Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), now styled as RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, is a private, not-for-profit health sciences university located in Dublin. Founded in 1784, it is one of Ireland's oldest medical institutions and has evolved from a professional surgical training body into a comprehensive university focused on medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, nursing, and other health professions. In 2019 it was designated as a university under Irish legislation, becoming the country's first private university. RCSI is internationally recognized for its medical education, research, and healthcare innovation, with a strong emphasis on global health, surgical sciences, and biomedical research. Its main campus sits in the heart of Dublin city centre, adjacent to St Stephen's Green, and it attracts a highly diverse student body from around the world. The institution maintains close ties with hospitals and clinical partners across Ireland and internationally, supporting extensive clinical training and research collaboration.