As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University is consistently rated #1 in Australia for student experience, offering a personalised study environment with small class sizes and Australia’s lowest student: teacher ratio. Known for its three-semester-per-year timetable, students can fast-track their studies and graduate sooner. With limitless opportunities to gain a global perspective through internships, volunteering, international competitions, industry conferences, study tours and more, Bond students stand out at university and after they graduate. All students have access to state-of the-art academic, technological and recreational facilities on its campus on the Gold Coast, Australia’s sixth largest and fastest growing city.
Why Bond University
- Finish Bachelor's Degrees Sooner: At Bond, students won’t lose time with long breaks between semesters. Bond runs three full semesters a year, with intakes in January, May and September. This means that students can complete a standard bachelor’s degree in just two years. It also means they will be out in the workforce up to a year ahead of the rest, earning sooner. In addition to fast-tracked bachelor’s programs, Bond offers a range of 2-year ‘Professional’ master’s programs for international students interested in applying for a Post Study Work visa.
- Be Mentored by World-Leading Academics: Bond University has the lowest student to staff ratio in Australia of 10:1. Bond’s personalised teaching philosophy means students will learn in smaller class sizes with unprecedented one-on-one access to their professors. Even outside of class time, academics have an open-door policy that means they will not only know students by name, they’ll actively mentor their progress.
- Graduate Better Prepared: Students completing their bachelor's degree have access to the Beyond Bond program. This unique program will expand students' horizons with internships, global volunteering programs, international competitions, industry conferences, study tours, community service and much, much more. Bond also offers ‘Professional’ master’s programs for students in a range of different study areas, where they can incorporate a 20-week work integrated learning semester to complement their postgraduate program. This extensive industry experience offered within these 92-week programs will help students to improve their knowledge and skills, and gain valuable experience employers are looking for
- Entrepreneurship as a Core Belief: All students no matter what discipline have access to the Transformer entrepreneurship program fee-free. Based in a dedicated co-working space, it provides a collaborative environment where students can work on a project, taking it from initial idea through to execution. With 24/7 access for students, it is a hub to meet, interact and join forces with like-minded classmates and team members who will help students take their project to the next level.