The Complete Guide To Bond University

1. Introduction

1.1 Background

Bond-jour (EN: Hello) and welcome to Bond University. Founded in 1987 and later opened in 1989, it started with 322 students and is Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university. Located in Robina on Queensland’s Gold Coast, it offers a distinctive educational experience characterized by small class sizes, personalized learning, and an accelerated academic calendar

Over the years, both the University and Bondies flourished. Some of their recent bigger milestones are

• The new Bond Institution of Health & Sport
• Winning the AFL and Rugby premierships
• Winning medals at the Commonwealth Games

Total student population	5,700
% of international students	40% from over 90 different countries (2023)
Teaching faculty-to-student ratio	Approximately 1:6

1.2 Bond University Rankings 2025

According to the 2025 QS World University Rankings, Bonds University ranks #587 globally. Among all its courses that ranked on the  QS Subject Rankings:

QS Subject Category	Ranking For 2025
Economics and Econometrics	#551 – 700
Medicine	#601 – 650

2. Student Life & Living Cost

2.1 Bond University‘s Campuses

If you come to Gold Coast, you will live in a City of Innovation and Opportunity. Bond University is at the geographical heart of the City. Meaning, you are at the centre of natural attractions, 300 days of sunshine, music AND FOOOD 🤤🤤. Bondies recommend visiting

• Miami Marketta, Miami
• Burleigh Beach, Burleigh Heads
• Broadbeach
• Bond and Varsity Lakes

Back on campus, you connect with a tight-knit community. There are many places to get the Bond-ing Experience, including the Don’s Tavern and the Transformer Hub. You can share ideas, hype over your interests and collaborate! (*Writer’s note: Bond Experience refers to the campus life.)

P.S: The small community also unlocks close interactions with your mentors and peers. Check out our Students Activities section to see what you can do during your free time.

Gold Coast Campus

Key Highlights

• Established in 1989 as Australia’s first non-profit private university.

• It houses most of the courses and 5,000 students.

• During the University’s 30th anniversary, the Limitless sculpture was unveiled here.
  (All the names of the 1989 – 2019 graduates are inscribed on it.)

• Bonus:  There is a saltwater lake on campus!

How To Get Around?
🗺️ Gold Coast city’s geographical centre, Robina

• Travel by car, train or bus.

• The closest stations are the Robina and the Varsity Lakes Train stations.

• You can take the bus from both train stations to the University.

Brisbane Campus

Key Highlights

• Bond University’s secondary campus.

• It offers postgraduate and microcredential courses, including the Masters of Law and Building Information Modelling (BIM).

• The class sizes here are small, so you will get personalised guidance from your teachers.

How To Get Around?
🗺️At the heart of the CBD

• Travel by train or by bus.

• You can take a train to the Fortitude Valley Station and transfer to a bus.

• There is also a bus route from Brisbane City to Spring Hill.

Student Diversity: Did you know that 40% of Bondies are international students? In 2023, there are over  2,000 students from over 90 countries studying at Bond.

2.2 Learning Resources

How is Mission Exploration going? If you are still looking around, Bond University has many facilities worth visiting. Here are some of the places we discovered.

2.3 Recreational Facilities

Bondies loooove their sports. Hence, the University ensures that it caters to every sporting level. From beginners to the pros.

At the Sports Centre, you can find

• Beach volleyball courts
• A gym
• A rugby pitch
• An AFL field
• Tennis courts
• Swimming pools

2.4 Student Activities

Student Life At Bond University

There are plenty of opportunities for every Bondy to experience the campus life. You can join a sport or attend events! To start, simply dive into the University’s

• Networking and professional events
• Clubs and Societies
• Social Sports
• Sports and Fitness Classes (Gymnastics, Swimming, Group Fitness, etc)
• Social Competitions
• High-Performance Programmes
• Bond University Student Association (BUSA)

If you are an athlete looking to build your career, check out the Bond University Elite Sport Programme. It supports your studies and sporting career.

We also found an Australian-first entrepreneurship programme called Transformer! It is a free extracurricular activity for all students of any discipline to enhance their skills through

• Workshops
• Projects
• Global competitions

2.5 Student Services

Whether you want to stand out from the crowd or get through university, Bond University gives you plenty of attention. It has

• One-to-one services
• Career Guidance
• Student Advocacy Service
• Medical Clinic
• Accessibility and Disability Support
• Student Counselling
• Beyond Bond

2.6 Bond University Accommodation

Life at Bond is incomplete without a place to call Home. This Australian university has both on-campus and off-campus stays that are

• Safe and secure
• Welcomed by enriching activities
• Easily accessible 
• Well-connected to the university, nearby amenities, and public transport!

