Undergraduate Accommodation
Undergraduates are housed within the main College courts, in the ‘Village’ on the other side of Magdalene Street, or in college-owned houses a few minutes’ walk away. There are a few areas which are only occupied by first year students, and others which are only occupied by second, third, and fourth years, but in general undergraduate students from all year groups are mixed together in accommodation staircases and hostels, fostering Magdalene’s friendly and inclusive atmosphere.
Undergraduate students must be resident in their rooms for the entirety of each Full Term, and they may choose to stay in their rooms for the entirety of each Term. Undergraduates are not charged for their rooms during the vacation periods, but they must be prepared to remove their belongings from their rooms when they are not resident. For more information, please refer to the Accommodation Handbook.
For room costs, and a list of other frequently asked questions, please see the following links:
Undergraduate Accommodation FAQs
Accommodation Areas
Basing House
Recently fully renovated with sizable gyp facilities, Basing House is just on the opposite side of Magdalene Bridge from First Court. Some rooms have river views.
21 rooms
Rent bands: C – G
Benson Court
The largest of the three Courts that make up the ‘Village’, Benson Court is situated on the other side of Magdalene Street from the main First Court, and contains a mix of architecture, from the Tudor buildings of Magdalene Street, to the mock-Tudor Lutyens building, and the more modern constructions of Benson F, G, and O.
90 rooms
Rent bands: A – H
Benson Court
Benson A-E
Benson Court B Room Example
Benson F & G
Benson Court F Room Example
Benson H, J, K & L
Benson Court K Room Example
Benson O
Buckingham Court
Buckingham Court is situated at the back of the Village, right by Magdalene’s shared border with St John’s College. The majority of the Court consists of red brick buildings containing bedroom and study ‘sets’, some with balconies looking out over the gardens, and most with double beds.
39 rooms
Rent bands: B – G
Buckingham Court
Buckingham Court D Room Example
Buckingham Court K Room Example
Cripps Court (including Edwards Court)
The newest of Magdalene’s courts, Cripps Court, and the attached Edwards Court, contain modern en suite rooms for new and continuing students. Cripps is also home to several supervision rooms, and the Cripps Auditorium. Please note students in Cripps Court will be required to clear their rooms of all belongings during the Easter vacation.
60 rooms
Rent bands: A – G
Cripps Court
Cripps Court Room Example
Cripps Court Room Example
Cripps Court F Room Example
Edwards Court
Edwards Court Room Example
Edwards Court Room Example
First Court
Generally used for continuing students, First Court rooms are situated at the very heart of the College, with views over the Court, the river, or the Master’s Garden.
6 rooms
Rent bands: B – G
First Court
First Court A Room Example
Mallory Court
One of the three Courts that make up the ‘Village’, Mallory Court is made up of an eclectic mix of historic buildings, as well as the College squash and fives courts. Mallory B and C have recently undergone extensive redevelopment and refurbishment.
43 rooms
Rent bands: B – I
Mallory Court
Mallory Court B Room Example
Old Lodge
Situated right by First Court, Old Lodge is surrounded by the Master’s Garden, and is within easy reach of the Library and the Great Hall.
16 rooms
Rent bands: C – I
Old Lodge
Old Lodge Room Example
College Houses
Magdalene owns various houses near to the main College, and all are within a 5 minute walk of the main College precinct.
30A Bridge Street
Bridge Street was recently refurbished, and is used mainly for continuing undergraduate students. It is located above some of the restaurants on Bridge Street, and has some lovely views over to St John’s.
10 rooms
Rent bands: D – J
30 Thompsons Lane
Thompsons Lane houses new and continuing undergraduate students in a beautiful Georgian townhouse, and is close to the town centre, and the shops and restaurants of Quayside.
35 rooms
Rent bands: C – I
30 Thompsons Lane Room Example
30 Thompsons Lane Room Example
33 Thompsons Lane Room Example
33 Thompsons Lane Room Example
Other properties on Bridge Street, Thompsons Lane, and Chesterton Road are smaller, housing three or four undergraduates, and are normally used for continuing students.
Please note that rooms photos are illustrative only. Rooms vary within staircases, and features may vary from room to room. Not all accommodation areas are available to incoming students.
Disabled students
Magdalene welcomes applications from students with disabilities.
We are happy to put in place support and make reasonable adjustments to accommodation, but it is advisable for prospective students and applicants to contact us as soon as possible to discuss their needs further.