Bond University
Bond University is a privately owned, non-profit institution, founded in 1989 to provide world-class education. Since it’s inception, university has consistently upheld obligation of transformative education and academic orientated approach.
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** Fees mentioned here are approximate and are per year, Unless specified otherwise
Reasons to choose the Bond University
University is an ideal destination for international students, because of its student-centric approach, comprehensive industrial tie-ups and fast-track degree programs. The optimum class strength allows individualistic attention, university has retained no.1 position in the region for 16 consecutive years.
The campus of Gold Coast is spacious with advanced facilities and breathtaking architecture, including beautiful natural surroundings. The accelerated programs offered by the university is helpful, time effective and allows students to get employment sooner, if compared with traditional academic system.
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Academic Brilliance – university has specialization in four disciplines, Business, Law, Health Sciences & Medicine, Design. It offers industry relevant curriculum programs with micro-credentials that prepares students to overcome the professional challenges. University ranks at premier position in terms of teaching quality that engage students with classroom knowledge and real-time experience, placements and internships provides the required exposure that elevates the employment prospects of the students.
Employability & Alumni Success – university with strong emphasis on employability aspect, fosters excellent academic impartation and career-oriented services, subsequently resulting in high employability rate. It has ranked first in graduate satisfaction for three consecutive years, producing world-class graduates that has knowledge, skills and proficiency to conquer the job market.
Campus Infrastructure – one of the two campuses, Gold Coast campus is an ideal example of modern-day campus infrastructure, build on 50 hectares, features modernized sandstone building, adjacent to saltwater lake. It was designed by renowned architect Arata Isozaki, offering all modernized facilities to students. At the center of the campus, a vast sculpture is designated, where graduates have their names inscribed, reflecting the importance of the alumni at the university.
Students Demographic & Rankings – university is home to 5000 overseas students, offering a multicultural atmosphere at the campuses, its optimized classrooms with ratio of 11:1 ensures individualistic attention to each and every student, creating a conducive learning environment. University has consolidated its reputation in national and international rankings, with unmatched rankings in teaching standards, students experience and graduate employability, it continues to outshine its competitors in the field of tertiary education.
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Scholarships offered by the Bond University
International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – international students commencing undergraduate program at the university are eligible for this scholarship. 50% tuition fee waiver for students with academic achievement of ATAT 98.00 or IB score of 38 or above, single or combined programs, and should suffice entry requirements. This scholarship is open throughout the year.
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International Stand Out Scholarship – open to all international students pursuing undergraduate single or combined programs and postgraduate programs with specific academic merits, a 25% fee waiver is awarded under this scholarship to new commencing undergraduate programs students with 95.00 ATAR or IB diploma score of 35 or above and postgraduate students with specified academic merits alongside other academic requirements. This scholarship is open throughout the year.
Transformer Scholarship – this scholarship is awarded to international students who demonstrates leadership qualities, active community engagements and extracurricular activities. A 50% tuition fee waiver is awarded under this scholarship for international students from single undergraduate program and postgraduate program, including university’s medical stream programs. Applications will start from 1st of May 2024 and ends on 29th August 2024. Additionally students must also participate actively in transformer program.
Bond Business School Postgraduate Bursaries – university offers a generous scholarship assistance of $4200, to be paid equally in two installments. For eligibility, international students must demonstrate their contribution to the community, it is available to only selected master’s programs of the school. Students can apply for this scholarship throughout the year, other scholarships cannot be combined with this scholarship.
The Abedian Foundation Master of Architecture Awards – university offers full tuition fee waiver for students from the program of Masters in Architecture, in order to be eligible, students must demonstrate financial necessity with exceptional academic performance at the undergraduate level. In addition, students must also submit all documents for financial need and a strong digital portfolio. The application starts on 22nd of October and ends on November 15th 2024.
Placements & Internships offered by the Bond University
Industry Experience Program – a cornerstone initiative by the university, students are provided with an opportunity to work with employers, thus connecting their classroom knowledge at the work place. It gives them a brief glance of future endeavors and simultaneously helps to build a strong professional network. The following are the features of the program
- Students are offered career based placements that compliment their academic course structure as well.
- Students have flexibility during placement schedule, generally working only for a day in a week, thereby creating a balance between placement commitment and academic.
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- During the placement, students get valuable supervision of the industry experts, with vast experience of the concerned industry.
Application for IEP Program
- Students need to apply for IEP Program through a dedicated platform BondScout, they must submit CV and all relevant transcript
- Business development expert will schedule an interview with shortlist students facilitated by assessment center
- Finally, the team of employment will coordinate with perspective employers to assign placements to students according to interest and career pathway
About BandScout
- It is a platform created by the university, where placements, internships, volunteering and other opportunities are routed, students can directly browse various opportunities and apply for jobs that matches their potential
Employers Engagements
- University’s dedicated team of career services directly collaborates with all potential employers, allowing employers to asses students talent pool, creating different specific placements that benefits employer and the students.
The following initiatives and development programs carried out by the university ensures students grasp all important experience at the work place.
