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RCSI-Medical University of Bahrain

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RCSI-Medical University of Bahrain: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    RCSI-Medical University of Bahrain is a public health sciences university in Bahrain that focuses on education and research. It suits students who want medicine, nursing, or postgraduate healthcare study at an institution with undergraduate and postgraduate provision.

  2. What you can study

    You can study medicine, nursing, and postgraduate studies and research. The university provides undergraduate and postgraduate education and research activities in a number of healthcare fields.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements on its website. The university does not publish specific admissions steps, deadlines, or document requirements in the information available, so confirm those details before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current fee directly with its admissions office. Living costs in Bahrain will also depend on your housing and daily spending choices.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it before applying if you need to meet a language requirement. Also check visa steps, entry requirements, tuition currency, and whether your chosen programme is available at the level you want.

  6. How it compares

    Among the 12 universities in Bahrain, this institution stands out as a public university focused specifically on health sciences rather than a broad multi-subject profile. That makes it a clearer fit for applicants who already know they want medicine, nursing, or postgraduate healthcare study.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about RCSI-Medical University of Bahrain

What type of university is RCSI-Medical University of Bahrain?

It is a public university in Bahrain.

What subject areas does it offer?

It incorporates schools of medicine, nursing, and postgraduate studies and research.

What levels of study are available?

It provides both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of education.

Where is it located?

It is located in Busaiteen, Bahrain.

Overview

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain, formerly known as RCSI - Medical University of Bahrain, is a constituent medical school of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, located in Busaiteen, Bahrain. It was established in 2004. Like its Dublin counterpart situated on St. Stephen's Green, RCSI Bahrain is a not-for-profit health sciences institution focused on education and research. The university incorporates schools of medicine, nursing, and postgraduate studies and research, and thus provides both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of education and research activities in a number of healthcare fields.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Bahrain.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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