Magdalene College (Cambridge): Detailed Guide, General Information and Contacts

Magdalene College is located on Magdalene Street in the east of Cambridge

Magdalen College has a Student Support Fund to help students experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.  There are also the Bell, Abbott and Barnes Funds to help undergraduate students in financial difficulties.

More information can be found here

Societies at Magdalene College include:

• The Fleapit, Magdalene’s General Arts Society
• Magdalene Music Society
• Magdalene Drama Society
• Magdalene Blackett Society, the society for all students studying a Science

As well as this, there are hundreds of university societies for students to choose from

Magdalene College guarantees accommodation for all undergraduate students for the duration of their course.  Undergraduate students are housed within the main College courts, the Village on Magdalene Street or in houses owned by the College a short distance away.  Rooms come in a variety of sizes, with some having en-suite facilities and other students having shared bathrooms.  All rooms come fully furnished with access to kitchen and laundry facilities.  Rooms vary from £133 per week to £195 per week.

Magdalene College also endeavors to accommodate as many postgraduate students as possible.  Most postgraduate students are housed in the main site, with some houses located close to Magdalene College’s campus.  Rooms vary from £133 per week to £195 per week.

Magdalene College students share outdoor facilities with St John’s College, which is just a few minutes away from the main site.  This includes several playing fields, an astroturf, tennis courts, squash courts and a small gym.  Students can choose from a variety of sports to play, including rowing, football, rugby and many more.

The College has a part time Nurse who can assist with any concerns for both undergraduate students as well as postgraduate students.  In addition to this, there is also a College based Counsellor for students to receive support and advice from in regards to their mental health.

• Magdalene College is home to the Humphrey Cripps Auditorium, where film screenings, dramatic performances and exhibitions regularly take place
• There are a variety of places for musicians to practice or perform.  Regular performances are held at the Cripps Auditorium as well as the Benson Hall, an auditorium with a designated grand piano for students to play.  As well as this, there are 2 dedicated practice rooms on site, where students can access more instruments like a harpsichord or a chamber organ
• Magdalene College has the longest river frontage of any Cambridge College, giving students plenty of space to relax and socialize along the river

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