Cranfield University

The School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, Cranfield School of Management and the School of Water, Energy and Environment are located on the Cranfield campus. There is also an extensive range of unique, industrial-scale facilities for research.

All campus amenities – including bars, shops, a post office, sports hall and bank – are within walking distance.  Excellent leisure and shopping facilities can be found in Milton Keynes and the historic town of Bedford, just a short drive away.

Whatever your recreational, social or sporting interests, the wide range of opportunities in and around Cranfield University are sure to offer something for everyone.

Cranfield campus is set in extensive grounds with:

• Its own airport,
• Two hotels with full accommodation and conference and banqueting facilities,
• Sports and recreation facilities,
• Student accommodation options comprising family homes and single student apartment blocks,
• An adjoining Technology Park, home to nearly 60 science, technology and knowledge-based businesses.

Our on-campus nursery and pre-school offer the very best for young minds - both have been rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

At the Cranfield campus there are a wide range of accommodation options, from halls of residence to shared houses, apartments for couples and houses for families, all managed in accordance with the Universities UK/GuildHE Code of Practice for University Managed Student Accommodation.

How to apply for accommodation

Once you have been offered a place on one of our full-time courses based at the Cranfield campus, you will be eligible to apply for accommodation. 

With your course offer, you will be sent a login and password for the student web portal (EVE) where you can apply for your preferred accommodation online.

Due to the popular demand for on-campus accommodation, we strongly recommend that you make your application as soon as you receive your EVE login information in order to secure the accommodation you desire

At Cranfield we offer accommodation on a first come first serve basis. Applications are prioritised as follows:

• Special consideration for medical reasons*
• New students
• Current students.

* If you feel your application requires special consideration due to a medical condition, you must make us aware at the time you apply for accommodation. We will ask you to supply a current medical letter from your doctor which explains why your application for on-campus accommodation should be prioritised.

The Careers Service plays a pivotal networking role across the university, working closely with students, staff and potential employers to enhance student employability skills and their career opportunities.

Our services are available to all current students, both full or part-time, and we also offer lifelong support to our alumni.

Careers advice

We can help you find the job you want after leaving Cranfield.  While you are a student we will work with you to identify suitable opportunities and support you throughout the job application process.  

We offer a range of services to support you, including:

• Career information and tailored resources
• Career coaching and one to one appointments
• Free access to VMock - our 24/7 CV critiquing system which offers customised suggestions for CV content, assesses core competencies based on employer criteria and Cranfield CV standards
• Psychometric test practice and case study interview examples
• Comprehensive careers intranet site that can help you find out about potential employers, early graduate scheme applications deadlines, cover letter development and interview advice
• Access to Symplicity to view hundreds of job opportunities from our recruiting partners, book career appointments, workshops and events, upload multiple CV’s and use the Mock Interview tool
• Career development workshops on topics such as completing application forms, interviews and assessment centres, networking face to face and using social media
• Online video tutorials on topics such as using LinkedIn and how to write a winning CV and covering letter and interview preparation
• Opportunities to meet relevant recruiters and employers invited to Cranfield for bespoke presentations and careers fairs
• Current job vacancies provided by relevant employers.

Resources for alumni

We offer our alumni a lifelong continuation service for their career development.

You can receive job vacancies from employers by registering free with our online careers management service. These opportunities are appropriate for Cranfield alumni and are located both within the UK and overseas. You can use the service to  

• Search for job vacancies
• Receive daily alerts of new job vacancies matching your preferences.

About us

We are committed to preparing our students for a successful transition to employment or further study, and for the effective management of their further careers. We provide a high quality service that:

• Offers impartial, client focused, confidential, collaborative guidance and information to individuals
• Provides a range of career development activities, including career management skills
• Is accessible to all students and seeks to identify and cater for the special needs of students who may be disadvantaged in the labour market
• Develops relationships with suitable employers and recruiters and makes relevant opportunities visible to students
• Provides the University with information on the employment and other destinations of its graduates.

We are members of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS).