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Admissions

Find out what it is like to study at Magdalene College and how to apply.

Magdalene welcomes around 100 undergraduates and 100 postgraduates each year across all University of Cambridge courses. Our small intake creates a supportive, close-knit community where students thrive both academically and socially.

 

Open Days

Discover Magdalene at the Cambridge Open Days on 10 and 11 July 2025! Join us for student-led tours, explore our beautiful College, and get expert advice at our Admissions Talks and Q&A sessions. No booking needed—just drop in and see what makes Magdalene special!

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Access and Outreach

Magdalene is committed to encouraging young people with the academic potential and enthusiasm to succeed at university. Find out about open days, online events and school visits.

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Why Magdalene?

Magdalene is one of the smaller Cambridge Colleges and is renowned for its warm and friendly atmosphere, our students love the diverse community, traditionally yet relaxed environment and our location as we are only a few minutes’ walk away from the city centre.

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Undergraduate Study

Find out how to apply and what it's like to study at Magdalene. Magdalene is one of the smaller Cambridge Colleges and is renowned for its warm and friendly atmosphere. Magdalene admits roughly 105 undergraduates each year for all degree courses offered by the University.

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Postgraduate Study

Cambridge is one of the most exciting and stimulating places to undertake postgraduate study. Magdalene's postgraduate students are drawn from across the globe and work in a huge range of fields and disciplines. They occupy a cherished place at the heart of the College community.

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International Students

Magdalene is an international community. We welcome applications from the brightest students from around the world. Find out here about the options for interviews outside the UK, sources of financial support , and opportunities to spend a year at Magdalene as a visiting student.

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