Founded in 1784, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dublin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), County Dublin. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is a very small coeducational Irish higher education institution. Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 238 years old Irish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RCSI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.