The best part? The on-campus options are just minutes away from campus aand the dining plan will keep you belly full.

For Gold Coast Campus Students

On-campus	Off-campus
Halls of Residence Cost: From AUD 3,600 – AUD 4,000/semester *The cost covers for a 1-person stay.	Nearby suburbs – Burwood, Box Hill South, Mount Waverley, Surrey Hills, Camberwell, Blackburn South, Burwood East

Cost of Living In Gold Coast

Living in Gold Coast will cost you AUD 350 – AUD 655 weekly (depending on your lifestyle). It includes rent, food/ groceries, utilities (gas and electricity), transportation, and telecommunication services (wifi and phone).

For future Bondies, remember to have at least AUD 24,505 ready and submit a financial record during your visa application.

3. Courses, Fees & Scholarships

3.1 Courses You Can Study At Bond University

Among the Bond University’s courses, theare are Foundation, Diploma, and Degree options. Find a study area that stands out to you and explore what you can study.

Fields Of Studies	Courses
Actuarial Science & Data Analytics	Actuarial Science, Business Data Analytics
Architecture	Architecture
Business, Commerce & Entrepreneurship	Sport Management, International Hotel & TourismManagement, Entrepreneurial Transformation, Accounting, Finance
Communication, Film & Creative Media	Creative Arts, Journalism, Creative Design, Film & TV, Communication
Construction, Property & Planning	Construction Management & Quantity Surveying, Property, Built Environment, Construction Practise
Health, Biomedical & Sport Sciences	Biomedical Science,  Exercise and Sports Performance, Health Sciences, Health Transformation
International Relations, Politics & Arts	Global Studies, Policy, Philosophy & Economics, Arts, International Relations
Law	Legal Transformation, Law, Business Law
Medicine	Bachelor of Medical Studies, Doctor of Medicine
Psychology, Criminology & Social Sciences	Psychological Science, Criminal Justice and Criminology, Professional Psychology, Social Science

3.2 Course Fees At Bond University

We have also saved you the hassle and compiled the full list of Bond University’s detailed course fees into one article below. Check it out and share it!

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3.3 Bond University Scholarships

These are some of the scholarships offered by Bond University to international students. Check out the full list here. (Coming Soon)

International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship	Value: 25% off your tuition fee. For students with outstanding academic results and must meet the entry requirements of your chosen course.
International Stand Out Scholarship	Value: 50% off your tuition fee.  Not for these programmes  – Bond Medical Program – Doctor of Physiotherapy – Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – Master of Psychology (Clinical)  – Master of Professional Psychology For new commencing students with outstanding academic results and must meet the entry requirements of your chosen course. *Ensure that your country is listed
MACC Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – MACC (Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration.)	Value: 50% off your tuition fee. For students with outstanding academic results and must achieve 6.5 in IELTS. *For new students who have not already commenced undergraduate studies at Bond University.

3.4 Popular Courses At Bond University

Health

What if you can decide on what goes into your degree? Now, you can!

Bond University tailors its courses to your interests. First, you choose your main course. 😏
Either Sports & Exercise Science, Nutrition or Biomedical Science. Next, pair it with electives on

• Business
• Law
• Technology
• Society & Design

“Wait, does that mean that I need to carry heavy textbooks to class?” No, you don’t.
Bond conducts its classes with innovative gadgets like the Mixed (AR & VR) Reality technology. What you need are a smartphone or tablet and a pair of goggles. You can pinch, swipe and immerse yourself in your studies. 

Like this.

With the small class size, you get personal guidance from your lecturers! So, if you have any questions, feel free to ask them in class.

Society and Culture

Speaking of aligning with personal interests, Bond’s Society and Culture courses do that too. They cover topics in Psychological Science, Social Science and Criminology. Furthermore, you can pair your core subjects with electives from other schools, including

• Health Sciences & Medicine
• Law
• Bond Business School

Here is a fun fact: The Humanities faculty was one of the first schools at Bond built in 1989. Since then, it developed various facilities for immersive and hands-on learning. For example, the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Lab has a domestic kitchen, bathroom and loungeroom to mimic a home. There, you can learn and develop clinical skills for a daily living environment. Really!

Management and Commerce

Aside from the Humanities faculty, Bond University also started with a Business faculty. Over the years, it has been expanding its expertise. Today, it covers many disciplines including 3 experiential subjects:

• Adventure Tourism
• Cyber and Fraud Threats In Organisations
• Surf Industry Studies

If you want to sharpen your knowledge, the Bond Business School has what you need under a single roof. At its Commercial Hub, you can join workshops and events to broaden your horizons. Meanwhile, the Bond FinTech Hub houses 40 Bloomberg Terminals with live and historical data available.

