Quick Summary
Private (non-profit) in Gold Coast, Australia — Bond University, est. 1987. Ranked #550 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 4850 students including 46% from outside Australia. Known for strengths in Law, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, it maintains an acceptance rate of 60%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Bond offers accelerated degrees allowing students to graduate a year earlier than most other universities. It consistently ranks #1 in Australia for student experience.
Subject Strengths
LawBusiness & ManagementAccounting & FinanceHospitality & Leisure Management
Founded1987
TypePrivate (Non-profit)
Total Students4850
Intl Students46%
Faculty Ratio11
CampusSuburban
Campus Size50 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsRobina Hospital,Gold Coast University Hospital,The Tweed Hospital
AccreditationTEQSA,AACSB,EQUIS,CPA Australia,Legal Practitioners Admissions Board
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#550
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401-500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor Degrees,Master Degrees,Doctoral Programs,Diplomas,Executive Education
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Centre for Research in Evidence-Based Practice,Centre for Law, Business and Governance,Bond Business School Research
Research Centers
High
Research Output
TEQSA,AACSB,EQUIS,CPA Australia,Legal Practitioners Admissions Board
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate60%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL79
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · undefined
SPRINGApplication Deadline · Rolling Admissions
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Bond operates on a three-semester system (January, May, September). Early application is advised as programs like Medicine have specific high-entry requirements and earlier deadlines.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Australian Dollar
UG Tuition
$49,800/yr
per year · AUD
Living Cost
$30,000/yr
per year · AUD
PG Tuition
$53,800/yr
per year · AUD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$79,800/yr
tuition + living + essentials · AUD
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$12,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor Degrees,Master Degrees,Doctoral Programs,Diplomas,Executive Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Doctor of Medicine (MD) | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Bachelor of Actuarial Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Master of Business Administration | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$68,000
Average Salary After Graduation
93%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
Marriott InternationalPwCKPMGQueensland Law SocietyGold Coast Health
Notable Alumni
Annastacia Palaszczuk,Grant Hackett,Vijay Singh,David Baxby
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-size swimming pool,State-of-the-art gym,Rugby fields,Tennis and Squash courts
Student Clubs
70
Library Resources
John and Alison Kearney Library,Law Library,24/7 Multimedia Learning Centre
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available