Regarded as the jewel in the crown of Magdalene College, the Pepys Library is a rare example of a 17th-century private library. The library houses Samuel Pepys’s original diaries and remains one of the most significant collections of books, manuscripts, documents and prints acquired by any private individual.

The Library is open to members of the public and visiting scholars.

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.

Documenting the construction of The New Library, take a look at the story so far...

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

Magdalene admits roughly 105 undergraduates each year for all courses offered by the University of Cambridge, and about 80 graduate students. Our small annual intake helps to foster a family atmosphere and sense of close knit community.

COVID-19 guidance and advice for Magdalene students, alumni, staff and the visiting public.