Bond University is a not-for-profit, private university located in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Established in 1989, it is known for its focus on a student-centered, hands-on learning experience, and its integration of industry partnerships. The university offers a variety of programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
| Nickname | Bull Sharks |
| Motto / Slogan | Forever learning |
| Colour | Blue and Gold |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Location | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
| Address | 14 University Drive (off Cottesloe Drive) Robina QLD 4226, Australia |
Bond University's mission is to be a leading independent university, known for its innovative spirit and commitment to influencing and inspiring tomorrow's professionals, while providing a personalized and transformative student experience.
Bond University's vision is to be recognized internationally as a leading independent university, known for innovation, influence, and inspiring tomorrow's professionals.
Bond University aims to be a leading independent, private university known for innovation, influence, and inspiration. Its core objectives include fostering a learning community, expanding reach, and advancing its unique identity.
At Bond, we are dedicated to fostering exceptional graduate outcomes. This commitment has been reflected in national rankings like the Employer Satisfaction Survey, where we were ranked #1 in Australia in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Bond’s research portfolio reflects the University’s focus on ingenuity and entrepreneurship, and offers meaningful contributions across disciplines, from healthcare innovations to big data and beyond. Our community of researchers represents a cross-section of accomplished professionals in their chosen field, attracted to Bond by the focused support and resources available to our research academics and students.
From day one, Bond students gain membership to a network of more than 30,000 alumni located in more than 120 countries, providing unmatched networking opportunities.
Our student support services provide guidance for your academic success, personal wellbeing, and future career. From study skills and counseling to accessibility assistance, financial advice, and help for international students, you’ll find resources to make your university experience positive and rewarding.
As a Bondy, you receive lifetime access to career support through the Career Development Centre. From assistance with resume writing to interview preparation, career planning, networking and more, our career development specialists are trained professionals dedicated to finding you opportunities to grow your employability and career.
Entry requirements for Bond programs vary, depending on the program. Check the course page for specific requirements.
International Students:
To gain admission into Bond University, international students must meet the academic entry requirements for their chosen program, satisfy our English language requirements through an approved test or pathway, and ensure they have a valid visa to study in Australia.
Entry requirements for Bond programs vary, depending on the program and course. Check the course page for specific requirements.
International Students:
To gain admission into Bond University, international students must meet the academic entry requirements for their chosen program, satisfy our English language requirements through an approved test or pathway, and ensure they have a valid visa to study in Australia.
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Phone : +61 7 5595 1024
Research Center: Bond University is home to a range of research centres and institutes that are recognised for their findings across a number of disciplines, including evidence-based healthcare, data analytics, construction management, legal professional education, tactical response and biomedicine. Collectively, these disciplines contribute to Bond’s vibrant research culture and the University’s overall function as an institution for learning, discovery, scholarship and invention.
Library: The John & Alison Kearney Library (Main Library) provides customer-focused, quality, innovative services, information resources and a selection of active learning zones to suit groups and individual silent study needs.
Accommodation: Bond University Student Housing caters for both domestic and international students. You may be far from home but you will never feel alone, surrounded by fellow students who are also getting used to life away from their families. Bond offers a variety of accommodation options for living on campus from single and share rooms to flats. Rates include electricity, water, laundry facilities, wireless internet and weekly cleaning. Find the options, descriptions and rates below. We offer a range of housing options on campus which includes a compulsory dining plan. This makes it easy to live and study on the Gold Coast. You have the choice of private or shared rooms, sharing all the fun of student housing life with your fellow roommates.
Dining Option: For those students residing on campus, a dining plan is compulsory. This flexible scheme allows you to use your Student ID card as a dining card in our Bond food and dining outlets at any time of the day that suits you. You can grab something light and easy when you are busy and something substantial when you have more time. You can even pick up essentials at the Bond Express convenience store. The only thing you can’t purchase with your dining credits is alcohol.
As President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Brailsford is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management and operation of the University and for implementing University strategies, policies and procedures.
Prior to joining Bond, Professor Brailsford worked at several major universities... read more
Professor Dunstan has worked at Bond since 2009, and in the role of Provost, she lea... read more
Professor Dunstan is also the Chair of the Board of Advice for the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation, the Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal, and the Indigenous Advisory Group for CPA Australia. Professor Keitha Dunstan is a proud descendant of the Mandandanji people of South West Queensland.
A leader in international education, Professor Gauld has guided institutions through AACSB and EQUIS accreditations and has an impressive range of interdisciplinary initiatives and achievements, spanning both business and health disciplines. He is an accomplished researcher with over 250 publications. Professor Gauld is former President of the Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools and was a Trustee for Start-Up Dunedin and an elected Director of Business South
Professor James is also the Co-Director of the Bond University Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLE), Co-Chair of the Council of Australian Law Deans, President of the Australasian Animal Law Teachers Association (AALTRA), Immediate Past Chair of the Australasian Law Academics Association (ALAA) and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law.
She has more than 20 years’ experience in higher education, holding senior leadership positions in international education at a number of institutions. Cheryl is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a board member of Study Gold Coast
As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, the vision was for Bond to offer an exclusive educational experience of the highest international standards, where students from around the world would be mentored in small class groups by renowned academics and high-profile industry leaders.
When those foundation students graduated as the Class of 1989, they were quickly recruited by Australia’s most successful corporations and their subsequent achievements in the workplace firmly established Bond’s reputation for ex... read more
During the past 30 years, Bond University has become one of Australia’s leading tertiary institutions, renowned for its expertise in study areas ranging from business, law, medicine, architecture, and data analytics, to film and television, communication, sports management, and occupational therapy.
Bond is Australia’s #1 university for student experience for 16 years.* In 2018, 2019 and 2020, Australian employers said they were more satisfied with Bond graduates than those from any other university.
Bond has achieved far beyond all expectations, meeting every challenge with the unbridled spirit of determination and innovation that has characterised its rich and colourful history.