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The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is located on St Stephen’s Green, Dublin, in the heart of the city centre. The building dates back to 1810 and is steeped in history, charm and elegance.
Founded by Royal Charter in 1784, to set and support professional standards for surgical training and practice, RCSI has been shaping healthcare in Ireland for over 230 years.
Since 1810, when we established what is now the impressive facade of 123 St Stephen's Green, RCSI has played host to some of the most influential public figures in the nation's history. From innovators to dignitaries, pioneers to revolutionaries – all have walked our hallowed halls.
Learn more about RCSI's history here.
We are an independent, not-for-profit body and remain committed to institutional independence, service, academic freedom, diversity and humanitarian concern.
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is ranked first in the world for its contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3, Good Health and Well-being, in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2023.
We are leading the world to better health; a deep professional responsibility to enhance human health through endeavour, innovation and collaboration in education, research and service informs all that we do.
Our mission: To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health.
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All RCSI buildings are accessible. This includes ramps, accessible parking and lifts to basement and upper floors of all RCSI buildings.
RCSI is a breastfeeding-friendly campus, meaning that breastfeeding is welcome in any of the public areas. Breastfeeding facilities are available in a dedicated Parent’s Room in 123 St Stephen’s Green.
Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) was founded by Royal Charter on 11 February 1784, to set and support professional standards for surgical training and practice in Ireland. This noble surgical heritage continues to shape our approach to education, research and service. At its very essence, surgery is the most exacting of disciplines, demanding professionalism, precision, skill and expertise at the highest level.
Today we are an innovative, world leading international health sciences university with undergraduate and postgraduate schools and faculties across the health sciences spectrum. We are home to numerous healthcare institutes as well as leading research centres driving pioneering breakthroughs in human health. Located in the heart of Dublin, with three international campuses and a student community of over 100 nationalities, we have an international perspective on how we train tomorrow’s clinical professionals today.
A deep professional responsibility to enhance human health through endeavour, innovation and collaboration in education, research and service informs all that we do. We welcome students and researchers into programmes of academic excellence and a lifelong community of colleagues that is clinically led, nurturing and supportive to enable them to realise their potential to serve our global patient community.