Student Services & Facilities offered by the Bond University
Career Development Center – an assigned team at career development center works tirelessly to ensure that students get the best career opportunities. It offers unique programs and initiatives that help students to excel in future engagements. The following are the services provided by the team
- Career Guidance – offers guidance to choose career path and set goals for future
- Job Applications – students are guided in applying to different jobs through professional applications
- CV Services – team advise students in creation of CV with relevant enhancements
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- Interview Practice – mock interview session and techniques are offered to students
- Workshops – regularly organize workshops that provide the insights and tips to succeed in job interviews
- Support to Alumni – former graduates of the university are offered help by the team, whenever required
Academic Skill Center – the designated team provides free guidance to students related to academic skills. It offers individualistic and personalized guidance to all students. The support offered by the team
- Helping in executing academic ideas
- Improving hand writing
- Techniques for professional learning
- Assistance in references
- Improving skills of Mathematics
Students Well-Being Advisors – the advisors at the university support and guide students with relevant tools that help students to overcome the hindrances and excelling academically and personally. The services offered are
- Offers resources for robust personal growth
- Mental and emotional support to students
- External support offered to students whenever needed
Accessibility & Inclusion – university believes and executed the concept of Inclusivity and equal access to education. All students with or without disabilities and medical conditions are provided with all academic facilities. Some students are also offered extra services.
Nyombil Center – a dedicated center at the campuses, where students get easier transition to life at university and subsequently to workforce, the center offers full support and programs, ensuring students thrive to their full potential
On-Campus Medical Service – university offers medical services to students at the campus, the services includes, medical consultation with appropriate health cover to local and overseas students. The membership is mandatory to avail this facility, AU$ 70 is charged as consultation fee.
International Students Life at the Bond University
Campus Life
- university is a good place for learning, the Gold Coast campus with breathtaking location and infrastructure hosts overseas students from 90 countries, providing a multicultural atmosphere at the campus, apart from academic pursuit, there are numerous non-academic activities for each and every student
- All modernized facilities are provided to students such as advanced labs, leisure areas etc. for an enriching experience to students, all facilities are designed to create a robust learning center.
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- University prioritizes the overall well-being of the students, health and wellbeing services are offered to students at campus, round the clock security service ensures students feel safe during their stay at campus
Social Life
- University encourage and support recreational activities at the campus, it offers various clubs and societies of different themes and interests, students have the option to choose from diverse range of societies as per their interests and hobbies
- Modern and sufficient sporting facilities are also provided at the campus, it has an Olympic size swimming pool, students can participate in casual and competitive sports events. It also support and encourage professional athletes through providing latest equipment and monetary help
International Students Support
- University extend its helping hand to overseas students with extra support services, international students are provided programs that help them to easily adapt to the campus, academic skills enhancements and various other campus services.
- The students union also called as BUSA, actively works to ensure students get enriched campus experience, they organize different events, voice the concerns of students and conducting social engagements
- Nyombil Center is a dedicated center at the campuses, where students get easier transition to life at university and subsequently to workforce, the center offers full support and programs, ensuring students thrive to their full potential
Gold Coast Exploration
- Gold Coast is a lively and vibrant part of Australia, with conducive warm weather, it offers various recreational and exploring activities. It has some of the beautiful beaches in the world, cultural traits, outdoor adventures, students can have it all. Beach surfing, exploring parks and museums, visiting great barrier reef are top in the list of activities.
Accommodation
University provides both on-campus and off-campus accommodation to students as per their choice and budget, it also help international students to find outside residence, and help them with all document formalities needed for rental agreements.
Entry Requirements for the Bond University
For Undergraduate Courses
- Completion of Secondary School identical qualifications with Australian year 12 and required ATAR or other qualifications
- Overseas students must demonstrate the subject performance for the program they are willing to enroll
For Postgraduate Courses
- A bachelor’s degree is mandatory from recognized university
- Few courses at master’s level requires work experience or extra percentage of marks in subjects
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English Language Proficiency
- IELTS – 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each component
- TOEFL iBT – minimum 79 and at least 21 in writing
- PTE Academic – 58 overall and 50 in each section
- Cambridge English Advanced – 179 minimum and 169 in all components
- Cambridge English Proficiency – 179 minimum and 169 in all components
Rankings & Accreditations of the Bond University
- Good Universities Guide Ranking –
- University was first position for 16 consecutive years in Students Satisfaction. It also bestowed with five star rating in the following categories
- Learner Experience
- Students-Teacher ratio
- Skill development
- Overall experience
- Teaching quality
- Student support
Times Higher Education Rankings
- In world ranking, university stood in the range of 401-500 in different segments
- In Young University Rankings, it was placed within top 50 universities who are less than 50 years old
- In Impact Rankings, stood within top 100 universities in health and wellbeing segments
QS Stars Rating
- In the assessment years from 2024-26, university received five star rating in the following categories
- Academic Development
- Teaching
- Employability
- Inclusivity
- Facilities
- Internationalization
Research Excellence
- The following are the research ranking of the university
- Well Above world standards – health and public health
- Above World Standards – clinical sciences
- World Standards – Law, Business, Sports Science, Human Movement, Nutrition & Dietetics
- University stood first in the region for Learner’s Engagements, as 80.8% of graduates giving positive rating for experience, as per Australia’s Department of Education Student’s Survey.
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