RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Dublin, Ireland
Quick facts
- World rank
- #251
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 33,321
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1784
Overview
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) is a leading private health sciences university in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 1784. It enrolls approximately 33,000 students and is one of the world's top specialist health sciences institutions. RCSI is ranked #926 globally by US News, in the Top 161 QS Subject Rankings for Medicine (2025), and Top 250 globally by THE for Medical and Health. International tuition fees range from EUR 25,000 to EUR 58,000/year depending on the program.
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Dentistry
- Advanced Therapeutic Technologies
- Biomedical Sciences
- Surgery
- Nursing
- Healthcare Leadership
- Public Health
Accreditation: Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI); Irish Medical Council (IMC); National University of Ireland (NUI)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- February 1st (CAO/EU); varies for International
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€18,000 – €58,000 / year
From about $19,440 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
EU students typically pay the Student Contribution Fee (approx €3,000) if eligible for Free Fees Initiative. International fees for Undergraduate Medicine are approximately €58,000 per year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Advanced Therapeutic Technologies (Hons) (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | September 2027 |
| BSc Physiotherapy (Hons) (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Pharmacy (BSc Pharmacy (Hons), MPharm) (opens in a new tab) | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.