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RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus

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RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus is a medical university in George Town, Penang, and an international branch campus linked to the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and University College Dublin. It suits students who want to study medicine in Malaysia at a campus with that cross-border connection.

  2. What you can study

    The institution is a medical university. The available information does not list specific degree programmes or subject areas beyond medicine, so check the university website for the current programme catalogue and entry details.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and confirm the current entry requirements, documentation, and deadlines on the website. Because programme-level rules are not shown here, check whether your chosen course has any additional academic or language requirements before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range here, so confirm the current cost with its admissions office. As with any move to Malaysia, you should also budget separately for living costs such as housing, food, transport, and health cover.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The campus is in Malaysia and is an international branch campus, but the language of instruction is not stated. Before applying, confirm the language requirement, visa steps, document attestation, accommodation options, and any health or insurance requirements with the university.

  6. How it compares

    Malaysia has 152 universities, so this campus sits within a large and varied higher-education system. Its main point of difference is that it is a medical university and an international branch campus, which makes it a more focused choice than many broader universities in the country.

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 & UCD Malaysia Campus

What is RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus?

It is a medical university in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, and an international branch campus of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and University College Dublin.

Where is the campus located?

It is located in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

What is the website?

https://www.rumc.edu.my/

How many universities are there in Malaysia?

Malaysia has 152 universities.

Overview

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and University College Dublin Malaysia Campus (RUMC) is a private medical university in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It was established in 1996 as Penang Medical College. It is also an international branch campus of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and University College Dublin.

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 Malaysia.

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

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