Study at Magdalene

Learn about the opportunities to study at Magdalene as an undergraduate or postgraduate student.

Exhibition: Notes on Colour

An exhibition exploring colour featuring work by Vicken Parsons, Jeff McMillan and David Batchelor.

Welcome to Magdalene College, Cambridge

"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

Start your journey

Magdalene is a fantastic place to live and study, offering a friendly atmosphere, strong academic support, and plenty of ways to get involved beyond your studies.

About

Magdalene College in the twenty-first century continues a tradition of education that goes back nearly 600 years.

College life

Find out about what it's like to live, study and socialise at Magdalene.

Study at Magdalene

We are keen to encourage anyone with the academic potential to succeed to apply to Magdalene.

Alumni

Magdalene alumni are Members of College for life and are at the centre of the College community.

Supporting Magdalene

Helping our talented community of bright young minds to achieve their academic and personal potential.

Events

Magdalene hosts a wide range of events throughout the year.

Pepys Restoration Project

We are raising funds to renovate and repurpose the Pepys Library at Magdalene.

Contact us

Please find details of how to contact us.

News & Events

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Events

Open Days and Outreach

09 Sep 2026

Magdalene Summer Residentials

Over the summer holidays, Magdalene hosted two residentials, STEM SMART and ClickCambridge. These programmes form part of the Access and Outreach team's efforts in widening participation and ensuring…

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07 Sep 2026

Mrs Jo Hornsby (1955-2026)

It is with great regret that the College has to announce that Mrs Jo Hornsby (2026), the Master's Secretary for almost forty years and an Honorary Member of the College, died on 6 September.

Academic

02 Sep 2026

Magdalene Maths History: The First to Come First Since 1778

For the first time since 1778, a Magdalene student and Prince Philip Scholar, Eaton Liu (2023), has been named Senior Wrangler, following in the footsteps of William Farish and Edward Waring, Senior…

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Magdalene alumni dining in Hall by candlelight

Reunion

26/09/2026 - 15:00
to 26/09/2026 - 23:00

Anniversary Reunion for 2016, 2001, and 1976 matriculands

The Master and Fellows are delighted to invite 2016, 2001 and 1976 matriculands to return to College to celebrate 10, 25 and 50 years since matriculation at Magdalene.

Freshers

03/10/2026 - 10:00
to 03/10/2026 - 14:00

Freshers' Tea 2026

New students are warmly invited to stop by Hall for a cup of tea or coffee, get to know other Freshers, collect your Freshers' goody bag, buy some Magdalene merchandise, and meet the Alumni and Development Team

Dinner

17/11/2026 - 18:30
to 17/11/2026 - 22:30

San Francisco Dinner 2026

Join the Master and Development Director for a Magdalene Dinner in San Francisco at the home of alumnus Sam Chaudhary. Booking essential, all Members welcome with one guest.