BOND UNIVERSITY
 

 

The University

Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Campus setting: Suburban
Campus Size: 2,600

Academic Calendar:
Sem. one: January to mid-May
Sem. two: Mid-May - Mid-Sept
Sem. three: mid-Sept through Dec

Application deadlines:
Spring: September 15
Summer: January 15
Fall: May 15

Situated just 10 minutes from the coast, Bond University is Australia's first and largest private university. When attending Australia's most modern, purpose-built university, you will experience personalized education by highly qualified teachers, innovative courses and teaching methods, an international student body, and a beautiful and safe campus. The student-to-faculty ratios are low (10:1). As a result, you will enjoy a high degree of individual attention as well as easy access to facilities.

As one of Australia's true international universities, students come from every Australian state and more than forty countries. As an international student, you will find outstanding support at Bond where their services range from academic advising to personal and cultural counseling. Bond values the cultural differences and diversity brought to the campus by its international students.

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Academic Programs

Bond is unique in the fact that its academic year closely resembles a U.S. university calendar. With three 14-week semesters beginning in September, January, and May, students can easily finish their degrees quickly. Academically speaking, Bond has achieved remarkable distinction, nationally and internationally, for many of its programs. Both undergraduate and graduate students will find a varied curriculum that allows you to select from four schools: the School of Business, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Information Technology, and the School of Law. In 2000, an Institute of Health Sciences was established with a small range of offerings.

For information about admissions requirements at Bond University please see the Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Admissions pages.

 

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Subject and Degree Areas

The following link will take you to the Bond University web page with information on undergraduate and graduate degrees: http://www.bond.edu.au/ (look under "Faculties"). (This page will open in a new window).

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Tuition

The Center for International Studies does not charge for its services in preparing you for studying for a full degree at one of our partner institutions, therefore you will be responsible for paying only the direct fees charged by the university you attend. Unlike U.S. institutions, overseas universities charge different fees for different programs. An example would be that if you are interested in a program in the Humanities you would probably pay less than in the Sciences where lab expenses would be included.

Tuition amounts vary considerably but a range for an undergraduate degree may be between $US10,000 - $US12,00 for non laboratory-based programs and $US15,000 to $US18,000 for laboratory-based programs. Graduate fees can range from $US11,500 - $US17,000 per year (many take only one year). When you request information on a particular university a fee schedule will be provided by CIS. In addition to the tuition fees, you will want to be prepared for the other costs associated with traveling abroad such as travel expenses, meals (if you are not on a meal plan), local transportation, spending money, etc. If you wish to inquire about specific tuition fees for a program you can at http://www.bond.edu.au/admin/fees/. (This page will open in a new window).

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Studying in the Gold Coast

The university is located on the Gold Coast, Australia's popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches and scenic sub-tropical hinterland attractions. Queensland's capital and Australia's third largest city, Brisbane, is only 45 miles away. Public transportation is readily available to you. The Gold Coast offers a wonderful climate, with mild (non-existent) winters and warm, sunny summers. It is a safe, friendly area for students. Because it is a popular tourist destination, there are plenty of activities, shopping and nightlife to keep you entertained during your free moments.

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Student Life

As a new student, you will be invited to take part in Bond's orientation program with an optional camp in the outback. The camp is held off-campus in a beautiful location allowing you to meet other new students and settle in to Australian and Bond life. You will find that Bond offers wonderful facilities and programs for all of its students. On campus you will have access to a coffee house, cafes, health clinic, computer labs, banking ATM, a post office, as well as a superb sports center featuring basketball, volleyball, squash, and a heated swimming pool. In addition, Bond offers a variety of student clubs and organizations including golf, scuba diving, rugby, rowing, drama, debating and photography. Also, as a Bond student you will have access to the Internet and your own email account.

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Accommodation

On-campus and off-campus accommodation is available to both undergraduate and graduate students. There are three types of accommodation on-campus: single rooms in the Halls of Residence, and single or twin-share rooms in the Towers. Off-campus accommodation can be found close to the University. You can rent houses or apartments or find shared accommodation. The University's Student Liaison Officer can help you arrange off-campus accommodation if required. More information on accommodation at Bond can be found at http://www.bond.edu.au/services/accomm.htm (This page will open in a new window).

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Useful links

Click here for useful degree abroad links.

CRICOS Provider Code: 00017B

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CIS - Center for International Studies
25 New South Street # 102, Northampton, MA 01060
Toll-free phone 877 617-9090, Phone: 413 582 0407
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