Cranfield University is a British postgraduate public research university specializing in science, engineering, technology, and management. Founded in 1946 as the College of Aeronautics, it gained university status in 1969. Cranfield is unique as it offers only postgraduate and doctoral programs, with no undergraduate degrees. The university is particularly renowned for aerospace, defense, energy, environment, and management education. Cranfield operates from two main campuses: Cranfield in Bedfordshire and Cranfield Defence and Security at Shrivenham. It maintains strong links with industry and government, with significant research and consultancy activities.