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Sir Christopher Greenwood, Master of Magdalene College

The 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.

Sir Christopher Greenwood, Master of Magdalene
Welcome to Magdalene

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Undergraduates

275

Postgraduates

110

Fellows

8789

Alumni

596

Years of Study

First Court, Magdalene College Cambridge

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

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
First Court

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 at Magdalene

Events

Magdalene hosts a wide range of events throughout the year for both resident and non-resident Members of the College.

Events
Pepys Building, Magdalene College Cambridge

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 Project

Contact us

Please find details of how to contact us by post, telephone, email, or via the website, by following this link.

Contact us

News

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Liverpool Outreach Event 2025

Hundreds of Students Attend Magdalene’s Largest Liverpool Outreach Event

Magdalene hosted its largest-ever Liverpool Event at St George’s Hall, welcoming over 500 pupils and 80 teachers from 35 schools. The event featured inspiring talks, taster lectures, and insights from Cambridge students and Fellows. Partnering with Aspire Liverpool, the day showcased academic pathways and student life at Cambridge.

Join Magdalene Alumni at The Boat Race 2025

Join Magdalene alumni for a lively gathering at The Boat Race 2025, an iconic event that has been celebrated since 1829. Meet at The Eight Bells pub for a chance to catch up with old friends, enjoy the thrilling race, and be part of this longstanding tradition.

Meet the 2025 Telephone Campaign Callers

Our fantastic team of Magdalene students will be reaching out to Members around the world from 22 March to 6 April. They are excited to share updates on College life, hear your memories and advice, and invite you to support this year’s fundraising priorities.

Events

Alumni
Kuala Lumpur Dinner

Kuala Lumpur Dinner 2025

We are delighted and most honoured to announce that His Royal Highness Sultan Dr Nazrin Shah, Ruler of Perak, Deputy Monarch of Malaysia, and Honorary Fellow of Magdalene, will be hosting a Magdalene Dinner in Kuala Lumpur Friday 25th April 2025.

Alumni
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Dinner 2025

We are delighted to invite Members and their guests to our Magdalene Hong Kong Dinner on Saturday 26th April 2025, to be held at the China Club.We are hugely grateful to Mr Henry Pang (1986) for his generosity in hosting this event.

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Admissions
Mathematics Open Day

Mathematics Open Day

In collaboration with the Faculty of Mathematics, Magdalene College will be holding a Mathematics Open Day on Saturday 10 May.