On top of that, the University received dual accreditations for its a well-rounded and quality teachings. Namely, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) and EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditations.That’s right, the golden recognitions for only the top business schools worldwide.

3.5 Partners

The University forms meaningful bonds with various industries to give you a shot at your dream career. For instance, its joint effort with ADCO has created 24 facilities and the ADCO Excellence Program. With Bronte Pictures, the duo have developed internships that allow filmmaking students to work on film sets!

Aside from the two above, here are other field leaders Bond University has worked with.

4. Entry Requirements & Intake Dates

4.1 Bond University’s Entry Requirements 2025

Minimum entry requirements for a Foundation:

• SPM – Min. D Grade in 4 subjects
• UEC – 60%

Minimum entry requirements for a Diploma:

• STPM (3 subjects) – 6.00 (CCC Grade)
• UEC – 8.0 (Average based on 5  best subjects)

Minimum entry requirements for a Degree:

• UEC – Average 6.0 in your best 5 subjects 
• STPM (3 subjects) – 6.33 (CCC Grade)
• A-levels – 5.0 (DDD Grade in 3 A-level subjects)
• IB Diploma – 24 points 
• SACE/WACE –  ATAR 65
• Taylor’s College Foundation –  50%
• Canadian Programme (OSSD) –  65%

Minimum English requirement (IELTS)

• Foundation: 5.5
• Diploma: 6.0
• Degree: 6.5

Some courses may require you to earn higher entry requirements and additional qualifications. 

4.2 Bond University Intake Periods For 2025

If you plan to apply, these are important periods to note.

• Foundation: January, May, September
• Diploma: January, May, September
• Degree: January, May, September

Please note that the intake periods may vary depending on the courses. For specific intake periods and dates, click here (Coming Soon!).

4.3 Admission Process To Australia

Studying in Australia can be tedious especially when applying to various universities before their application deadlines and ensuring proper documents are submitted to procure your student visa.

Here are some more helpful articles to help you navigate:

• Your Essential Study In Australia Guide For Malaysian Students
• Education Consultants And The 8 Steps To Study Abroad
• Top 10 Benefits Of Engaging A Higher Education Consultant

5. Student Testimonials & Notable Bondies

5.1 Student Testimonials

5.2 Notable Bondies

If you are into sports, catch these Bondies at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games!
(*Writer’s note: Only listed several top international results.)

Bree Masters: Bachelor of Communications (Business)

• Sport: Track and Field
• 2024 Paris Games Events: 100m, 4x100m relay events
• Best Achievements:
  • 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: 1🥉 
  • 2022 Oceania Athletics Championships: 1🥈
    

Elijah Winnington: Business

• Sport: Swimming
• 2024 Paris Games Events: Freestyle (400m, 800m) 1🥈, 1🥉
• Best Achievements:
  • 2024 World Championships:  2 🥈
  • 2023 World Championships:  1🥉 
  • 2022 World Championships: 1🥇, 1🥈
  • 2021 Tokyo Olympics: 1🥉 
  • 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games: 1🥇

Flynn Southam: Psychology Sciences

• Sport: Swimming
• 2024 Paris Games Events: Relays only 1🥈, 1🥉
• Best Achievements:
  • 2023 World Championships relay: 2🥇, 1🥉
  • 2023 World Junior Championships: 2🥇, 2 🥈, 1🥉
  • 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: 3🥇
  • 2022 World Short Course Championships:  1🥇, 3 🥈, 1🥉

Jean van der Westhuyzen: Business (Finance and Entrepreneurship major)

• Sport: Canoe – Sprint 
• 2024 Paris Games Events: Canoe Sprint
• Best Achievements:
  • 2021 Tokyo Olympics: 1🥇
  • 2022 ICF World Championships:  1🥉
  • 2019 ICF Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships:  1🥇, 1🥈

Jenna Strauch: Biomedical Sciences

• Sport: Swimming
• 2024 Paris Games Events: Breaststroke (100m, 200m) – 10th, 22nd
• Best Achievements:
  • 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: 1 🥈
  • 2022 World Championships:  2 🥈 
  • 2022 World Short Course Championships:  1🥇, 1 🥈

6. Conclusion

Tomorrow never dies at Bond University. It has 2 campuses with an active and supportive community. The small class size creates room for more personalised interactions. Moreover, many extracurricular activities enhance your student life, skills and CV.

On top of that, the University is among the thriving Gold Coast, where sunshine and entrepreneurship opportunities await. Good luck and Bond Voyage!

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