Bond University

Bond University is Australia's leading private, independent and not-for-profit university and has developed an impressive international reputation.

As a not-for-profit institution, one hundred per cent of student fees are reinvested into resources and facilities, and the university delivers a learning environment where ambition can thrive.

Bond University is located in Queensland, on Australia's famous Gold Coast, and students experience a large and rapidly developing coastal city with a warm year-round climate.

An average of 300 sunshine days per year and temperatures between 15-25 degrees, combined with over 50km of beautiful coastline and natural landscape within 20 minutes from campus makes for an unforgettable student experience.

The university community is comprised of slightly under 5,000 students with a large international population representing over 90 countries worldwide. Bond offers more than 180 program options, delivered by highly qualified and experienced teaching staff with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Australia at 11:1.

Bond has been recognised for the quality of its curriculum and student experience, with five-star QS ratings in 2023-2026, for teaching, internationalisation, facilities, inclusiveness, employability and academic development.

Bond works hard to prepare its graduates to reach their ambitions and has an excellent career development service. Since the Gold Coast is classified as a regional city for migratory purposes, Bond University graduates are eligible for an extended three-year post-study work visa. This enables them to spend an additional year in Australia and start their career with confidence.

Bond was named Australia's top university for teaching in the Australian Financial Review Best Universities Ranking in 2024. Bond's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is among Australia's lowest, and its lecturers always have their doors open for students. This ensures students get more personalised, hands-on support for their studies.

Its annual teaching calendar comprises three semesters per year in January, May and September, unlike the usual two, allowing students to complete their degrees in less time than at other universities.

Bond ensures its students involve themselves in the application of the theory they learn, as it strongly believes that students cannot learn all that they need from a textbook alone.

The university teaching faculty are highly qualified experts, with plenty of experience in the professional field. Their work includes consultancy to major international organisations and governments, as well as world-leading research and innovation.

Students benefit from opportunities to use real-life case studies and learn from a yearly programme of guest lecturers, mentors and industry leaders.

Law students attend mooting competitions in Beijing, Hong Kong, Canada and Queensland's Supreme Court. The university encourages practical learning opportunities, and many courses include internships, study tours, field trips, global competitions and clinical placements.

Bond University offers a range of study options across its four teaching faculties.

Bond Business School

Ranked amongst the top business schools worldwide, Bond Business School is home to world-class academics with real world experience in the areas of actuarial science, data analytics, business, commerce, and entrepreneurship. It's amongst just seven percent of business programs in the world to have received Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation and one of less than 2 per cent to hold the European Foundation for Management Development's (EFMD) European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation.

Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine

Bond's Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine is recognised for its education and research excellence in the health, biomedical, sports and medical sciences. It offers students extensive placement opportunities and access to the latest technologies and industry equipment to ensure that every student is empowered to achieve their ambition.

Faculty of Law

For almost two decades, the Bond University Faculty of Law has ranked #1 in Australia for overall quality of student experience. Recognised both nationally and internationally as one of the country's best law schools, it innovates and challenge the norm to produce better lawyers and provide students the opportunity to learn from some of the most esteemed teachers and scholars in the field.

Faculty of Society & Design

The university's most diverse faculty, the Faculty of Society & Design encapsulates a wide range of study areas including architecture, communication, film, construction, international relations, politics, project management, and psychology. The faculty's strong focus on practical experience is exemplified through international internship opportunities, industry partnerships, and award-winning academic teaching staff who empower students to reach their goals.

Pathway options

Students who don't meet the entry requirement for their chosen undergraduate program can study a foundation program or a higher education diploma as a pathway to university study.

Undergraduate programs

Students who meet academic entry requirements at high school level and have an accepted level of English language proficiency will be eligible for admission into one of Bond's many undergraduate programs.

Postgraduate programs

Entry requirements for one of Bond's postgraduate degree programmes typically requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or demonstrable career experience in a relevant field.

Higher degrees by research (HDR)

Enrolment to HDR programs requires either a bachelor's degree with class I or class II Honours, a postgraduate qualification including a significant research component, or major practical research experience at an equivalent level to a bachelor's degree with class I or class II Honours.

English language entry requirements

English language entry requirements vary depending on the program. Students can visit the website to view specific English language entry requirements.

From its film and television production facilities to the Bond FinTech Hub, Bond University students learn using the latest technologies and tools.

Bond's personalised, small classes ensure that all students get the opportunity to use and benefit from them.

Some of the university's facilities include:

• Paperless e-courtrooms
• High altitude exercise and sport training rooms
• Digital fabrication labs
• Clinical skills rooms
• State-of-the-art teaching facilities
• Library services with study areas, computers and group study rooms
• The Balnaves Foundation Multimedia Learning Centre, an advanced multimedia learning space for students
• Computer labs that are open for access 24/7
• Esports hub
• State-of-the-art sports centre and aquatic centre
• Transformer collaborative learning space
• Robots, 3D printers, simulators and much more

Bond University Scholarships & Bursaries

Bond University offers high academic achievers applying to study at an undergraduate or postgraduate level, with tuition remission scholarships and cash bursaries. Scholarships and bursaries are designed to reward and recognise students who have excelled in the areas of academia, leadership and community endeavours, and are a testament to Bond University's commitment to quality and outstanding international students.

The university's main scholarship for international students is the International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship.

Bond International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships offer a 50 percent tuition fee discount to high academic achievers, reflecting the university's commitment to outstanding international students. Students on a single or approved combined undergraduate degree (excluding the Bond Medical Program), who are commencing their studies in January, May or September are eligible.

"My experience at Bond has been amazing. Being able to finish my combined degree up to a year ahead of the rest and the high-quality teaching and learning environments drove me to come to Bond. The small classes here have allowed me to engage more with other students and have better relationships with my lecturers. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful which helped me to adjust into a whole new environment very quickly." ~ Charmaine Chong Bachelor of International Relations/Bachelor of Laws Malaysia International Scholarship Recipient

Global alumni

Bond graduates become members of a worldwide alumni network of more than 33,000 graduates in over 130 countries. Bond alumni offer students exclusive work experience opportunities and share their career experience as lecturers or regular guest speakers.

They can also partner with students individually through its Alumni Mentor Program.

Career development

Bond University ensures its graduates gain key skills and knowledge required to be employed successfully upon graduation through various services. Its career development centre helps arrange employer placements, relevant internships, and industry projects from day one of student life.

Embedded into every undergraduate degree is the university's ‘Core Curriculum and Beyond Bond' program. Beyond Bond helps all undergraduate students to participate in workshops and events, sign up for volunteering, source internships and professional networking opportunities and even enter global competitions, with options to travel abroad.

Beyond Bond starts from semester one, demonstrating the university's commitment to enhancing the employability of its students and pushing them to achieve personal and professional success.

Bond has international exchange agreements with over 80 leading universities across the globe. Students can choose to expand their global horizons and increase their employability through these opportunities, while gaining credit towards their Bond degree.