Cranfield University is the only research-based university in the UK that offers master's and doctoral programs in both technology and management, earning it the nickname "Chinese Academy of Sciences" in Britain. It has won the Queen's Anniversary Prize six times and 88% of its research has been rated as world-leading in REF Excellence Framework. Cranfield is also the largest provider of aerospace master's and doctoral degrees in the UK, with a unique independent airport on campus. Its mechanical, aerospace, and manufacturing engineering programs have ranked among the top 50 worldwide for ten consecutive years according to QS rankings. Additionally, it is also one of the largest providers of postgraduate education in transportation and automotive engineering fields annually across all universities within UK; boasting two global centers - F1 crash test center & Nissan European R&D Center. In addition to its competitiveness in science and engineering fields, Cranfield University also boasts one of the world's top elite business schools: Cranfield School of Management consistently ranks among Europe’s top 50 business schools & Top 10 Business Schools within UK with leading specialties such as supply chain management, marketing & general management studies; not only being part of just 1% triple-accredited business schools globally but recently awarded Small Business Charter making it one-of-a-kind “Quadruple Accredited” Business School globally.