Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland –
Medical University of Bahrain
Fee Policy
RCSI-MUB Fee Policy
March 2009
Amended: May 2010
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1. INTRODUCTION
RCSI Bahrain is a not for profit organization, overseen by a Board of Governors. All fee income
is used to fund the University resources and facilities.
Payment of tuition and other fees is the responsibility of the student. By registering for a course,
a student enters into a legally binding contract to pay all fees on time. Where a student has
his/her fees paid by a sponsoring body, it is the responsibility of the student to provide the
sponsor details to the Admissions department. It is also the responsibility of the student to
ensure his/her fees are paid by the sponsoring body.
2. FEE RATES
Details of the current rates of fees are available in the VLE.
While every effort is made by the University to keep fee increases to a minimum, an increase
must be applied to the fees each year to cover the inflation in the costs of operating the
University.
2.1 Fee Categories
The following fees are applied by the University:
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Course tuition fees
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Fee charged for late payment of course fees
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Fee charges for repeat sitting of examinations (first sitting of exam is included in course
fees)
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Fee for recheck and appeal of exam results (these fees are refunded if the exam mark is
adjusted upward as a result of the recheck or appeal)
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Fines for books not returned to the LRC
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Fee for replacement of student access card
2.2 Fees payable by new Students
The fees payable by students entering the University are set out in the offer letter issued to
them.
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A non refundable deposit of 25% is payable on acceptance of a place/conditional place at RCSI
Bahrain. A refund of the deposit (less an administration fee) will only be made where an
applicant fails to meet the academic conditions of their offer. The balance of fees must be paid
by the date specified in the offer letter (usually 31st August) and in any event before registration.
Students who are sponsored must present a valid sponsorship letter and details of the terms
and conditions of their sponsorship to the admissions office as soon as possible and in any case
prior to registration.
2.3 Fees payable by continuing students
All continuing students, whether sponsored or self funding, must register at the start of each
academic year.
At registration, sponsored students must provide confirmation of sponsorship from the
sponsoring body.
Self funding students must pay at least 50% of the fee prior to registration, and must have proof
of payment available at registration. The remaining fees are payable on or before 31st January.
Students who are not registered or who have not paid the second moiety of their fees by the
due date will not be permitted to attend classes or use the University facilities, and will not be
provided with transcripts of other certificates from the University.
3. FEE INVOICES
Invoices for tuition fees are generally issued during the month of July. If you have not received
an invoice by mid August, please contact the Student Fees Office at fees@rcsi-mub.com and
request a duplicate invoice. Misplacement or non-receipt of the original invoice will not be
considered a valid reason for failure to pay the fees by the due date.
4. FAMILY DISCOUNT
Where two or more members of a family (brothers or sisters) are enrolled in the University at the
same time a 10% discount is applied to the fees of the second and subsequent family member.
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5. TRANSFER OF FEES
Fees are not transferable between RCSI campuses or courses.
6. REFUND OF FEES
Fees are not refundable, except as set out in this fee policy.
7. CHANGE OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Where a student has difficulty complying with this fee policy due to a change in their financial
circumstances, they should discuss the matter with the Finance Department at the earliest
opportunity.
8. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment of fees can be made by cash, cheque or by bank transfer. Credit or debit cards are not
accepted by the University.
All payments must include details of the student name and number.
Fees can be paid in the following ways:
8.1 Payment at the Student Fees Office
Cash or Cheque can be paid to the Student Fees Officer at room 404 during office hours.
Note: When paying by cheque it is important to make the cheque payable to:
Royal College of Surgeons In Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain
8.2 Direct bank transfer
The University bank details are as follows:
Account name: RCSI – Medical University of Bahrain
Account Number: 0001-797799-002
Bank: Ahli United Bank
Swift: AUBBBHBM
It is important that the student instructs the bank to record the invoice number or student
number with the payment to enable the University to allocate the payment to the correct
account.
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Amended: May 2010
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