This site is run by the students of Magdalen College, Oxford, to help you with every aspect of your undergraduate University application. We are proud of what our University and College stands for in terms of its world reputation as an inspirational place of learning, but most of all it is our wonderful home and we want to share it with you. If you still have anything you want to ask after reading this site, the current will be happy to receive your e-mails.

The FAQ page gives answers to some of the questions we get asked the most.

The Admissions Process page lays out the stages of application.

The Subject Guide gives you more specific information on your area of study.

The Alternative Prospectus has been produced alongside this site to give you inside knowledge about student life at Magdalen.

About Magdalen

Magdalen is majestically beautiful, set in 100 acres of riverside grounds - although it has a large student population, it never feels crowded and remains a peaceful haven throughout terms and holidays. The sense of community at Magdalen is unrivalled, with a high proportion of tutors living on site, and the Bar open to all the College population. Even more so than elsewhere, a friendly and mutually beneficial relationship grows between tutors and students.

Accommodation is probably the best in Oxford - every student is guaranteed accommodation for their whole course, none of which is more than 200m from College, and all of which are charged on a flat-rate system that means you are able to choose the very best regardless of finances.

Academically Magdalen is pretty hot stuff, usually in the top 5 colleges in the University and with around one third of our students achieving first class degrees, but without huge pressure from Tutors, who listen carefully to the student-run teaching feedback system. A vast library with 24-hour access is available to all Magdalen students, with new books being bought immediately on request, as well as specialist Law and History libraries. All this saves you time hunting across Oxford for the reading list.

The Facilities we offer are outstanding, with squash courts, gym, football, hockey, rugby, cricket and croquet pitches all on site. Our musical reputation is international with an outstanding Choir that sings daily in the Chapel. We are blessed with an ultra-modern auditorium for drama, films, debates and concerts, as well as ample computer facilities, a darkroom, an art studio, 15 punts and an art collection that is hired out each year. If you fancy a Picasso in your room for £10 a year, this is the place for you. The Food is very good value in Hall, with a good range and medium quality. The Bar serves tasty pub food.

The JCR at Magdalen is one of the most active in the University, and has forged particularly close links to the tutorial body, through the Personal Tutor scheme to safeguard student welfare and through the continuing strong relationship over Admissions. JCR funds are constantly used to improve services, which range from bacon-tastic Sunday Brunch, to brand new wide-screen TVs, DVD players & free pool table for the two common rooms, to 5 parties a term in the Bar, which is one of the biggest and best in Oxford.

As much as we love Magdalen, there is no better way to see what a wonderful place it is than to come and visit, either through Open Days or by just dropping in. Get in contact with the to arrange a visit or if you have any other queries - we are here to help. Good luck, and we hope to see you soon!