Welcome to MagdaleneThe 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.
Open Days 2023
The next Cambridge Open Days will take place on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 July 2023.
Find out more
Peter Peckard Memorial Prize
Essay or equivalent (research paper, report, short film, podcast, blog post, or other media) on some egregious form of human exploitation in the world today and the actions needed to eliminate it. Prize £1000!
The Pepys Library
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.
Alumni and Supporters
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.
368
Undergraduates
220
Postgraduates
114
Fellows
9271
Alumni
594
Years of Study
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
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
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
Magdalene hosts a wide range of events throughout the year for both resident and non-resident Members of the College.
Events
Pepys Library
The Pepys Library houses one of the great national library collections: 3000 volumes preserved as they were when Samuel Pepys bequeathed them.
Pepys LibraryContact us
Please find details of how to contact us by post, telephone, email, or via the website, by following this link.
Contact usNews
Library and Archives
See Magdalene's Senex Globes at the Victoria and Albert Museum
Magdalene's Senex Globes will be displayed alongside a portrait of Francis Williams as part of the Between Two Worlds display at the Victoria and Albert Museum this summer.
Research
The Power of a Four-Day Workweek
A trial led by Magdalene President, Professor Brendan Burchell, and Cambridge social scientists revealed that implementing a four-day working week resulted in reduced stress levels, decreased sick days by 65%, and increased employee retention. The study showed that a shorter workweek improves work-life balance and productivity, leading 92% of participating companies to continue the practice, with 18 making it a permanent change.
Explore Engineering: Under-Represented Ethnic Groups in Engineering Residential
Applications are now open for the Under-Represented Ethnic Groups in Engineering Residential, providing Year 12 students from state-maintained schools the opportunity to explore Engineering at Cambridge University. This fully-funded program includes accommodation, meals, activities, and transportation, offering a comprehensive experience for students interested in pursuing Engineering.
Events
Alumni
Magdalene Family Day 2023
We are delighted to invite Members and their families to join us for our Magdalene Family Day on Sunday 2nd July 2023.