Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
(RCSI)
About
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is a not-for-profit medical professional and educational institution, which is also known as RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. It was established in 1784 as the national body for the surgical branch of medicine in Ireland, with a role in supervision of training, and as of 2021 provides a broad range of medical education in multiple cou...
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is a not-for-profit medical professional and educational institution, which is also known as RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. It was established in 1784 as the national body for the surgical branch of medicine in Ireland, with a role in supervision of training, and as of 2021 provides a broad range of medical education in multiple countries.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 251 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 13 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 2,839
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 23.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 68%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
- Staff
- 1,160
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | =161 | 65.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 260 | 65.6 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
THE
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =329 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =423 | 42.1 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsconstituent university of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland located in Bahrain
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland?
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =926.
When was Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland founded?
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland was founded in 1784.
What are the top subjects at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland?
Top subjects at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland include: Nursing, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Clinical & Health.
Where is Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland located?
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is located in Dublin, Ireland.