Magdalen College, Oxford
About Magdalen College, Oxford.
Magdalen College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford. It was founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester and is named after Mary Magdalene.
The college is one of the largest and most prestigious colleges in Oxford, with approximately 500 undergraduates and 250 graduate students. Notable alumni include Martha Lane Fox, Lawrence of Arabia, C.S. Lewis, George Osborne, and Oscar Wilde.
The college offers a wide range of academic programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences and is particularly renowned for its programs in English literature, history, and music.
In addition to its academic programs, Magdalen College is also home to several cultural and social activities, including student-run societies and clubs, guest lectures, and concerts. The college is committed to providing its students with a rich and varied educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom.
Architecture and gardens
The college is located on a 100-acre site that includes beautiful gardens and a deer park, and its buildings are in a striking Gothic and notable neoclassical architectural styles, including the striking Magdalen Tower, which dates back to the 15th century and is one of Oxford’s most recognisable landmarks.
Chapel and choir
The college also has a strong tradition of choral music, with its choir regularly performing at services in the historic Magdalen College Chapel. It is also known for its choir, which is one of the most renowned choral groups in the world and performs regularly in the college‘’’s chapel.
An annual May Morning celebration features the college choir singing from the top of the college’s bell tower.
Visiting Magdalen College
Magdalen is open to visitors for most of the year. Free admission is offered to those who live locally and one guest.
