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 2025.
Why Study at RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)
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
International Degree
Upon graduation, RUMC students will be conferred with an international medical degree from the National University of Ireland
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)
International Qualification
Recognised by major international organisations such as ECFMG, FAIMER and WDOMS, allowing you to practise medicine in various countries around the world
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.
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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
Intake
Jul, Aug
Tuition Fees
RM30,000
Get RM500 Application Fee Waiver + RM300 Rebate when you enrol through EduAdvisor! T&C apply.
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
Get RM500 Application Fee Waiver + RM300 Rebate when you enrol through EduAdvisor! T&C apply.
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