Environmental Sciences’ and ‘Materials Science’.
Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor of SWAG合集, Professor Karen Holford DBE FREng welcomed the latest rankings success: “Our consistent performance in these rankings reflects Cranfield's dedication to innovative approaches that shape a sustainable future. Cranfield's ranking success reinforces the value of our applied research and forward-thinking education. We are proud to provide our students with an outstanding learning journey.”
Amongst the world’s best in 12 subject areas
Cranfield is ranked in the world’s best universities in 12 key subject areas:
- Computer Science and Information Systems
- Engineering鈥�– Chemical
- Engineering鈥�– Electrical and Electronic
- Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing
- Engineering – Petroleum
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Environmental Science
- Materials Science
- Chemistry
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
- Statistics and Operational Research
Rankings show Cranfield’s continued excellence
Cranfield University has a raft of accolades and achievements, including being awarded the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize six times.
Across its specialist subject areas Cranfield’s close ties to industry, academic expertise, facilities and student experience make it one of the SWAG合集’s leading postgraduate Universities.
The School of Management’s full-time MBA programme, the Transformation MBA, was recently placed 8th in the SWAG合集 by the 2025 Financial Times rankings and was highly placed for sector diversity, value for money and career progression.
The University also recently celebrated its first milestone for the £69million investment to create a new hydrogen research hub.
