Magdalen College (Oxford): Detailed Guide, General Information and Contacts

Magdalen (pronounced ‘Maud-len’) College is located at the end of the High Street, about a 10-minute walk from the centre of town, the Science Area, and the University libraries.

The Student Support Fund offered by Magdalen College supports around 100 students annually with their daily living costs and tuition fees. The College also offers scholarships, awards, and prizes for academic excellence. All students are eligible for travel and research grants as well as vacation study grants every year. More information can be found here.

Alongside Oxford’s 300+ societies, Magdalen also hosts:

• The Florio Society for Poetry
• The Atkin Society for Law
• The Sherrington Society for Medicine
• The Macintyre Society for History
• The Magdalen Players for Drama
• The Addison’s Society for Faith Discussion
• The Music Society
• The Magdalen College Swing Band
• The Film Society
• The Choir

Magdalen College offers accommodation for the entire duration of your course. All first-year undergraduates are housed outside the College walls, about a 5-minute walk from the College. Second- and third-year undergraduates live in a variety of buildings including the Grove Buildings, New Building, Cloisters Attic, St Swithun’s Quad, Longwall Quad and Chaplain’s Quad. This is decided by ballot. More information on undergraduate accommodation can be found here.

All students eat together, and the kitchen caters for all dietary requirements. Pre-booking is essential for meals and payment is via the university card.

Accommodation for graduates is guaranteed for the first two years at either the Holywell Ford complex, the Daubeny Building and High Street or Longwall Street properties. Graduates who would like a partnered flat should enquire about availability with the Accommodation Office. More information can be found here.

Magdalen College has extensive sports facilities, including cricket, soccer, hockey, and rugby pitches. There are tennis courts, and the Boathouse is situated on the River Thames, across the Christ Church Meadow. The College has both men’s and women’s teams who play competitively.

There is a College Welfare and Student Wellbeing Team and a Student Support Administrator who supports the Welfare team with their work. More information can be found here.

• Magdalen is pronounced ‘Maudlen’.
• Magdalen College has five libraries – four specialist libraries, a well-stocked circulating library, and an extensive historical archive.
• The College allows students to sit on the river bank, overlooking the Magdalen Boat House whilst relaxing with friends or having lunch.

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