Bachelor's
approx. 50% tuition
Bond University
Gold Coast, Australia
"Australia's first private not-for-profit university, on the Gold Coast"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#591 (QS)
PSW VISA
2-3 years (subclass 485)
About Bond University
Bond University was established in 1987 as Australia's first private, not-for-profit university and opened its Robina campus on the Gold Coast in 1989. It runs an accelerated three-semester year (January, May, September), so most bachelor's degrees take two years. Bond has four faculties: Bond Business School, Law, Health Sciences and Medicine, and Society and Design. It is known for small classes, law, business, medicine and architecture, and holds QS five-star ratings for teaching and employability.
Rankings & Recognition
#591
Ranked #=591 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#=518 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Private not-for-profit university
QS Five Star rated
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Bond University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
1987 (opened 1989)
Established
3,616
Total Students
1,152
International Students
approx. 10
Students per Staff
3 per year (accelerated)
Semesters
Popular Programs
Law
Business
Medicine
Architecture
International Relations
Psychology
Application Details
Application Route
Online via Bond (year-round)
Application Fee
No fee
Jan 2027 Deadline
25 January 2027
CBSE / ICSE (UG)
approx. 62-71%
IELTS
approx. 6.5 (some 7.0)
Bachelor's Length
2 years (accelerated)
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS Academic (most courses)
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approx. 6.5 |
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IELTS Academic (some courses)
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approx. 7.0 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
82%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (subclass 500)
Post-Study Work
2-3 years (subclass 485)
Green Card Pathway
Skilled migration (points test)
Financials
Application Fee
No application fee
Avg Scholarship
25-50% tuition
Career Outcomes
12%
Placement Ratio
2-3 years (subclass 485)
Post-Study Work
24 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculties — 4
Students per Staff — approx. 10
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Bond's single campus is at 14 University Drive, Robina, on the Gold Coast, with on-campus halls of residence.
Campus Details
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Gold Coast campus
4
faculties
small
classes
Campus Forecast
Robina (Gold Coast)
50-hectare campus
Lake Orr
On-campus accommodation
On-campus cafes and restaurants
Sporting facilities
Small classes
Near Robina train station
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Halls of residence: approx. AUD 3
975 per semester (single)
Dining
Campus cafes and nearby city food outlets
Health & Wellness
OSHC required; counselling and wellbeing support
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Orientation events
Industry networking
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
3,616
International Students
1,152
Undergraduate
57.6%
Postgraduate
42.4%
Cost Deep-Dive
Bachelor of Business (2 years)
AUD 150,240 total
Medical Program
approx. AUD 33,610 / semester
Foundation Program (9 months)
AUD 33,680 total
Study Abroad (1 semester)
AUD 14,460
Living cost (visa evidence)
AUD 29,710 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Intakes are January, May and September. January 2027 applications close 25 January 2027; the September 2026 intake closed 21 September 2026.
Scholarships at Bond University
5 scholarships available
All Levels
UG / PG approx. 25% tuition
International Stand Out Scholarship
All Levels
UG / PG approx. 50% tuition
Bond Transformer Scholarship
Bachelor's
approx. 25% tuition
Bond Leadership Scholarship
Master's
approx. AUD 5,000 bursary
Bond Business School Postgraduate Bursary
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
CBSE / ICSE: approx. 62-71%; State boards: approx. 64-76% (by program). Law needs rank 85. IELTS approx. 6.5.
Postgraduate
Recognised bachelor's in any field (some need related study or work). IELTS approx. 6.5; law and health 7.0.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (most courses)
IELTS Academic (some courses)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Completion certificates
English test results (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL)
Genuine Student statement
CV / resume (postgraduate)
Financial evidence
OSHC health cover (after offer)
Application Process
1
Choose course
Check the course entry and English requirements on bond.edu.au.
2
Apply
Apply online or through an authorised agent and pay the application (no fee listed).
3
Letter of Offer
Receive a conditional or full Letter of Offer.
4
Accept & get CoE
Sign the offer, pay the deposit and OSHC, then receive your CoE.
5
Student visa
Apply online for a subclass 500 visa with your CoE and Genuine Student answers.
6
Arrive & enrol
Attend orientation and complete enrolment on campus.
Campus & Location
Bond's single campus is at 14 University Drive, Robina, on the Gold Coast, with on-campus halls of residence.
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