Welcome to MagdaleneThe College is a warm and thriving community in which we strive to make everyone welcome. We are committed to excellence not only in academic life but in all aspects of what we do and we take great pride in the many achievements of the Members of our community.
Subject Taster Webinars
Subject Taster webinars throughout January-March covering courses offered by the University of Cambridge, including Medicine, Mathematics, Geography and more!
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Pepys Restoration Project
2024 marks the 300th anniversary of the Pepys Library arriving at Magdalene.
This year is focussed on raising funds to completely renovate and repurpose the unique Grade I listed Pepys Building.
Alumni and Supporters
Magdalene alumni are Members of College for life and are very much part of the College community.
Magdalene Members can be found in every corner of the globe, we run a very active events programme for Members throughout the year. The College offers a number of benefits to its non-resident Members including Dining rights, Guest rooms in College, and punt hire.
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Undergraduates
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Postgraduates
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Fellows
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Alumni
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Years of Study
About
Magdalene College in the twenty-first century continues a tradition of education and exploration on this riverside site that goes back nearly 600 years.
About
College Life
Find out about what it's like to live, study and socialise at Magdalene. Our small annual intake helps to foster a family atmosphere and a close-knit community.
College Life
Study
We are keen to encourage anyone with the academic potential to succeed at Cambridge to apply to Magdalene.
Study
Student Life
We value the opportunities we have to get to know one another, irrespective of our subject and status.
Student Life
Alumni
Magdalene alumni are Members of College for life and are at the centre of the College community.
Alumni
Supporting Magdalene
With your help, we can do even more to encourage our talented community of bright young minds to achieve their academic and personal potential
Supporting Magdalene
Events
Magdalene hosts a wide range of events throughout the year for both resident and non-resident Members of the College.
Events
Pepys Restoration Project
2024 is the 300th anniversary of the Pepys Library at Magdalene. We are raising funds to renovate and repurpose this unique building.
Pepys Restoration ProjectContact us
Please find details of how to contact us by post, telephone, email, or via the website, by following this link.
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Access
Explore Cambridge Subjects with Our Online Taster Webinars
Join Magdalene's Subject Taster Webinars, Jan–Mar 2025, for an engaging introduction to university-level teaching at Cambridge. Sign up now!
Alumni
Magdalene Members Recognised in New Year Honours
Magdalene is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Members recognised in the King's New Year Honours. From heritage and biogeochemistry to energy and education, their contributions have made a lasting impact in their fields and beyond.
News
Season's Greetings from all at Magdalene
Season's Greetings from all at Magdalene. A Christmas message from the Master Sir Christopher Greenwood.
Events
Exhibition
Dreams of the Soul: Paintings, Prints and Textiles
Ebu Estandar, an artist from Namasia, Taiwan, discovered her passion for painting in her early twenties, drawing inspiration from her life experiences and diverse surroundings. Her work, primarily in oil on canvas, has been exhibited internationally.
Magdalene Medical Society Dinner 2025
The Master, Medical Fellows, and Development Director are delighted to invite current and former Medical students, alumni who work in the medical profession, and their guests, to the Magdalene Medical Society Dinner on Saturday 25 January 2025.
Lectures
An Evening with John Simpson
Fully Booked: Join the BBC's World Affairs Editor and Magdalene Honorary Fellow and alumnus, John Simpson CBE (English, 1963) for an exclusive evening packed with unparalleled insights from one of the most distinguished foreign correspondents of our time.