About Bond University

Bond University Highlights 

• Bond ranked in top 20 of world's best small universities by the Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings 2017
• For the twelfth consecutive year, Bond University was awarded more 5-star ratings for the following education experience categories in the 2018 Good Universities Guide- Teaching Quality, Generic Skills, Graduate Satisfaction, Staff-student Ratios, Staff Qualifications
• University’s students are the most satisfied with their Student Experience as rated on Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) website
• Its unique beyond Bond program will expand the student’s horizons with internships, global volunteering programs, international competitions, industry conferences, study tours, community service and much, much more
• All students get free access to Bond’s wide range of sporting facilities including: World class gym, 50 meter heated Olympic swimming pool, Spa, Beach Volleyball courts, Group exercise rooms and classes and much more

College Info

Bond University is Australia's first private not-for-profit university and is located in Robina, Gold Coast, Queensland.Since its opening on 15 May 1989, Bond University has primarily been a teaching-focused higher education institution featuring a three-semester-per-year timetable, which allows students to complete an undergraduate degree in two years.

• The Bond University has been ranked no. 1 Australian university for student experience by the Good Universities Guide 2020 edition. The university is rated five stars this year for student’s overall experience for the 14th consecutive time.
• The Times Higher Education World University Rankings has ranked the university in the 401-500th group; 92nd rank in Good Health and Well-being category.

Bond University Financial Aid for International Students

• Bond University offers a range of UG and PG scholarships on the basis of merit. Scholarships are also awarded to students who excel in the area of sports, leadership, community, etc.
• For international students, a total of 37 scholarships are awarded. Indian Students can apply for 12 scholarships such as International Stand out scholarship, International undergraduate Excellence scholarship, etc.
• Scholarships and grants are also offered by other Australian institutions such as Australia Award, Destination Australia Program (DAP), and many more.

Scholarship	Eligibility	Application	Amount	Selection Criteria	Application deadline
International Stand out scholarships	UG and PG	Scholarship application form and submit to international@bond.edu.au after bond university application form	25 % Tuition fee reduction	Academic achievements - competitive merit basis	June 30, August 23, October 16
International Leadership Scholarships	For all programs, ATAR 84.00 for UG.		Total of AUD 10,000, given equally for first two semesters
International UG Excellence Scholarships	UG Applicants		50 % tuition fee remission
Bond Business School	PGapplicants in field of Actuarial Sciences, Business and Commerce and sports	Portal	AUD 4,200 (Paid in two installments)	Academic achievements + financial need + community contribution history	Two weeks in advance before semester starting

Bond University Alumni

• The university has a vast network of 28,000 alumni. It offers alumni scholarships, alumni discounts, mentor programs, and also organizes events and forms committees for its alumni.
• Some notable alumni are: -
  • Vijay Patil – President DY Patil University, Mumbai
  • Rohan Titus – Assistant Director, Department of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan
  • Fiona de Jong – Head of Australia’s Nation Brand

 

Bond University Highlights

Type	Private, not-for-profit
Campus Setting	Sub-Urban
Establishment year	1989
Courses offered	150+ (Bachelor, Master, Diploma, English Language)
Total students	4,000
Male to female ratio	47:53
Tuition fee	20,000 – 23,000 AUD
International student population	46%
Academic calendar	Semester Based

Bond University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The tuition fee per semester (In AUD) for international students is tabulated below:

Undergraduate Programs	20,000 – 22,000
B. Architecture	20,040
B. Arts	20,040
Bachelors of Business	21,040
Bachelor of Commerce	21,040
Graduate Programs	21,000 – 23,000
Master of Architecture	22,629
MBA	22, 793
Masters of Art	10,750
Master of Communication	17,453
Law Programs	22,840

On-campus accommodation cost PER SEMESTER (In AUD) is given below:

Single rooms – shared washroom	3,075
Single room – ensuite	3,900
Single room – premium ensuite	4,050
Shared twin rooms	2,475
Premium shared with common room	3,300
Flats	3,450
Dining plan cost: 2,000 – 2,500. Parking and internet are free on campus.

Off-Campus Costs (In AUD) for a student on a weekly basis are -

Rent and utilities (Shared)	170-270
Rent (Individual)	320+
Electricity, Gas and Water	20
Groceries	75
Phone and Internet	10-20
Parking and transport	10-20
Stationary	25-50
Total weekly cost	350-515
Total Annual cost	18,200 – 26,780

Bond University Application Process

Applicants can apply for the Bond University admissions by January 8, May 21 and September 10 for different enrollment sessions. The admission decision is relayed within 2 weeks after the deadlines.

• Application Portal: Apply to Bond; for Medical programs apply through QTAC in January.
• Application fee: NO FEE
• Supporting Documents and Eligibility:
  • Application form
  • Certified copy of certificates from high school/college/university
  • CV/Resume
  • Official translation of transcripts if not in English
  • Employment experience statement (if applicable)
  • Copy of passport
  • Additional course-specific requirements
  • Letter from principal certifying medium of instruction was English OR
  • English language proficiency scores:

Test type	Minimum score
CBSE English subject (for undergraduate applicants only)	B2 or 60%
IELTS overall	6.5-7.0
TOEFL iBT	79 - 98
C1 Advanced	176-185
PTE Academic	58-65