Rajshahi Medical College

The RMC campus is a self-contained medical hub equipped with modern facilities for both learning and research.

• Academic Buildings: Features 4 main galleries equipped with multimedia projectors, 9 specialized laboratories, and 2 dissection rooms.
• Kaisar Rahman Chowdhury Auditorium: A magnificent, air-conditioned 1000-seat auditorium built in 1995 for major seminars and cultural events.
• Forensic Medicine Complex: A newly built dedicated facility launched to enhance training in legal medicine and toxicology.
• Central Library: Houses approximately 19,500 books and subscribes to over 60 national and international medical journals.
• Research Cell: Provides a dedicated space and technical support for both undergraduate students and faculty researchers.
• Digital Integration: Features a Medical Education Unit with 24/7 internet browsing for scientific literature.

The Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) is the largest tertiary care provider in the northern region, offering extensive clinical exposure.

• Bed Capacity: A massive 1,200-bed hospital (often accommodating more) serving as the referral center for several districts.
• Specialized Clinical Units: Includes dedicated departments for Cardiology, Neuromedicine, Oncology, Dermatology, and Orthopedics.
• Nursing Institute: Located on the college premises, fostering an interprofessional healthcare environment.
• Patient Inflow: High patient volume ensures students see a vast array of clinical cases, from tropical diseases to complex surgical conditions.

Fees at RMC are split into subsidized SAARC seats and standard international seats.

Scholarship

• SAARC Scholarship: Fully funded seats (zero tuition) are available for international students from SAARC countries based on high GPA rankings.
• Merit-Based Awards: The college awards stipends (approx. $1,200/year) to students who top their professional board examinations.
• Research Grants: Available through the university's Research Cell for students pursuing clinical or community-based projects.

• The Vibe: Rajshahi is the "Silk City" of Bangladesh. It is clean, safe, and widely regarded as the best city for academic focus.
• Connectivity:
• Train: Well-connected to Dhaka via the "Silk City Express" and other intercity trains (approx. 5–6 hours).
• Air: Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH) offers daily flights to Dhaka.
• Safety: Rajshahi consistently ranks as one of the safest and least polluted cities in South Asia.

• Accommodation: Separate hostels for male and female students are located on campus:
• Male Hostels: Shahid Muktijuddha Kaji Nurunnobbi and Shahid Shah Mainul Ahsan Pinku hostels.
• Female Hostels: Polin, Falguni, and Ayesha Siddiqa (est. 2006).
• Vibe: Rajshahi is known as a quiet, safe, and "green" city, making the student environment much less stressful than in the capital.
• Dining: College canteens provide local and Indian-style meals. A dedicated student canteen was recently upgraded to include modern facilities.
• Transport: A dedicated college bus service operates on different routes across the city for students.

• MBBS Duration: 5 years of study followed by a 1-year compulsory internship in RMCH.
• Dental Unit: RMC also hosts a dedicated Dental Unit admitting 50 students annually for the BDS degree.
• FMGE Performance: RMC graduates historically show strong performance in the Medical Council of India (NMC) screening tests.
• Admission Timeline: International students should begin their certificate equivalence process with the DGHS in January.