Institution Details

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, also known as RCSI University of Medical and Health Sciences, is a medical professional university located in central Dublin. It was established in 1784 as Ireland’s first private university for the surgical branch of medicine in the country. Today, it provides a broad range of medical education and incorporates the schools of medicine, physiotherapy, pharmacy and nursing.

RCSI offers quality education through a structure of Schools and Faculties. Some focus more on undergraduate programs, while others focus on postgraduate programs. The lead faculty of RCSI is the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, having five schools, including the School of Medicine, Schools of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, School of Nursing & Midwifery, School of Physiotherapy and the School of Postgraduate Studies.

There are two other faculty units: the Institute of Leadership and the Centre for Positive Psychology and Health. The other faculties of the institution are the Faculty of Radiologists, the Faculty of Dentistry, the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, and the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine. The institution is also the home to various health sciences research collaborations that lead to pioneering breakthroughs in human health.

The main campuses of RCSI are located on York Street and St. Stephen’s Green in central Dublin. This campus incorporates the schools of medicine, physiotherapy, pharmacy and nursing. The city campus exudes diversity through a vibrant intercultural environment for the students.   Find on Map 

There are over 4,000 international students pursuing education in the medical fields from over 90 countries at the Dublin campus of RCSI. Around 60% of the population at the university comes from other countries, aside from students who have taken up programs at the International Campuses in Malaysia, Bahrain and Dubai.

RCSI runs an International Citizenship Programme, and it gives other opportunities that develop the students to become global citizens. With state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure that boast modern training technologies, RCSI gives students the best. Europe’s largest clinical simulation facility is present at the 26 York Street campus of the institution, which helps students master essential skills before working on real patients.

The Royal College of Surgeons has plenty of housing options for incoming students. On-campus housing is available through Mercer Court and New Mill options, both located in Dublin. At Mercer Court, students can stay 2 minute walk away from the main university. The residence has 24/7 security, wireless internet, fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, a games room, en-suite bathrooms and TVs in communal areas.

The New Mill residence is 15 minutes from St. Stephen’s Green campus and allows en-suite single rooms in a shared apartment. Besides the on-campus housing, RCSI also helps students find off-campus residences, including shared apartments or independent homes.

Medicine, Healthcare Sciences

(1) Scholarship Name 1916 Bursary
Scholarship amount - €5,000
Nationality International
The 1916 Bursary is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) and aims to encourage participation and success by students who are most socio-economically disadvantaged and from groups most under-represented in higher education.

Leinster Pillar Cluster I Bursaries are awarded for eligible students in the following Higher Education Institutions: University College Dublin, National College of Art and Design, Marino Institute of Education, Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Trinity College Dublin, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Tier 1 bursaries are worth €5,000 per annum. Tier 2 bursaries are worth €2,000 per annum.

(2) Scholarship Name International Consilio Manuque Medicine Scholarship
Scholarship amount - €25,000
Nationality International
The International Consilio Manuque Medicine scholarships has been established by RCSI Alumni to support undergraduate students who have an exceptional academic record of accomplishment and have demonstrated determination and motivation to study medicine at RCSI.

The Scholarship is open to all Non-EU students who are self-funding (i.e. not attending under an another scholarship programme), who have applied to and been accepted on the Graduate Entry Medicine Programme (four year) or Direct Entry Medicine programmes (five and six year tracks). Students are eligible for consideration when they have accepted their offer to attend the medical school.

Applicants will be considered on academic merit and a holistic review of their scholarship application. Assessment will be based in academic and personal achievement to date and an evaluation of the students potential to become an outstanding future medical doctor. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an interview as part of the application process.

Award and requirements
Successful applicants will receive a scholarship of €25,000, provided on the following basis:

Students in the four-year programme will receive €6,250 per academic year

Students in the five-year programme will receive €5,000 per academic year

Students in the six-year programme will receive €4,167 per academic year

Scholarship payments will be made to the student at the beginning of each academic year. Scholarship payments are for progression years only and will not be made for a repeat year.

International scholarship offer holders are required to:

Provide an annual and mid-year report about their academic and social activities and achievements at University.

Represent RCSI as an ambassador throughout their degree programmme. Activities may include providing testimonials or content for social media and other marketing activities and participating at open days or international promotion events, subject to class timetabling and availability.

Attend once at the annual scholarship award presentation event.

Eligibility criteria
Students who apply for the International Scholarship must be:

Non-EU and self-funding students who are not in receipt of other scholarship funding.

First time attending RCSI.

In receipt of an offer to attend the full duration Dublin medical course and have accepted their offer.

Ready to begin their studies in year that they receive their scholarship. If students receive a scholarship and subsequently defer their start date, the scholarship will be lost. Students in this instance are entitled to reapply for the scholarship in the subsequent year.

Willing to allow the scholarship committee to access the information that was provided in their admissions application to RCSI, e.g. transcripts, references, personal statement, etc.

Prepared to complete an interview as part of the scholarship application.

(3) Scholarship Name International Pharmacy Scholarship
Scholarship amount - 50% reduction in fees
Nationality International
RCSI offers a number of International Pharmacy Scholarships for Malaysian citizens who successfully apply to the University’s five-year Pharmacy (MPharm) programme.

The scholarship offers a 50% reduction in fees, meaning the balance of tuition fees liable by the student is €12,500 per annum.