RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Quick Facts

  • Guaranteed place to study in Ireland for pre-clinical training
  • Founded by Ireland’s leading medical schools, RCSI and UCD
  • Accredited medical degree recognised both locally and internationally

About RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC), previously known as Penang Medical College (PMC), was first established in 1996. Established by two leading universities in Ireland – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and University College Dublin (UCD), it is Malaysia’s first accredited private medical institution.

RUMC is the only Irish branch campus in Asia with over 400 years of excellence in medical education and offers Pre-Medical Foundation, Foundation in Science and Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Obstetrics (MB BCh BAO) programmes.

Listed as an Irish medical university, RUMC graduates are conferred with a medical degree from the National University of Ireland (NUI) which is accredited by the Irish Medical Council (IMC) and the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). It is recognised by major international organisations such as the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) and the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), opening doors to practise medicine in countless countries across the globe including the USA, the UK, Ireland, and Canada, among others.

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC) Ranking & Reputation

RCSI and UCD are internationally recognised institutions and are highly renowned for their Irish medical education. UCD is ranked #126 in the world based on the QS World University Rankings 2025. RCSI is also ranked #251 - 300 while UCD is ranked #201 - 250 in the Times Higher World University Rankings 2024.


Why Study at RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

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Guaranteed Place in Ireland
As an RUMC student, you are guaranteed a place to study in Ireland where you will receive quality pre-clinical training at RCSI and UCD, both of which are leading research hubs with state-of-the-art facilities

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International Degree
Upon graduation, RUMC students will be conferred with an international medical degree from the National University of Ireland

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Quality Medical Education
Learn medicine from the top two leading medical schools in Ireland – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and University College Dublin (UCD)

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International Qualification
Recognised by major international organisations such as ECFMG, FAIMER and WDOMS, allowing you to practise medicine in various countries around the world

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Locally-priced Education
Reap the benefit of an international syllabus and recognition at a local price


Campus Location

The RUMC campus is located in the middle of the bustling city of Georgetown, Penang and can be easily accessed via car and buses. Within its vicinity are many amenities and facilities such as shopping malls, hypermarkets, and a wide range of eateries.


Courses Offered

RUMC is noted for its high quality medical programmes that are recognised both in and outside of Malaysia. Check out the list of programmes offered by RUMC here.

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Foundation in Science

Intake

Jul, Aug

Tuition Fees

RM30,000

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Obstetrics (MB BCh BAO)

Intake

Sep

Tuition Fees

RM620,000


Scholarships

RUMC offers a number of full scholarships for those interested in studying its Medicine programme. Here are some of RUMC scholarships.

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Foundation in Science Scholarships

Amount

50% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Full Scholarship - Medicine

Amount

100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Partial Scholarship - Medicine

Amount

20% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree