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Bond University
Bond University, established in 1989, is Australia’s first non-profit, private university. It prides itself on being rated #1 for student experience for the past 16 years, according to the Good Universities Guide 2006-2022. Bond is a small university, with 2900 undergraduate and 1200 postgraduate students.
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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the Bond University.
Rankings
Times Higher Education has ranked Bond University as 16th, tied with 5 other universities. It especially excels in their teacher to student ratio, learning resources, student support, teacher quality and overall experience, ranking #1 in the Good Universities Guide for all these categories.
Employability
Bond has ranked as #1 for employer satisfaction in Australia from 2018-2020 in the Employer Satisfaction Survey. The university offers all students various services to improve their employability through the Career Development Centre, allowing them to stand out from their competitors in the job market. This includes personal career guidance services, employer events, support with placements, extracurricular activities, and lifetime access to their alumni community.
Fees
Fees usually differ from $15800-21600 per semester for the September 2023 intake. It is worth checking the costs for your chosen program because they do differ a lot. They’re also subject to change each year and vary depending on which and how many subjects are taken. However, due to Bond being a non-profit university, you can rest assured that every penny of your fees will be spent on your education.
Bursaries
The university offers a variety of financial aid for both domestic students) and international students.). Options include the Australian Award, a FEE-HELP interest-free loan, and a 10% loyalty discount for family of previous students. Many scholarships and bursaries for both home and international students are also available. Country-specific loans are also available for international students.
Accommodation
Bond offers both on and off-campus accommodation options. On-campus accommodation offers facilities such as laundry services, weekly linen services, a dining plan and health and wellbeing services, all within proximity to study spaces and the Sports Centre. Living off-campus within Gold Coast gives students the true experience of the city, including the beach, the Lakes, or the hustle and bustle, whilst only a bus route away from campus. You can also find private student properties on the AFS page.
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Bond University Student Association (BUSA) act as a voice for the entire student community and are committed to ensuring each student’s experience is a positive one. 40 clubs, societies and sports teams allow students to develop their passions and meet likeminded others. BUSA ensures that various on-campus events, from professional to social events, are consistently available throughout the year. These can include networking, food festivals, and sporting events.
Famous for
The current Chancellor is the former Judge of the Federal Court of Australia, Annabelle Bennett.
News
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Nicolene Lottering, has recently been the recipient of a prestigious international teaching award: the Grand Prize in the Anatomy and Physiology category in the Osmosis Raise the Line Faculty Awards. This was awarded due to her creative use of new technology to engage students when it comes to discussing the human anatomy.
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“Gold Coast takes your typical Australian beach town and combines it with the big city. It is one of Australia’s fastest growing cities, and therefore full of exciting opportunities. Think the beach, film production, skyscrapers, surfing, arts festivals, and canals, all whilst experiencing university.”
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