About the university
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences began in 1784 as the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. It is a not-for-profit university that teaches only health sciences: medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, nursing and related subjects, with a city-centre campus in Dublin and operations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
It is known for medicine. Its Dublin medical school takes a large international intake (220 non-EU places for 2027 entry) and its graduates practise in more than 94 countries. THE ranks it =267th in the world in 2027.
Indian students mostly look at RCSI for its Direct Entry Medicine degree, which takes Class 12 science students straight from school on a five- or six-year track, and for its four-year Graduate Entry Medicine course. Fees are high: €62,000 a year for non-EU Medicine students in 2027/28. If you plan to practise in India, check the National Medical Commission's rules before you apply.
The campus is in central Dublin, Ireland's capital, with RCSI's own student residence at Mercer Court nearby. Dublin is a lively, international city, but rents are among the highest in Europe.
- Founded
- 1784 as the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Type
- Not-for-profit specialist health sciences university; Ireland's only one, by its own description
- Total students
- 2,968 in THE World University Rankings 2027 data
- International students
- 67% (THE World University Rankings 2027 data); more than 60 countries in the undergraduate body
- Student–staff ratio
- 24.7 to 1 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
- Medicine places
- 220 non-EU places on Direct Entry Medicine for September 2027
- Intakes
- September
Rankings
THE World University Rankings 2027
=267 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
MB BCh BAO (Hons) Medicine (Direct Entry)
- Fee / year
- €62,000
- Duration
- 5 or 6 years (6 years includes a Foundation Year)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0, single sitting)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €63,500
- Duration
- 4 years
- Intakes
- September
- English
- See course page
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €25,000
- Duration
- 5 years
- Intakes
- September
- English
- See course page
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €25,000
- Duration
- 3–4 years (as listed on the course page)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- See course page
- Undergraduate
BSc (Hons) Advanced Therapeutic Technologies
- Fee / year
- €25,000
- Duration
- 4 years
- Intakes
- September
- English
- See course page
- Postgraduate
MSc in Technologies and Analytics in Precision Medicine
- Fee / year
- €25,000
- Duration
- 1 year (full time, in person)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 overall
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MB BCh BAO (Hons) Medicine (Direct Entry) | 5 or 6 years (6 years includes a Foundation Year) | €62,000 | ≈ ₹65.7 lakh |
| Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) | 4 years | €63,500 | ≈ ₹67.3 lakh |
| Pharmacy (MPharm) | 5 years | €25,000 | ≈ ₹26.5 lakh |
| Physiotherapy | 3–4 years (as listed on the course page) | €25,000 | ≈ ₹26.5 lakh |
| BSc (Hons) Advanced Therapeutic Technologies | 4 years | €25,000 | ≈ ₹26.5 lakh |
| MSc in Technologies and Analytics in Precision Medicine | 1 year (full time, in person) | €25,000 | ≈ ₹26.5 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences with similar universities in Ireland.
Scholarships
- Medicine and Graduate Entry Medicine (Dublin)
International Consilio Manuque Medicine Scholarship
Value: €25,000 in total, paid yearly (for example €4,167 a year on the six-year track or €5,000 on the five-year track)
Eligibility: Self-funded non-EU students starting the full Dublin medical course for the first time. Selected students are invited to apply after accepting an offer and must complete an interview.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Advanced Therapeutic Technologies
RCSI Development Initiative Scholarship
Value: €7,000 a year, reducing the €25,000 non-EU fee to €18,000
Eligibility: Privately funded non-EU students on these undergraduate courses.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Medicine accepts Class 12 from CBSE or CISCE. The five-year track needs an average of at least 90% across five Class 12 subjects; the six-year track (with Foundation Year) needs at least 80%.
- Both Medicine tracks need at least 75% in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Mathematics.
- Privately funded non-EU Medicine applicants sit the Casper situational judgement test; HPAT is not required. The September 2027 application deadline is 15 January 2027.
- Applicants must be at least 18 by 31 December of the year they start and provide a police clearance certificate.
- Apply directly to RCSI through its website (applicants living in the USA or Canada apply through Atlantic Bridge).
Postgraduate
- Taught MSc courses ask for a relevant bachelor's degree; each course page sets the subject and grade.
