Cranfield University is a specialist postgraduate university located at the heart of the UKs Cambridge Milton Keynes - Oxford arc. Its world-class programmes, unrivalled facilities, close links with business, industry and governments, and international outlook all combine to attract students and teaching staff from around the globe. The result is a long track record of creating leaders and innovators in its specialist areas of science, technology, engineering and management. Cranfield graduates are in demand and their association with the university brings benefits throughout their careers. The staff-to-student ratio of 7:1 is one of the best of any university in the UK. Programmes are structured to offer many choices for students, from which qualification student would like to achieve, to options for full and part-time study, including short courses. On some courses, students can choose to start their studies at different times of the year. Cranfield has close links with business and industry. It is number one in the UK for research income from industry per academic and its programmes are designed with industry partners to ensure they are relevant and up-to-date. The university equips its graduates with the knowledge and skills to meet the latest challenges facing both public and private sector organisations. Cranfield University is located across two sites, Cranfield near Bedford and Shrivenham near Swindon. Talented graduates and enquiring minds from more than 100 countries come to Cranfield each year to advance their education. This international community reflects the diversity of many global organisations and multinational companies.