About RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)
RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC) is located in George Town, Penang (Malaysia). The institution offers the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of the Art of Obstetrics MB BCh BA programme in English with a stated duration of 5 Years. Its campus format is listed as Urban. The reported intake months are September.
- WDOMS Listed: Yes
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Non-Compliant (Split-campus model: 2.5 years pre-clinical in Dublin, Ireland + 2.5 years clinical in Penang. Does not meet the NMC FMGL 2021 mandate requiring the entire course and physical clinical training to be completed in a single foreign country)
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedYes
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusNon-Compliant (Split-campus model: 2.5 years pre-clinical in Dublin, Ireland + 2.5 years clinical in Penang. Does not meet the NMC FMGL 2021 mandate requiring the entire course and physical clinical training to be completed in a single foreign country)
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$33,600
Total Course Fees$168,000
Hostel Fees / Year$1,200 - $3,000
Living Cost / Month$500 - $700 (Penang phase) / $1,200 (Dublin phase)
Other Charges$4,000 (Includes NUI registration, EMGS visa, clinical immunisations, and resource fees)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (For Indian National Applicants)
Entrance Exam RequiredNo (Academic assessment and interview only)
Minimum Marks Required80% average in CBSE/CISCE (with 75% in Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Math) or ABB in A-Levels
Minimum Age Requirement17 Years (By Dec 31 of admission year)
Application DeadlineJune–July
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (For Indian National Applicants)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: No (Academic assessment and interview only)
- Minimum Marks Required: 80% average in CBSE/CISCE (with 75% in Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Math) or ABB in A-Levels
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years (By Dec 31 of admission year)
- Degree Offered: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of the Art of Obstetrics MB BCh BA
- Intake Month: September
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats-
Student–Faculty Ratio~1:6
Teaching Hospital AvailableYes
Hospital Bed Capacity2,000+ Beds
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (On campus in Penang)
- Teaching Hospital Available: Yes
- Affiliated Hospitals: 3
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 2,000+ Beds
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Post-graduation clinical residency/housemanship)
- Local Licensing Exam: Yes (For local Housemanship eligibility in Malaysia/Ireland)
- Internship Valid in India: No (As local internship is unavailable to international students)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo
International Student OfficeYes
FMGE Pass Rate-
Internship Valid in IndiaNo (As local internship is unavailable to international students)
Graduate Success Rate95%
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: No
- Indian Hostel: No
- International Student Office: Yes
- Language Training Provided: No (Entire course delivered in English)