- Graduate Entry Medicine is a four-year medical degree for applicants who already hold a degree.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and a bona fide certificate from CBSE or CISCE
- IELTS score report (less than two years old at admission)
- Casper test result (Medicine)
- Police clearance certificate
- Bachelor's transcripts and degree certificate (postgraduate and Graduate Entry Medicine)
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0 in a single sitting for Medicine; 6.5 overall for MSc Technologies and Analytics in Precision Medicine |
| TOEFL | Equivalent scores accepted for Medicine; RCSI does not publish the exact score on that page |
| Duolingo English Test | Accepted on some online postgraduate courses (115–120); not listed for Medicine |
| Class 12 English | No waiver for CBSE or CISCE English is stated; ask the Admissions Office (admissions@rcsi.ie) |
Accommodation and living costs
RCSI runs Mercer Court in central Dublin, with en-suite rooms in Mercer Apartments and Millin House. Prices are for a 41-week lease from 11 September 2026 to 25 June 2027 and include internet, laundry facilities and 24/7 security. Most students later rent privately; RCSI can advise on areas but does not book rooms.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer Apartments single en-suite room€13,202 for 41 weeks (2026/27) | €322per week | ≈ ₹34,132 |
| Mercer Apartments shared twin room€9,020 for 41 weeks (2026/27) | €220per week | ≈ ₹23,320 |
| Millin House single en-suite room€13,612 for 41 weeks (2026/27) | €332per week | ≈ ₹35,192 |
| Millin House shared twin room€10,004 for 41 weeks (2026/27) | €244per week | ≈ ₹25,864 |
| Money you must show for living costs (visa)Minimum set by Irish immigration, on top of tuition | €10,000per year | ≈ ₹10.6 lakh |
Campus and location
RCSI's Dublin campus is in the city centre, so teaching buildings, Mercer Court and the city's shops and transport are close together.
- City-centre campus in Dublin.
- Mercer Court residence offers about 100 en-suite rooms across Mercer Apartments and Millin House.
- Students from more than 60 countries in the undergraduate body.
- Alumni network of about 28,000 healthcare professionals worldwide.
Careers and graduate outcomes
RCSI medical graduates go on to practise in many countries. Indian students who want to practise in India must meet the National Medical Commission's rules for foreign medical graduates, so check them before you apply. For post-study work rules in Ireland, see our Ireland guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Countries where RCSI medical graduates practise | More than 94 | RCSI: We are RCSI |
| Alumni network | 28,000 healthcare professionals | RCSI: We are RCSI |
Studying in Ireland
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FAQs
How much does Medicine at RCSI cost?
The non-EU fee for Direct Entry Medicine is €62,000 a year in 2027/28, plus a once-off €135 NUI registration fee. Graduate Entry Medicine is €63,500 a year. Fees rise each year.
What Class 12 marks do I need for Medicine?
From CBSE or CISCE, an average of at least 90% across five subjects for the five-year track or 80% for the six-year track, with at least 75% in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Maths.
Do I need NEET or HPAT?
RCSI does not ask non-EU applicants for HPAT; privately funded non-EU applicants sit the Casper test. NEET is set by India's National Medical Commission for students who want to practise in India, so check its current rules.
What IELTS score do I need?
For Medicine, 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, in one sitting and less than two years old when you start.
Are there scholarships?
Self-funded non-EU Medicine students can be invited to apply for the Consilio Manuque scholarship (€25,000 over the course). Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Advanced Therapeutic Technologies students get €7,000 a year off the €25,000 fee if privately funded.
Sources
- RCSI: Medicine fees and funding (2027/28) (opens in a new tab)
- RCSI: Medicine entry requirements (September 2027) (opens in a new tab)
- RCSI: Medicine course page (opens in a new tab)
- RCSI: Graduate Entry Medicine fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
- RCSI: Pharmacy fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
- RCSI: Physiotherapy fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
- RCSI: Advanced Therapeutic Technologies fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
- RCSI: MSc Technologies and Analytics in Precision Medicine fees (opens in a new tab)
- RCSI: International Consilio Manuque Medicine Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
- RCSI: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
- RCSI: We are RCSI (opens in a new tab)
- THE World University Rankings 2027: RCSI (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.rcsi.com (opens in a new tab)
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