Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
#QS #251
QS Rank
15
Acceptance rate
73
Intl. students
$35,000
Tuition/yr
3,200
Enrollment
About Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is Ireland's premier medical university and one of the world's oldest surgical colleges, founded in 1784 and ranked QS #251 globally (2025). RCSI is unique in Irish higher education: over 73% of its students are international — drawn from more than 60 countries — making it one of the most internationally diverse medical schools in the world. The college is headquartered on St Stephen's Green in the heart of Dublin and operates affiliated institutions in Bahrain and Malaysia.
RCSI offers a wide range of postgraduate programs in medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, nursing, healthcare management, and biomedical sciences alongside its flagship undergraduate medicine programs. Research strengths include cancer, cardiovascular disease, neural engineering, and pharmaceutical sciences. RCSI graduates are fully recognized by the Irish Medical Council and the UK GMC, enabling graduates to register and practice across both jurisdictions — a strong asset for international students seeking post-study pathways.
World University Rankings
For Nepali students
- QS #251 globally — the highest-ranked Irish university purely focused on medicine, healthcare, and biomedical sciences
- 73% international student body means established support systems, student communities, and career networks for international students
- RCSI graduates are recognized by the Irish Medical Council AND the UK GMC — eligible to practice in both Ireland and the UK
- Located on St Stephen's Green, Dublin city centre — direct access to major Dublin teaching hospitals (Beaumont, Connolly, Blanchardstown)
- Postgraduate healthcare management and nursing programs offer pathways for Nepali healthcare professionals already working in clinical settings
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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