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Cranfield School of Management 2021-22 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Cranfield School of Management, B-school for Cranfield University, is the only postgraduate university in the UK offering 20+ PG courses, research, executive and customised programs.MBA, Finance & Management, Investment Management, Marketing And Leadership are the top courses to study in the Cranfield School of Management.

The Management School has an acceptance rate of 30% that accepts applications for Fall Season, on a rolling basis.The school observes August 29 as its application deadline for admission to its full MBA program and July 30 for its other PG courses. The IELTS test score for MBA is 7.0 and for other PG program is 6.5.

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MBA graduates from the B-school got placed in renowned companies like Amazon, PwC, DHL,HCL Technologies, KPMG, Barclays, Infosys, Singapore Airlines and more.

Table of Contents

Cranfield Highlights
Cranfield Admission Deadlines
Cranfield International Admission
3.1 English Language Proficiency
3.2 Visa Requirements
Cranfield MBA Admission
Cranfield PG Admission
5.1 Popular PG Courses
FAQs

Highlights

Application Portal	Online Application
Acceptance Rate	30%
Student: Faculty Ratio	5:1
Academic Calendar	Semester- based
Intake Seasons	Fall (September)
Mode of Program	Full time and Part-time
English Proficiency Tests	IELTS, TOEFL, CAE PTE,Trinity English, LanguageCert
Financial Aid	Scholarships and Bursaries
Admissions Helpline	Phone: +44 (0)1234 758081 +44 (0)1234 758540 admissions@cranfield.ac.uk study@cranfield.ac.uk

Cranfield School of Management Admission Deadlines

Students need to register online before applying in any of the courses at Cranfield School of Management. The last date to submit application and documents for 2021 session is listed below:

Courses	Deadlines
Full Time MBA	27 June, 2021 29 August, 2021
Executive MBA	22 August, 2021
Masters Courses	30 July, 2021

Cranfield School of Management International Student Admissions

Cranfield School of Management accepts applications for all its programs on a rolling basis and follows a selective admission policy, so admissions are usually highly competitive.

After submission of application, applicants can access the Applicant Portal, EVE, through which they can view and update their application and contact details, upload documents and ask for deferral if required.

Application Portal: Online Applications
Application Fee: No Fee

International applicants require mentioned below documents for their application and admission process:

A completed application form
Official secondary and post-secondary education transcripts and proof of graduation.
Proof of Citizenship
UK English Proficiency Test Scores
Resume or CV (wherever applicable)
Letters of recommendation
GMAT/ GRE (wherever applicable)

Cranfield School Of Management is a well-sought after management school based in the United Kingdom which encourages and welcomes management aspirants from all across the globe to grow and prosper in the field of business management.

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Given below are the country-specific admission requirements for international applicants who wish to apply to the prestigious school of management:

Country	Requirements
India	UG with Honours or a UG in a professional subject
Sri Lanka	Second Class UG degree with Honours or a UG in a professional subject
Singapore	Second Class UG degree with Honours
Bangladesh	UG with Passing Marks
Hong Kong (SAR)	Second UG with Honours
China	UG with minimum grade of 85% or 3.4 GPA

Applicants are required to send only the electronic copies of the required documents by mail, email, or online submission.

English Proficiency Test Scores for International Students

International applicants for Cranfield School of Management are required to demonstrate their English language proficiency by presenting scores of any one of the following tests given below to be eligible for admission:

Tests	Minimum Score Requirements
TOEFL	92
IELTS	6.5 overall
Pearson PTE Academic	65
Cambridge English Scale	180
Cambridge English (Advanced and Proficiency)	C
Trinity College London integrated Skill in English III	A minimum overall score of pass

For applicants experiencing difficulties taking IELTS or other Secure English Language Tests (SELTs), Cranfield School of Management is also accepting the English tests listed below (along with an informal online interview with a member of Cranfield staff for validation):

Test	Minimum Score Requirements
IELTS Indicator	Same as standard IELTS
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition	92
Linguaskill (Cambridge Assessment)	180 (alternative for IELTS score of 6.5 overall) An average score of 190 (alternative for IELTS score of 7.0 overall)
Language Cert	B2 Communicator with a ‘High Pass’ (alternative for IELTS score of 6.5 overall) C1 Expert with a ‘Pass’ (alternative for IELTS score of 6.5 - 7.0 overall)

International applicants who do not meet the English language requirements for their programs are conditionally required to enroll in Online Pre-sessional English Academic Purposes (EAP) courses before the commencement of their programs.

Visa Process for International Students

International students from the Non-European countries require a Tier-4 Student Visa to study in the UK, which is obtained when students are accepted by the Cranfield School of Management and issued an Acceptance Letter (CAS).

Documents required by the applicant for the Student Visa process are :

CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) issued by Cranfield University
Biometric Data: fingerprint and face scan (to be submitted at the nearest Visa Application Centre)
A current passport/travel document
Information about accommodation in the UK
Financial Support Statements
Health Certificate

International applicants must also ensure that they meet the English language requirements set by the UK Visa and Immigration.

