Postgraduate Accommodation
Most postgraduate rooms are reserved for new students, while around a third are available for those continuing into their second or third year. All accommodation is within easy reach of College, either on-site or in nearby houses. Some areas are set aside for continuing students through the MCR Ballot in spring.
Postgraduates can stay in their accommodation for most of the year, with a standard license from 1 October to 15 September. Early termination is possible at the end of each Term with notice. Some rooms have shorter licenses (to 30 June) to allow for renovations. Students with Leave to Work Away can apply for a rent rebate while absent.
Postgraduate Accommodation FAQs
Please see the Accommodation Handbook for more information on College accommodation.
Accommodation
Audley Cottage
Rent bands: B – F, 11 rooms
Audley Cottage, a large postgraduate house on Chesterton Road, is just two minutes from College. It offers en suite or private bathrooms, a spacious shared kitchen, and garden views overlooking the river.
Bright's Building
Rent bands: A – D, 11 rooms
Bright’s Building in Second Court offers a peaceful setting near the Pepys and New libraries. It houses postgraduates, including Bye-Fellows and the MCR President, alongside Fellows, with many rooms overlooking the river.
4 - 8 Chesterton Road
Rent bands: D – J, 7 rooms
These smaller houses back onto the Scholars' Garden, offering beautiful views down to the river. They are just a two-minute walk from the main College.
11 Chesterton Road
Rent bands: D – E, 6 rooms
This four-floor house features a spacious kitchen and living area, with many rooms recently redecorated. Close to Magdalene’s Cripps Court, it sits just across from the Wentworth Gate to the Fellows’ and Scholars’ Gardens and is a three-minute walk from the main College.
Cory House
Rent bands: Flat band D – H, 3 flats
Cory House on Northampton Street offers most of the College’s couples’ accommodation for postgraduates and their partners. Home to both postgraduate students and Fellows, it features self-contained flats with a double bedroom, living/study area, kitchenette, and bathroom. A small garden is available at the back. Some flats have low ceilings due to the building’s age, which may not suit taller residents.
Hertford Street
Rent bands: C – K, 21 rooms
Magdalene’s four Hertford Street houses offer smaller postgraduate accommodation in a quiet residential area, backing onto Cripps Court. Each house hosts 3 to 6 students with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. All are within a 5-minute walk of the main College.
Mallory Court, C staircase
Rent bands: C – E, 5 rooms
Flat band: C, 1 flat
Mallory Court features a mix of historic buildings alongside the College’s squash and fives courts. C Staircase includes a couples’ flat for postgraduate students and their partners.
Northampton Street
Rent bands: C – J, 15 rooms
A short three-minute walk from the main College, these cosy cottages are close to the Village amenities. They house 4 to 6 occupants, with shared gyps and bathrooms.
Thompsons Lane
Rent bands: B – H, 10 rooms
Flat band: C, 1 flat
A short walk from the main College, the four postgraduate houses on Thompsons Lane offer a peaceful retreat while being conveniently close to the city centre, with easy access to Bridge Street’s shops and restaurants.
Wentworth House
Rent bands: B – D, 11 rooms
This beautifully renovated Georgian townhouse backs onto the Fellows' Garden and is just a two-minute walk from the main College. All rooms have en-suite facilities, and the house features two shared kitchens.
Disabled students
Magdalene welcomes applications from students with disabilities. We are committed to providing support and making reasonable adjustments to accommodation. Prospective students are encouraged to contact us as early as possible to discuss their needs.