Information about Bond University, Australia

1. Parents and students are kindly advised to check the most up-to-date information on the official website: www.bond.edu.au/

2. Location: Gold Coast, Queensland – approximately 20 minutes from Gold Coast Airport and 1 hour by car from Brisbane.

3. Type of Institution: Private university

4. Rankings - Quality Assurance:

Ranked #591 globally (QS World University Rankings 2026)
Top 50 Young Universities worldwide (THE Young University Rankings 2023)

5. Total Student Population: Over 5,000 students

6. International Students: Approximately 50% of the total student population

7. Key Strengths:

The only not-for-profit private university in Australia, renowned for its personalised education approach;
Awarded an overall 5-star rating for teaching, facilities, employability, and internationalisation (QS 5 Stars 2023–2026);
Small class sizes (approximately 10–20 students per class), enhancing direct interaction with lecturers;
Flexible intakes: January, May, September;
Accelerated Bachelor’s degrees can be completed in as little as 2–2.5 years;
Modern “resort-style” campus located on the Gold Coast;
High graduate employment outcomes, particularly in Law, Business, Health, and Sport-related fields;
Strong industry connections, offering extensive internship opportunities and career mentoring;
Comprehensive student support services: academic, wellbeing, employability, and soft skills development.

8. Academic Programmes:

a. Levels of Study:
(See details: https://bond.edu.au/study)

English Language Programmes
Foundation Studies
Diploma
Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Doctoral (PhD) Programmes

b. Faculties / Academic Divisions:
(See details: https://bond.edu.au/our-university/our-faculties-and-academic-units)

Bond Business School
Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Society & Design
Transformation CoLab
Bond University College

c. Key Fields of Study:
(See details: https://bond.edu.au/study/program-finder)

Actuarial Science and Data Analytics
Architecture
Business, Commerce and Entrepreneurship
Communication, Film and Creative Media
Construction, Property and Planning
Health, Biomedical and Sport Sciences
International Relations, Politics and Arts
Law
Medicine
Project Management and Innovation
Psychology, Criminology and Social Sciences

9. Study Pathways for Vietnamese Students:

After Grade 11, students may choose:
- Foundation Studies + Bachelor’s (from Year 1);
- Foundation Studies + Diploma + Bachelor’s (from Year 2);
After Grade 12, students may choose:
- Diploma + Bachelor’s (from Year 2);
- Direct entry to Bachelor’s (from Year 1);
After completing a Bachelor’s degree: Progression to Master’s or PhD programmes;
After completing a Master’s degree: Progression to a PhD programme.

10. Entry Requirements:
(See details: https://bond.edu.au/entry-to-bond/entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements)

Bachelor’s Degree: Completion of High School, GPA ~7.0–8.5+, IELTS ≥ 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
Master’s Degree: Completion of Bachelor’s degree, IELTS ≥ 6.5–7.0
Medicine / Law: Higher requirements apply – please consult Duc Anh EduConnect for details

Note: Bond University College offers pathway programmes for students who do not meet direct entry requirements:

English Language Programmes
Foundation (9 months): Completion of Grade 11, GPA ≥ 6.0, IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0)
Diploma (8 months): Completion of Grade 12, GPA ≥ 6.0, IELTS ≥ 6.0 (no band below 5.5)

11. Intakes: January – May – September

12. Application Documents

General:

Highest qualification certificate
Academic transcripts for the most recent 2 years
English language certificate (if available)
Passport (photo & signature page), if available
Academic achievements / extracurricular activities (for scholarship consideration)

For Master’s programmes:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Two (02) letters of recommendation

For Research Master’s / PhD programmes:

Research proposal
Published academic papers (if any)

13. Tuition Fees: Approximately AUD 30,000 – 80,000 per year (depending on programme; Medicine is the most expensive)

14. Scholarships:
(Details: https://bond.edu.au/scholarships)

International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship: 50% tuition fee (excluding Medicine)
International Stand Out Scholarship: 25% tuition fee (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
Transformer Scholarship: 50% tuition fee (Bachelor’s including combined degrees – up to 320 credit points, excluding Medicine; and coursework Master’s, excluding research programmes)
Bond Business School Postgraduate Bursaries: AUD 5,000 for postgraduate students

15. Living Expenses: AUD 24,000 – 29,000 per year

16. Accommodation and Other Services:
(See details: https://bond.edu.au/accommodation)

Students may choose:

On-campus accommodation (Bond Accommodation)
Off-campus rental (shared house, apartment)
Homestay

17. Support from Duc Anh EduConnect:

A large number of students choose Duc Anh EduConnect for their study abroad applications, as we are official representatives of many institutions worldwide. We are committed to providing professional – transparent – dedicated – effective services, and have consistently been recognised as one of the most effective channels for securing high-value scholarships.

We provide direct support in:

Comprehensive student assessment to design suitable study pathways;
Identifying scholarship opportunities and preparing competitive applications;
Handling applications for admission, scholarships, and student visas;
Accompanying students throughout the entire journey: application, visa, accommodation, pre-departure briefing, and ongoing support (academic issues, health, personal matters, etc.);
Career guidance and migration consultation;

Our students: