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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

350

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

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.

News

Magdalene Telephone Campaign 2025

From 22 March to 6 April, our students will be calling Members to share College updates and raise vital funds for student support, teaching, and more. We look forward to reconnecting with you!

Magdalene Student Wins Cambridge’s Take it to the Bridge Competition

Magdalene student Iona Luke and her band triumph at Cambridge’s Take it to the Bridge popular music competition.

Events

Alumni
MA Day 2025

MA Day Reunion for 2018 Matriculands

We are delighted to invite back those Members who matriculated with an undergraduate degree in October 2018 to receive their MA and attend a special Reunion Dinner on Saturday 5th April 2025. 

Alumni
Singapore Dinner

Singapore Dinner 2025

We warmly invite Members and their guests to our Magdalene Singapore Dinner on Wednesday 23rd April 2025, to be held at the Singapore Cricket Club. We are most grateful to Mr Mark Celenk (1999) for his assistance in hosting this event.

Alumni
Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey Evensong & Drinks Reception

We are delighted to invite Members and their guests for a special event at Westminster Abbey on Friday 25th April 2025. We are honored that the College Choir will be performing Evensong, to be followed by a drinks reception in the the Abbey Cloisters.