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At Magdalen we nurture a welcoming and supportive community where creativity and scholarship can thrive. Come and join us at our beautiful College. Dinah rose, President of Magdalen College.
It was founded in 1458 by Bishop of Winchester William of Waynflete. [6] It is one of the wealthiest Oxford colleges, as of 2022, [3] and one of the strongest academically, setting the record for the highest Norrington Score in 2010 and topping the table twice since then. [7]
Magdalen College was founded in 1458 by William Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester, and Lord Chancellor. It is one of the oldest, largest, and most beautiful colleges in Oxford.
The College will be closed to all visitors on 15 September, 27 September, October 6th and 20 December – 31 December, all dates inclusive, but see below for New Year’s Day 2025). Despite being in the centre of Oxford, Magdalen is teeming with flora and fauna, including kingfishers, and otters.
It is a lively college with an active and inclusive undergraduate body of about 400 students, who can live in college accommodation for the whole of their course. Alongside its tradition of academic excellence, Magdalen ensures that its students are well supported.
About the college. Magdalen has some of the most beautiful buildings in Oxford and is set in 120 acres of grounds which include the Deer Park and Addison’s riverside walk. The atmosphere is relaxed but with ambitions towards academic and extra-curricular success.
Magdalen College (pronounced “maudlin”) was founded in 1458 by William Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester. It was one of the largest and wealthiest Colleges in Oxford, supporting many Fellows and scholars, as well as a chapel choir.
Magdalen is one of Oxford’s 33 undergraduate colleges – all student members of the University are also members of a college. You can: Select a preferred college on your application forms, or make an ‘open’ application, where a college is selected for you. Find out more about choosing a college.
Have a look around Oxford University's Magdalen College with this interactive 360° virtual tour.
Magdalen College: A Tour. Tour Magdalen with Lucy and other members of the MCR, a college with a relaxed atmosphere but unambiguous ambitions towards academic and extra-curricular success....