Bond University

Welcoming up to a maximum of just 5,000 students, Bond offers a personalised academic environment and an educational experience of the highest international standards. With the smallest class sizes anywhere in Australia, you will thrive in our smaller study groups and will have access to unparalleled academic and technological resources on the University’s world-class Gold Coast campus.

The high-level qualifications of Bond’s academics are matched by their industry practice, global experience and knowledge. With a 11:1 student-to-staff ratio**, our academics are able to perform a mentoring role in which they nurture each student’s abilities and aspirations.

*2018 Good Universities Guide: Australia’s Highest Rated University for Student Experience
**2016 Student to Teacher Ratio, Australian Department of Education. Note that ratio was adjusted for Bond’s three trimester per year teaching schedule.

Operating on a three-trimester-per-year schedule, Bond gives you the option to graduate earlier by completing a standard bachelors degree in just two years and a masters degree in only 12 months. Part of Bond’s unique approach is to help students develop a solid base of key leadership attributes to help them prepare for career success, regardless of which field of study they choose. We are committed to ensuring that our graduates are ready to hit the ground running through practical case study teaching and internships with our worldwide network of blue chip Australian and international industry partners and affiliates.

One of Bond’s key advantages is the career development and job search assistance available to every student. Employment Services specialist advisors are available to help with every aspect of the job search process, from identifying career goals and developing CVs through to helping you to prepare for that all-important job interview.

We offer a range of innovative and challenging diplomas, bachelors and masters degrees across the following study areas:

• Architecture and built environment
• Actuarial science
• Business and commerce
• Communications and creative media
• Health sciences
• Humanities and global studies l Law
• Occupational therapy
• Social sciences
• Sport and exercise science

At Bond, not only do we offer state-of-the-art facilities, but unprecedented access to them. This means that you can apply your profession as you learn it, in an environment more akin to the real world. Our facilities include the Macquarie Trading Room (access to real time market information and a simulation of the trading experience), full scale electronic law moot courts, film and TV studios, and the Balnaves Foundation Multimedia Learning Centre, which provides access to collaborative study spaces and the latest technology.

The Gold Coast is internationally famous for offering over 40 miles of uninterrupted golden surf beaches and world heritage listed national parks. Our students can enjoy the best of both worlds; all the conveniences, entertainment and excitement of city life, mixed with the leisure lifestyle of a famous beach resort destination.

With a student body that hails from over 80 different countries, Bond has a friendly, close-knit community of international and Australian students. Set around a beautiful lake, the extensive recreational and entertainment facilities on campus are where you’ll get to know fellow students.

Make the most of our sports facilities (an Olympic-size swimming pool, a weights room and gym, a multi-purpose sports hall, spinning studio, boxing circuit training room, beach volleyball courts, tennis courts, squash courts, golf and cricket practise nets, rugby and football fields) by joining one of the 30 different sporting clubs that operate on campus. Or you can meet like-minded friends by signing up for one of the 40 active social and cultural clubs which host events, outings, guest speakers and get-togethers throughout the year.

With a variety of accommodation options, there’s something at Bond University to suit everyone, whether you prefer to live on or off campus.

Living on campus adds a whole new dimension to your university experience as you socialise with fellow students from all over the world. Single and twin share campus accommodation is available, all of which is within easy walking distance of lecture theatres, restaurants and sporting facilities. Campus restaurants and cafés cater for all dietary requirements. There is also a variety of rental accommodation near to the University campus.

Bond offers high academic achievers from the UK tuition remission scholarships. The University’s UK Excellence Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and are a testament to Bond’s continuing commitment to identifying outstanding international students and encouraging them to join our student community.

Eligibility details

High achieving citizens of the UK who are currently residing in the UK are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have received a formal offer to study at Bond prior to applying.

Examples of high academic achievement include students who have, or who are predicted to achieve, strong A-Level or IB results. High achieving academic students who are not currently completing an Australian High School equivalent in the UK are also eligible to apply.

Application deadlines

Please contact Study Options for information regarding closing dates for scholarships. Specific deadlines apply for each of Bond’s three available study intakes in January, May and September.

Scholarship value

Recipients are awarded 25% tuition fee remission for their chosen programme. Scholarships are not available for some programmes; please see this page for full details.

Application process

Students must complete the Bond University application form and be assessed for an offer for their chosen degree programme BEFORE they can apply for this scholarship. The Bond application forms for undergraduate and postgraduate study are available to download here.

Alternatively, students can complete the form on the Bond University website nominating Study Options as their representative.

The UK Excellence Scholarship Application Form can be downloaded here. The form must be completed in full and returned to Study Options via email (admissions@studyoptions.com) by the relevant application closing date. Contact Study Options if you have any questions.