Cranfield School of Management MBA Admissions

The Cranfield School of Management offers a one year Full Time MBA and two year part-time Executive MBA . Students seeking to take admission are assessed on the basis of exams, written projects, presentations, and experience.

MBA graduates from the B-school got placed in top companies like Amazon, Infosys, JP Morgan, Barclays, Samsung, Singapore Airlines and more.

Below you can find more information for the Full-Time MBA admission:

Application Portal: Online Applications
Application Fee: NA

Requirements:

Academic Transcript
GMAT/GRE/Cranfield Admission Test Required
High levels of achievement, exceptional career progression or evidence of leadership potential(for candidates with no degree)
3 years work Experience
Telephonic or Video Interview
CV(optional)

Minimum tests score required to get admission:

Tests	Score
GMAT	600
GRE	80%(both verbal & reasoning)
IELTS	7.0
IELTS Indicator	6.5
TOEFL iBT & TOEFL-iBT Home Edition	100
PTE Academics	68
CAE	190

Cranfield School of Management Graduate Admissions

Cranfield School of Management offers more than 20 postgraduate courses at Masters, Research and Doctoral degree levels. Applicants can apply for any program with MBA, M.Sc., Ph.D., PG Diploma, or Certificate options.

Application Portal: Online Applications
Application Fee: No Fee
For Graduate Admissions the requirements to be fulfilled are:

Program-specific requirements
Transcripts from all previous schools and colleges attended
English Proficiency Test Scores
GRE/GMAT Score (wherever applicable)
Resume or CV
Two Letter of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Research Proposal (for Research Program)
Security Clearance (if required)
Verified financial support statement

Here are the specific requirements for some of the popular graduate programs offered by Cranfield School of Management:

Requirements	Marketing & Leadership	Logistics & Supply Chain Management	Finance & Management	Investment Management	Management & Entrepreneurship
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMAT/GRE	Not required	Not required	Not required	Not required	Not required
IELTS	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5
TOEFL-iBT	92	92	92	92	92
Work Experience	5+ years	5+ years	5+ years	5 years	5 years
Resume/CV	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Admission Interview	By invitation	By invitation	By invitation	By invitation	By invitation

Cranfield School of Management accepts applications for all its programs on a rolling basis, and admissions are usually highly competitive, so international applicants are recommended to apply as early as possible so they can proceed with the accommodation and visa process at the earliest. Applicants are required to send only the electronic copies of the required documents for evaluation and not any original copies.

Indian applicants are provided with special assistance by supporting them through their visa application process in the UK.

FAQs

Ques. What is the graduate level eligibility for Cranfield School of Management?

International students need to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for applying to Cranfield. Please refer to the following requirements:

Bachelor's degree in honours or a professional subject

The score for English proficiency is either of the following:

IELTS: 6.5.
TOEFL: 92;
Academic PTE: 65
Cambridge English: 180
Cambridge English – Advanced: C-grade
Cambridge English – Proficiency: C grade
London Trinity College ISE III-Pass
GRE/GMAT: (optional)

Ques. Is there funding available for international students at Cranfield School of Management?

Ans. Yes CSM provides funding to eligible international students. One can visit the funding tab in the official website to check the detailed eligibility criteria.

Ques. What would happen if there is a future lockdown/national restrictions in the UK?

Ans. In such a situation, the university will adapt to the situation with their arrangements for teaching making sure that the course is completed. In case it is not face to face, online methods will be taken into action.

Ques. I'm having trouble accessing English tests like IELTS, what can I do?

Ans. Due to COVID pandemic situation, CSM is accepting one of the following english tests if the candidate is not able to appear for IELTS or any other SELTs:
IELTS Indicator
TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition
Linguaskill (Cambridge Assessment)
LanguageCert

Ques. When do I Register for Cranfield School of Management?

Ans. As soon as the registration processes have been finalised by the school, candidates can view their registration in the pre-registration area of the school’s virtual environment, Canvas.

Ques. How will Induction be conducted at Cranfield School of Management?

Ans. The induction process will take place in two parts - University Level Induction which will be held online while the course-level induction will be a mix of small, socially distanced, face to face sessions.

Ques. What kind of support is available at Cranfield School of Management to me if I have medical or mental health conditions?

Ans. Help and support is always close at hand at Cranfield University and we encourage you to use this support as and when you may need it. Read more about the support services on the school's website.

Ques. What happens if I have to self-quarantine for 14 days and it falls during registration and the start of my course?

Ans. If this is the case, the student should speak to their SAS Lead so that they can make alternative arrangements to register for their course and discuss how they can support you.

You will have access to Canvas, the University's virtual learning environment, where you will be able to complete any pre-reading or online tutorials to help you start your Cranfield journey, such as preparing to study at Cranfield and a variety of learning skills.

Ques. What happens if I can't arrive in time to start my course at Cranfield School of Management?

Ans. You should discuss this with your Student and Academic Support (SAS) team or by email to study@cranfield.ac.uk.

Ques. What if I can't arrive early due to quarantine? Will I still be in a position to start my course?

Ans. Yes, CSM will support you and identify the best solution for you, depending on your circumstances and the specific nature of your course.