Study abroad at Bond University

Learn more about studying at Bond University as an international student.

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Key facts

  • International students
    2315
  • Total programs
    59
  • University ranking
    #591

Study abroad at Bond University

Bond University is Australia's first private, not-for-profit university, opening in 1989 with a first cohort of 322 students. It is based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.

The university teaches across business and commerce, law, health sciences and medicine, and society and design. Its research is rated at or above world standard in fields including public health and health services, clinical sciences, and law and legal studies.

The Gold Coast campus covers 50 hectares and includes student accommodation, restaurants and cafes, sporting facilities and a library. Students also have access to counselling services, an on-campus medical clinic and academic skills support, and the student to teacher ratio is 11:1.

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Why study at Bond University

  • Teaching quality

    Bond has been named Australia's top university for teaching in the Australian Financial Review Best Universities Ranking. It recorded the highest score in the country.

  • Graduate outcomes

    Bond sits in the top two per cent of business schools worldwide, accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS. It produces more business leaders as a proportion of its alumni than any other Australian university.

  • Accelerated study

    A three-semester timetable lets students finish a degree sooner and enter the workforce up to a year ahead of their peers.

  • Campus facilities

    The Gold Coast campus spans 50 hectares with on-campus accommodation, restaurants, cafes and sporting amenities.

Location

Bond University

14 University Drive, Robina QLD 4226, Australia

Bond University teaches at Robina, Queensland and Brisbane, Queensland. Most programs are based at the Gold Coast campus in Robina, which stretches across landscaped gardens, sporting fields and a saltwater lake. Students move between study spaces, cafes and sporting facilities across the day.

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Scholarships at Bond University

  • International Stand Out Scholarship

    Official page

    A tuition remission scholarship for standout international students applying to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level at Bond University. Selection is based on academic merit.

  • International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship

    Official page

    A part-fee scholarship for international students applying for undergraduate study at Bond University. It is awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and is open to eligible international undergraduate applicants.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Bond University is a not-for-profit institution, and its tuition fees vary by program and by whether a student is domestic or international. Bond University sets out finance options for both domestic and international applicants and encourages applicants to check which cost guidance applies to their circumstances.

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What is the cost of living near Bond University?

Category Cost  (in Australian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,400Range: $1,900 to $3,200· Australia average
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$2,383
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$165
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$60
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$10
Monthly public transport pass$66Range: $2 to $130
Monthly grocery basket$607Range: $347 to $867
Books and study supplies (monthly)$63Range: $42 to $83
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $4 to $7· Australia average
Cinema or cultural event ticket$23Range: $18 to $28· Australia average
Gym membership$70Range: $50 to $100· Australia average

Visa requirements for Bond University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Bond University.

Life at Bond University

Bond University hosts students from more than 90 countries at its Gold Coast campus. International students join a community where the student to teacher ratio is 11:1, so teaching staff know students by name.

Practical support is coordinated by the university's international student services team. Counselling services, an on-campus medical clinic and the Student Assist team are available for help with enrolment, timetabling, scholarships and financial aid.

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Facilities

  • IT Support
    • Campus Wireless Connectivity
  • Praying Rooms
    • Language Center
  • Healthcare & Medical
    • Counselling & Mental Health Services
    • Campus Doctor
  • Transport
    • Campus parking
  • Food & Restaurants
    • Restaurants
    • Bars
    • Cafe’s
  • Tutoring Support
    • Academic Tutoring & Support
  • Fitness Centre
    • Swimming Pool
  • Sports Facilities
    • Sport facilities
  • Library
    • Computer labs

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