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Cranfield University....... is it a good one?

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As a current PhD student of Cranfield, I think I am in a better position to give more insight about the university rather than the villagers in this forum who have no clue of what a PhD or MSc means.

Cranfield is a post-graduate only university excellent for mechanical, aerospace and aeronautical engineering. In fact;

over 10% of the UK’s engineering and sciences PhDs are awarded by Cranfield.

54% of all UK aerospace engr postgraduates graduate at Cranfield

Cranfield is the only university in the UK to have its own AIRFIELD

Cranfield’s staff: student ratio is second among UK universities

It would be interesting for you to know that during the ash cloud, Cranfield’s test aircraft was the only UK flying man-made object at high altitude

Aerospace research is so intensive, that during major events in the industry, there is visible presence of the media who sought after our experts (world renowned authority in their field).

The facilities are unparalleled, you need to come and see for yourself.

With regards to student life, it is a bit secluded however there is a very strong sense of community and every body seems to know almost every other person.

As for average age, it is a lie to say that you find students only above the ages of 30+. I am a 26y in the second year of my PhD.

Cranfield as a post-grad uni has a large population of MSc as well, who are between the ages of 20 and 25, especially from Europe. However there is a large population from China, India and Nigeria like any other UK institution.

As for social life, its not comparable to London. However it is important to note that no decent UK uni gives you much time to play about as a post-grad.

The proximity from Cranfield-Milton Keynes to London makes it suitable location. It is comparable to the distance between Heathrow airport to Oxford street...

Please I am a Nigerian, a prospectus candidate interested in MSc Design Of Rotating Machines. Can you give me more insight about this course, I don't want a school that is only interested in your money.
Please do reply.
Thanks.

Reply 21

vela1

Its more of a specialist uni so doesn't have much of a reputation. The place is boring but you'll get a good degree out of it.

Reply 22

IWEKA CHUKA

Original post by vela1

Its more of a specialist uni so doesn't have much of a reputation. The place is boring but you'll get a good degree out of it.

Thanks Vela1
Does CRANFIELD worth spending money on. Specialist uni and reputable uni which is better?.
Secondly, compare Cranfield with Glasgow, Imperial college, Birmingham uni, City uni London etc in terms of MSc Mechanical Design applicable to OIL & GAS, POWER etc OR any other known uni good in this course.
Please do respond.
Thanks again.

Reply 23

vela1

Original post by IWEKA CHUKA

Thanks Vela1Does CRANFIELD worth spending money on. Specialist uni and reputable uni which is better?.Secondly, compare Cranfield with Glasgow, Imperial college, Birmingham uni, City uni London etc in terms of MSc Mechanical Design applicable to OIL & GAS, POWER etc OR any other known uni good in this course.Please do respond.Thanks again.

Wouldn't compare it to Imperial as its one of the best for engineering in the world, in a league with Cambridge. But for the other universities, I'd put them on the same pedestal. I don't have much knowledge about that course, I'm only undergrad atm. As someone else has mentioned, they're very good with courses related to aeronautics.

Reply 24

IWEKA CHUKA

Original post by vela1

Thanks, I understand.
Thanks again

Reply 25

IWEKA CHUKA

Original post by vela1

Again, please which other world class uni apart from imperial you know. Please........

Reply 26

vela1

Original post by IWEKA CHUKA

Again, please which other world class uni apart from imperial you know. Please........

Cambridge, Oxford, MIT, Stanford, Caltech. Google it brah.

Reply 27

IWEKA CHUKA

Original post by vela1

Cambridge, Oxford, MIT, Stanford, Caltech. Google it brah.

Godblesd

Reply 28

IWEKA CHUKA

Original post by vela1

Cambridge, Oxford, MIT, Stanford, Caltech. Google it brah.

Godbless

Reply 29

Dallas32

It is a piece of **** don`t go to Cranfield is only good name and nothing else ....... I am a student there doing their ``famous`` aerospace vehicle design ....I am in the avionics option and my advice DON`T GO ....... it is a major rip-off ..... Chinese teachers that can`t speak English..... they speak Chinglish ..... they never reply at emails, the schedule is dynamic....they changed the schedule for my MSc once every weak because some teachers where so serious they even did not bother to come to the lectures .... They advertised that a bunch of avionics companies will show up for their `` extensive`` group design project and nobody came.....only for the systems and structures MSc......

If you want Avionics don`t come here give the money to charity or do something else but don`t spend it in this ****hole it is not worth... Some other people are happy in the structures MSc and there I admit it they have really good teachers that teach properly but in Avionics it is a piece of crap....... the teachers have no clue about this subject but they are experts ...... and for some even English language is a challenge ....

Reply 30

dontmindme15

Funny how both Alex123-45 and Dallas32 have three total posts between them all about how bad Cranfield University is, were created one week apart, and use the same horrendous English.

Folks, this is just one bitter person who was thrown out of the course because he didn't keep up and now he's taking it out on the university in the forums.

