Old Burgh School

Old Burgh School is the home of St Leonard’s College and all St Andrews postgraduate students. In addition to desks allocated to PhD and commuter students, there are also desks available for ad hoc use by any postgraduate student; if you are looking for a quite place to study, feel free to pop in. There are also bookable rooms for independent and group study, presentations, meetings and workshops – you can book directly via the online room booking system.

The building also has informal spaces (and a picnic area at the garden at the back!) where all postgraduate students can relax, have lunch or a drink, and socialise with colleagues. There is free coffee and tea, fresh fruit every Monday, a kitchen with microwaves to prepare a quick meal, and vending machines with snacks and fancy hot drinks.

St Leonard’s College organises regular events in Old Burgh School for all postgraduates to come together, socially and intellectually, and make new connections. Any ideas for social or other events that could be hosted in Old Burgh School are most welcome. Please contact us at [email protected].

All postgraduate students have automatic access to the building from 8.00am to 9.00pm, seven days a week. PG students with allocated desks in Old Burgh School have wider access.

Old Burgh School is in Abbey Walk, St Andrews KY16 9LB. You can view its location in the map.

Opening hours 

Monday to Sunday: 8.00am to 9.00pm (Office staff: 9.00am to 5.00pm)
Access via student ID card swipe in (all PG students)

Accessibility

Old Burgh School has ramped/sloped access to the building, with designated parking bay(s) within the car park, and an accessible toilet. For more information, please see the building’s Access Guide. If you have any queries or need any support in accessing the building, please contact the St Leonard’s College or the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Studies.