Postgraduate Accommodation

Magdalene provides central accommodation for as many postgraduate students as possible.

One of Magdalene’s best features is its postgraduate accommodation, with all postgraduate accommodation options within a 5-minute walk from the main site. Magdalene guarantees accommodation for all its incoming postgraduate students and allocates continuing students accommodation options from the remaining housing using a ballot system. All postgraduates are either housed on site or within various houses located nearby. Houses usually consist of gyp rooms (kitchen area), bathrooms and anywhere from 3 to 11 student bedrooms. There are also a few couples housing options available.

Most accommodation contracts run from 1 October to 15 September, but can end earlier if needed. A few housing options only have contracts that run until 30 June, for maintenance and renovation work. Housing prices come in separate rent bands depending on factors such as room size, house amenities and bathroom facilities. These rent bands range from A band (£217 weekly rate) to I band (£145 weekly rate). These rental rates include the cost of the room, utilities and internet.

Here is a link to some Frequently Asked Questions regarding postgraduation accommodation.

Accommodation Options

  • 11 rooms, rent band B-F

    A large house located on Chesterton Road consisting of 11 rooms. All rooms come with an en-suite or private bathroom and the house has a large kitchen area. Audley cottage backs onto Scholars’ garden and has direct access to the main site.

  • 11 rooms, rent band A-D

    A large set of rooms directly on the main site of college, with quick access to dining hall and the library. Does not have a shared communal space but rooms are fitted with appropriate facilities. Many rooms boast great views of the river.

  • 11 rooms, rent band B-D

    A large Georgian house that backs onto fellow’s garden and has direct access to the main site. Consists of mainly en-suite rooms and hosts two communal gyp areas.

  • 11 rooms, rent band D-G

    Smaller postgraduate houses consisting of 3 or 4 students. Backs onto scholar’s garden and has direct access to the main site.

  • 6 rooms, rent band D-E

    Large house with a spacious living area and kitchen, as well as an outdoor patio around the back. Over the road from Wentworth House. Roughly 3-minute walk to the main site buildings.

  • 3 flats, rent band D-H

    Set of flats used for postgraduate couples’ accommodation. Located on Northampton Street, around 2-minute walk to the main site. Flats are all self-contained with bedroom, kitchenette, living area and bathroom. One of the older buildings in college with low ceilings.

  • 3 rooms, rent band D-E

    Located directly in the historic first court of the main college site. No communal spaces but has direct access to most college buildings and amenities.

  • 21 rooms, rent band C-I

    Four of the smaller postgraduate houses, located on Hertford St, which is directly off Chesterton Road. These houses all have communal kitchen facilities, shared backyard space and back onto Cripps Court. They are all around a 5-minute walk from the main college buildings. Hertford St is a quiet, residential street.

  • 5 rooms, 1 flat, rent band C-E

    Located within the ‘Village’ accommodation complex (mainly undergraduate housing), directly over the road from the porters lodge. The Village hosts the fives and squash courts, as well as Buckingham Room (where the weekly yoga takes place).

  • 15 rooms, rent band C-I

    Located on the busy Northampton Street with quick access to the Village amenities. Is situated about a 3-minute walk away from the main college site. Houses vary from 4-6 occupants.

  • 20 rooms, rent band B-G

    The furthest away from the college site, but also the closest to the city centre. Thompsons Lane is a quiet street that is just over a 5-minutes walk away from the main college site. Consists of four houses and a single flat.

More information about postgraduate housing can be found on the official Magdalene website.

Wentworth House

Bright’s Building