Reply 31

dontmindme15

Original post by vela1

Cranfield same league as as Birmingham and City?

You are an undergrad so stick to what you know.

Reply 32

Dani_92

Yeah for sure ... Continue Dreaming ... Eat more Pizza in CSA ... Drink more in Social Club
Enjoy your time...
Cranfield connecting people

Reply 33

IWEKA CHUKA

Hi Uligie!
I need your candid guide.
I am an international applicant coming to Cranfield this September 2016 but I have another admission from Coventry (mechanical engineering). And my questions are:
1. Do you have info about MSc Thermal power-gas turbine option, and how their test and exams is conducted?
2 why is this course so expensive as compared to MSC mechanical engineering @coventry?
3 Please does this course @cranfield worth investing such huge amount?
4. How easy or difficult is this course or department @Cranfield.
Please I need your respond as I am confused on which (Coventry or Cranfield) to pick.
Please help me.
Thank you

Reply 34

lagrap14

Is their any student in this forum, who is studying in Cranfield? I was planning to apply for Cranfield, but because of such negative comments, I am quite doubtful about applying there.Please reply asap, if anyone has some latest views or facts to share about university.

Reply 35

Cranfield University

Official Rep

Original post by lagrap14

Dear lapgrap14,

I hope you are fine :smile:

! I am studying in Cranfield at the moment, undertaking my PhD. I am in my 2nd Year. I am quite happy to take your questions about Cranfield University. From the comments I have seen and responded to, there are no "negative comments." There are critical comments, as all Universities will have theirs- and should be welcomed- but I am yet to see any negative comments.

What specific questions do you have? I will do my best to answer everyone of them.

Best,
Cranfield TSR.

Reply 36

Cranfield University

Official Rep

I'll post a reply which explains Cranfield's position in MSc Supply Chain Management.

Hi,

I know this is an old thread, but still glad to know that people are considering Cranfield for MSc in Supply Chain Management. Not very sure about others, but about Cranfield here are some important points to consider:

1. Cranfield University MSc Supply Chain Management is ranked 1st outside the US and 12th globally in the Supply Chain Management World ‘University 100’ annual survey 2016,

2. In the Top 20 Supply Chain Management annual survey 2016, Cranfield University MSC Supply Chain Management is ranked 2nd in Europe, the Middle East and Africa for providing young people with the skills and mix of expertise required to develop as supply chain leaders of the future.

3. As we are a wholly postgraduate institution, contact and projects (practical or research) with real companies is part of the Cranfield experience and forms part of your course module. Thus, graduates normally walk straight into a job after completion of their studies (some before) or a research/ PhD program, if that is your career aim.

I hope this helps!

Best,

Reply 37

Incognito321

I'd like to carry out the Water and Wastewater Engineering MSc, therefore could some give their option based on experience there. Are the academic staff approachable, level of teaching, how is the course, other facilities and staff members?

I didn't have the best experience visiting and the mixed message here make me wonder. The course had a very good reputation in industry and it read well on the website.

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Reply 38

Incognito321

Mixed message here, Could someone give their opinion about the Water and Wastewater Engineering MSc? Are the academic staff approachable, other staff, general facilities, life in general, how is it?

The course has a good reputation from what I read, but I visited didn't have such a great experience so just wondering now.

Reply 39

Cranfield University

Official Rep

Original post by Incognito321

Hi,

Glad to see your message :smile:

!

I am one of the Cranfield TSR Rep here and I think I can help throw some insight into the course, or at least the University in general. I am running a PhD here and know a bit I can share with you.

Firstly, it is a postgraduate-only university, research intensive and is one of the top research-intensive Universities in Europe. Because we are postgraduate only, we are usually absent from the conventional university rankings, which takes into cognizance undergraduate-level courses. But Cranfield has many of its programs ranked within research-based rankings.

It is postgraduate-only, so you will have direct contact with industry with your group project, possibly your individual dissertation and the many other research going on in the university. Many students go on to work for the companies they collaborate with. The University is close to Milton Keynes and Bedford and has functional social groups, so your social life (and sporting life) will be fine, if you are into that!

Just know, as we are mainly MScs and PhDs, research life is what you will largely experience! Worth it completely though.

Here's a blog about the experiences of students: https://blogs.cranfield.ac.uk/

Waste and Wastewater Engineering at Cranfield has a schedule as follows; from September to December, one module per week. Then a break + time for coursework and lab-work; then your exams; then your group work with your colleagues and a company; then your dissertation.

This course is supervised by Cranfield Water Sciences Institute, UK's largest academic group specializing in process technologies, engineering and policy for water quality improvement. :smile:

https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/centres/water-sciences-institute

I am not very sure what questions you have about the course. Any specific question, I can help you or I can get a student or an alumni to help. What exactly was your experience when you visited?

I hope this is a good start though!

Best,
Cranfield TSR Rep.

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