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Magdalene College (/ ˈ m ɔː d l ɪ n / MAWD-lin) is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college was founded in 1428 as a Benedictine hostel, in time coming to be known as Buckingham College , before being refounded in 1542 as the College of St Mary Magdalene .
Magdalene College is a prestigious institution in the centre of Cambridge with a history of academic excellence since 1428. Learn about its people, its courses, its facilities, its policies and how to contact or visit it.
Magdalene College has the advantage of an attractive and convenient location on the banks of the River Cam, with the longest waterfront of all the Cambridge Colleges, and less than 5 minutes’ walk from the city centre.
We are a small but lively academic institution, committed to excellence in intellectual work, to the care and nurture of all our Members, and to the broad vision of University education as a preparation for an active, rich engagement in society and culture.
Magdalene college (pronounced "maudlin") is a college of the University of Cambridge, located on the north bank of the river, in the historic city centre. Founded in 1428 by an abbot seeking accommodation for his novice monks, it is widely believed that the college was sited a short distance from the city centre to avoid its various temptations.
Explore the history, architecture and culture of Magdalene College, a hidden gem on the banks of the River Cam. Learn about the undergraduate life, the famous alumni and the social media of this small and welcoming college.
