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The GMAT is not required for Cranfield's Management MSc. Entry is a UK first- or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent), with no specific subject restriction and no work experience required — Cranfield steers applicants with three or more years of experience toward its MBA instead. Non-native English speakers need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in every component. Confirm the current requirements on the school's own page.
Cranfield School of Management does not publish a GMAT range.
MiMs we track admitting without a required GMAT/GRE
64 of 103
A GMAT or GRE is not required to apply to the Cranfield School of Management MiM — it is
one of the 64 of 103 Master's in Management
we track (about 62%) that admit without a required test.
See every European MiM you can apply to without a GMAT on our MiM without the GMAT shortlist, or read how GMAT waivers work.
Most European MiM programs, including this one, accept the GRE and often the GMAT Focus
Edition or a school-specific test as alternatives, and weigh the whole application —
academics, internships, essays, and interview — rather than the score alone.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a GMAT or work experience for Cranfield's Management MSc?
No to both. The GMAT is not required, and no work experience is needed — Cranfield steers applicants with three or more years of experience toward its MBA instead. Entry is a UK first- or second-class honours degree (or equivalent), plus IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) for non-native English speakers.
Sources
Cranfield School of Management — Management MSc ↗ — Cranfield University
Cranfield School of Management — Rankings ↗ — Cranfield University
Cranfield School of Management — Accreditations and awards ↗ — Cranfield University
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