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Cranfield School of Management is one of the oldest business schools in the UK and part of Cranfield University. The school is just 90 minutes northwest of London and is truly international, with 87% of students coming from outside the UK.

Cranfield School of Management regularly ranks in the top 35 business schools in Europe and top 10 in the UK in the Financial Times Business Schools Rankings, and is a wholly postgraduate institution. In the QS World University Rankings: Masters in Management ranking Cranfield School of Management's full-time Management MSc was ranked 6th in the UK, 28th in the world overall and 5th in the UK and 23rd in the world for employability. The Flagship MBA is ranked 8th in the UK and top 26% worldwide.

In the Business School Teaching Power Rankings, Cranfield School of Management ranked top 10 and is one of the few business schools in the world with triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB. Aside from offering one of the best MBA programmes in the UK, Cranfield is also known for its MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management course.

Cranfield University campus is 40 minutes away from central London by train, with the nearest towns being Milton Keynes and Bedford. London Luton airport is the closest to the University, while Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted are all easily accessible via train and coach.   Find on Map 

Cranfield support staff can offer advice on visas and finance to international students, while the university also runs a pre-sessional English programme for international students.

Cranfield offer both catered and self-catered on campus accommodation, from halls of residence to shared houses, apartments for couples to houses for families. The University can also help to find private accommodation in nearby towns and villages. University rooms on the Shrivenham campus are generally reserved for military students. Learn more about Cranfield accommodation.

Supply Chain Management, MBA, Management

Lord Karan Billimoria, Founder Cobra Beer Ltd
Anthony Jenkins, Former Chief Executive, Barclays
Nick Jenkins, Founder, Moonpig
Sir Charlie Mayfield, Chairman, John Lewis Partnership
Tristram Mayhew, Rebecca Mayhew and Jerome Mayhew, Co-Founders, Go Ape
John McFarlane OBE, Chairman, Barclays
Angus Thirlwell, Founder, Hotel Chocolat
Sarah Willingham, Serial Entrepreneur
Warren East CBE, Chief Executive, Rolls-Royce

(1) Leo Murray Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Scholarship amount Up to £14,000
Nationality International
Entrepreneurship is celebrated at Cranfield School of Management and we are proud of the number of incredibly successful entrepreneurs who are Cranfield MBA alumni.

We have a thriving entrepreneurial community, which includes some very well-known names, not least two dragons (from Dragons’ Den!). This scholarship was set up to recognise our future potential entrepreneurial stars who have an ambition to realise their business idea either during, or following, the MBA.

This scholarship was also set up in honour of Professor Leo Murray who retired as Director of the School of Management in 2003.

At a glance
Funding value : Up to £14,000 towards the tuition fees (up to 36%).

Deadline : On going

Funding provider(s) : The Scholarship is provided by the Cranfield School of Management.

Eligibility
You demonstrate both individual strengths and an entrepreneurial spirit.

You have a clear ambition to set up your own business during, or following, the MBA.

You have achieved significant academic and career success to date.

You have potential to be a future entrepreneurial star.


(2) Cranfield Australian Alumni Scholarship
Scholarship amount £40,175
Nationality International
Cranfield School of Management, in partnership with the Cranfield Australian Alumni Scholarship Foundation (CAASF), offer the Cranfield Australian Alumni Scholarship for an outstanding candidate of Australian origin.

Funded jointly by Cranfield alumni in Australia and Cranfield School of Management in the UK, the scholarship was established in 2005 to give talented Australians the opportunity to benefit from a world-class business education at Cranfield School of Management.

The scholarship is the only scholarship in Australia that is focused on identifying future leaders and entrepreneurs by providing them with a unique opportunity to accelerate their professional, personal and leadership development by undertaking a one-year Full-time MBA course.

At a glance
Funding value : £40,175

Deadline : On going

Funding provider(s) : The Scholarship is provided jointly by Cranfield alumni in Australia and Cranfield School of Management in the UK.

What it covers
The scholarship to the value of £40,175 is to go toward the full cost of tuition fees.

Eligibility
You are an Australian citizen (living anywhere in the world).

You are passionate about Australia and dedicated to contributing to the country.

You can demonstrate outstanding professional and personal achievements.

Applicable Courses
The Transformation MBA


(3) cademic Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship amount Up to £20,087.50
Nationality International
This scholarship was set up to recognise the academic achievements of our most capable candidates. The Cranfield MBA is highly competitive, and we look for a range of attributes in our candidates.

Funding value : Up to £20,087.50 (50%) towards tuition fees

Deadline : On going

Funding provider(s) : Cranfield School of Management

Eligibility
You have achieved outstanding academic success and achievements.

You have a minimum GMAT of 700 when you submit your application.

You have strong career ambitions following your MBA.

Applicable Courses
The Transformation MBA.


(4) Relithan (Technology) Scholarship
Scholarship amount £10,000
Nationality International
The Relithan Scholarship will be awarded to outstanding individuals who will use their Cranfield experience to pursue a productive executive role in a business which creates value in the development and delivery of technology.

Preference will be given to individuals whose career track record reflects the highest standards of responsible and ethical business practice and suggests that their future career intentions will lead to demonstrably enhancing the lives of others.

At a glance
Funding value : £10,000

Deadline : On going

Eligibility
The Scholarship recipient will be selected on the basis of merit, and financial need and the award will be made to an individual who would not be able to attend Cranfield without financial assistance. This scholarship will be awarded by the Director of the MBA programme in consultation with the MBA admissions team, in line with the School’s standard admissions practices and procedures.

The University reserves the right to transmute the scholarship into a loan if recipients go on to pursue a career outside the technology sector.