The College fosters an atmosphere which is both tranquil and also exhilarating, allowing students to fulfil their potential and to derive genuine, lasting enjoyment from constructive and well-taught courses. It is near to the city centre and to most University Departments. Across the river is the bustling and cosmopolitan quayside area of cafes and shops, built by the College ten years ago. All undergraduates are accommodated throughout their courses. Each person has his or her own room, sharing kitchens and bathrooms.
Most rooms have telephones.
Rents are reasonable and accommodation is all in or very close to the main College buildings. The College has a fine library based in the spectacular Pepys building which is regularly updated to provide the essential books for all undergraduate courses. A specialist Law library as well as two research libraries, a well-equipped computer suite, an elegant reading room, TV room, gym, squash court, punts, fives court, bar, nearby playing fields, boathouse, music practice rooms, harpsichord, grand piano, new pipe organ and concert room are among the facilities available in College. Magdalene students manage their own clubs and societies including Drama, English, Science, History, many sports, and a particularly lively music society. The dons assist students pastorally as well as academically, with an excellent system of tutors, and there are also friendly and approachable non-academic support staff.