Location
Magdalene College is located a short walk from the city centre on the banks of the River Cam and is within walking distance of the main University sites. All accommodation for postgraduate students is within a few minutes walk of the main College site.
Accommodation
| Accommodation type | Number available | % Ensuite | Average monthly rent (2025/26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single rooms and studio flats (single occupancy) | 86 | 24% | £575.68 - £1221.92 |
| Double rooms and flats for couples (no children) | 7 | 100% | £1029.28 - £1317.68 |
| Family accommodation | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Approximately 44% of postgraduate students live in College accommodation.
Accommodation is available for the majority of 1st year postgraduate students. Medical needs are always a priority and room allocation will be adjusted to take account of these special requirements.
Facilities
Facilities include music practice rooms, College gym and sports facilities, and the Stirling Prize-winning New Library. Lunch, dinner and brunch at the weekends are available in the cafeteria, with formal dinner by candlelight held four times a week.
Selecting as a College preference
50-74% of offer-holders selecting this College as their first preference are given membership here. Find out more about 
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