Visit Magdalene
Open Days
Visit Magdalene at the Colleges Open Day on 11 September 2026.
Thinking about applying to Cambridge? Join us on the Cambridge Open Days to explore what makes Magdalene a fantastic place to live and study.
These events are designed for prospective applicants from Year 12 or Year 13 in England/Wales, Year 13 or Year 14 in Northern Ireland, S5 or S6 in Scotland (or equivalent), and mature applicants (aged 21 or over), along with their parents and supporters to help them learn more about the University.
Bookings for the Colleges Open Day in September 2026 are now live. Book to secure your place.
You can drop in to Magdalene any time between 9.30 am - 4.30 pm. We will be running an Admissions talk at 11 am with Dr Sara Caputo, Admissions Tutor for Access.
Register for the Cambridge Open Days on the University of Cambridge Undergraduate Study website.
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Student-Led Tours
Our student will be running tours throughout the day, offering you the chance to explore key areas of the College, including the New Library, Dining Hall, and student accommodation. These tours are a great way to get a feel for the spaces where our students live and work, and to see what day-to-day life at Magdalene is really like.
Throughout your visit, our students will share their experiences and answer any questions you might have, whether about academic life, social activities, or settling into Cambridge. They come from a wide range of subject areas, so there will be someone to speak to whatever your interests.
We encourage you to chat with them, ask questions, and find out what makes Magdalene special to those who know it best.
Admissions Talk and Q&A Sessions
We’ll be running Admission Talks and Q&A sessions at 11.00 am on Friday 11 September, giving you the chance to hear directly from our Admissions Tutor for Access, Dr Sara Caputo.
Chat with our Admissions Team and gain practical advice on how to make a strong application to Cambridge. Learn more about what we look for in applicants, how the admissions process works, and what makes Magdalene unique. Parents and supporters are very welcome to attend and are encouraged to join the conversation.
Whether you have specific questions or are just curious to learn more, our team will be on hand to help. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
Chat with Directors of Studies
Do you have questions about your chosen subject? Come and chat with our Directors of Studies.
Understand how teaching works at Cambridge and how your subject develops across the course. You can ask about reading, preparation, supervision styles, assessment, or anything else you want to know more about. Hear what your academic life in College is like and how Directors of Studies support students during their time here.
Drop in sessions will run throughout the day. Subject specific timings for meeting Directors of Studies are listed below.
Director of Studies timings
Please find below the subject-specific times to meet with Directors of Studies. If you are unsure where to go, please speak to the Help Desk, who will be happy to direct you to the correct location.
Friday 11 September 2026
| Course | Director of Studies | Time | Location |
| Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic | Dr Cameron Wachowich | 2.00–4.00 | Marquee, Fellows Garden |
| Asian and Middle Eastern Studies | Prof Amira Bennison | 10.00–12.00 | Marquee, Fellows Garden |
| Archaeology | Prof Simon Stoddart | 9.30–12.00 | Supervision Room 3, F Staircase |
| Engineering Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology | Dr Zach Bond | 9.30–12.00 | Marquee, Fellows Garden |
| Classics | Dr John Patterson | 3.00–4.00 | Marquee, Fellows Garden |
| English | Dr Rachel Bryan | 9.30–12.00 | Marquee, Fellows Garden |
| History | Dr Sara Caputo | 9.30–11.00 2.00–4.00 | Marquee, Fellows Garden |
| Law | Prof Neil Jones | 9.30–12.00 1.00–4.00 | Marquee, Fellows Garden |
| Modern and Medieval Languages | Prof Silke Mentchen | 9.30–12.00 | Marquee, Fellows Garden |
| Natural Sciences (Biological) | Prof Clare Brasted-Pike | 1.00–4.00 | Marquee, Fellows Garden |
| Psychological and Behavioural Sciences Natural Sciences (Biological) | Dr Martin Thompson | 9.30–12.00 1.00–4.00 | Marquee, Fellows Garden |
| Philosophy | Dr Alexander Bryan | 1.00–4.00 | Marquee, Fellows Garden |
How to make the most of Cambridge Open Days
Contact Magdalene Academic Office
The Academic Office is responsible for all enquiries about undergraduate and postgraduate studies, and admissions. Please use the relevant contact should you have any enquiries. Or visit Magdalene Admissions.
UNDERGRADUATE
admissions@magd.cam.ac.uk
01223 764524
POSTGRADUATE
postgraduates@magd.cam.ac.uk
01223 332002