About the university
Bond University is Australia's first private, independent, not-for-profit university. It opened on the Gold Coast in 1989 and is small, with about 3,500 students, so classes are small and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 11 to 1.
Bond is known for teaching quality: it was named Australia's top university for teaching in the Australian Financial Review Best Universities Ranking in 2024 and 2025. It is ranked =518 in the world by QS for 2027. The Bond Business School holds EQUIS accreditation.
Its biggest difference is the calendar. Bond teaches three full semesters a year, so a bachelor's degree can take two years and many master's degrees one year and four months. Total fees are high, but you finish sooner. Indian students mostly look at data analytics, the MBA, accounting, finance, project management, hotel and tourism management and the new enterprise AI degrees.
The campus is at Robina on the Gold Coast, a beach city in south-east Queensland. Bond says room rent off campus starts at about A$200 a week.
- Founded
- Established under the Bond University Act 1987 (Queensland); opened to students in May 1989
- Type
- Australia's first private, independent, not-for-profit university
- Total students
- 3,468 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
- International students
- 33% (THE 2027 data); students and staff from more than 90 nationalities
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11 to 1 (university figure); 10 to 1 in THE 2027 data
- Campus
- One campus at Robina on the Gold Coast, Queensland
- Intakes
- Three semesters a year, starting in January, May and September (some programmes start only in January and September)
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
=518 in the world
THE World University Rankings 2027
401–450 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$59,925
- Duration
- 1 year 4 months (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- January; September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Postgraduate
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Fee / year
- A$61,073
- Duration
- 1 year 4 months (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- January; September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Postgraduate
Master of Enterprise Artificial Intelligence
- Fee / year
- A$59,798
- Duration
- 1 year 4 months (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- January; September (from 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$59,310
- Duration
- 1 year 4 months (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- January; May; September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$59,670
- Duration
- 1 year 4 months (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- January; May; September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$49,984
- Duration
- 1 year 4 months (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- January; May; September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Postgraduate
Master of International Hotel and Tourism Management
- Fee / year
- A$60,308
- Duration
- 1 year 4 months (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- January; May; September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$75,120
- Duration
- 2 years (6 semesters)
- Intakes
- January; May; September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Data Analytics | 1 year 4 months (4 semesters) | A$59,925 | ≈ ₹39 lakh |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 1 year 4 months (4 semesters) | A$61,073 | ≈ ₹39.7 lakh |
| Master of Enterprise Artificial Intelligence | 1 year 4 months (4 semesters) | A$59,798 | ≈ ₹38.9 lakh |
| Master of Accounting | 1 year 4 months (4 semesters) | A$59,310 | ≈ ₹38.6 lakh |
| Master of Finance | 1 year 4 months (4 semesters) | A$59,670 | ≈ ₹38.8 lakh |
| Master of Project Management | 1 year 4 months (4 semesters) | A$49,984 | ≈ ₹32.5 lakh |
| Master of International Hotel and Tourism Management | 1 year 4 months (4 semesters) | A$60,308 | ≈ ₹39.2 lakh |
| Bachelor of Data Analytics | 2 years (6 semesters) | A$75,120 | ≈ ₹48.8 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Bond University with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
- Bachelor's
International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship
Value: 50% tuition remission
Eligibility: International students living outside Australia with results equivalent to ATAR 95.00 or IB 38 or higher, meeting programme entry requirements. Excludes the Bond Medical Program.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's and master's
International Stand Out Scholarship
Value: 25% tuition remission
Eligibility: Citizens of listed countries, including India. Undergraduate: equivalent of ATAR 90.00 or IB 32. Postgraduate: academic merit in your bachelor's degree. Considered automatically when you apply.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Bond accepts many international school qualifications; the academic requirement depends on the programme, so check the entry requirements on each programme page.
- A Class 12 English mark of at least 65% (CBSE, CISCE or listed state boards) can meet the English requirement for bachelor's and foundation programmes.
- Bond University College offers foundation and English pathways.
Postgraduate
- Most master's degrees need a recognised bachelor's degree; check the programme page for any subject or work-experience requirements.
- Professional versions of many master's degrees add a fifth semester with industry experience.
- Applications are open all year for January, May and September starts.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's)
- Degree certificate and transcripts (master's)
- English test result (no older than 24 months when you start), unless you qualify for a waiver
- CV for master's degrees that ask for it
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for most programmes on this page; 7.0 for some programmes such as law (no band below 6.5) and some health degrees. |
| PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT | Both accepted, along with Cambridge C1 Advanced; Bond publishes the equivalent scores on separate pages. |
| Class 12 English route | For bachelor's and foundation programmes, a Class 12 English grade of 65% or higher (CBSE B1 or better, CISCE or listed state boards) is accepted. |
| Test validity | Test results must be no more than 24 months old when you start. |
Accommodation and living costs
On-campus rooms include water, laundry, wi-fi and weekly cleaning. Every on-campus resident must also buy a dining plan, from A$2,550 a semester. New residents pay the full semester's rent and dining plan when booking. Prices below are Bond's 2027 room-only rates.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Standard twin roomA$4,290 a semester, room only | A$286per week | ≈ ₹18,590 |
| Halls of Residence single room (shared bathroom)A$5,050 a semester, room only | A$337per week | ≈ ₹21,905 |
| Single ensuite roomA$5,300–A$6,220 a semester, room only | A$353–415per week | ≈ ₹22,945 – ₹26,975 |
| Dining plan (compulsory on campus)Starting price | A$2,550per semester | ≈ ₹1.7 lakh |
| Shared room off campusBond's living-costs estimate for the Gold Coast | A$200–350per week | ≈ ₹13,000 – ₹22,750 |
Campus and location
Bond has a single campus at Robina on the Gold Coast, with teaching, accommodation and dining in one place.
- Small classes, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 11 to 1.
- On-campus rooms in the East and West Towers, Residence Halls and the Accommodation Centre, all with a dining plan.
- Three semesters a year (January, May and September), so you can finish sooner or take breaks.
- Public transport on the Gold Coast costs 50 cents a journey, according to Bond's living-costs page.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Bond builds professional development into its degrees, and many master's degrees have a Professional version with an extra semester of industry experience. For post-study work rights, see our Australia country guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching quality | Australia's top university for teaching (2024 and 2025) | Australian Financial Review Best Universities Ranking, quoted by Bond |
| Learner engagement | No. 1 in Australia | Good Universities Guide 2026, quoted by Bond |
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FAQs
Why are Bond's yearly fees higher than other universities?
Bond teaches three semesters a year, so you take more subjects each year and finish sooner. A bachelor's degree costs about A$150,240 in total over two years, and the Master of Data Analytics about A$79,900 over 16 months (2026 averages).
When can I start?
Bond has January, May and September intakes. Some programmes, such as the MBA and Master of Data Analytics, start only in January and September.
Do I need IELTS?
Most programmes need IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0. For bachelor's programmes, a Class 12 English mark of 65% or more can be accepted instead.
Are scholarships automatic?
The 25% International Stand Out Scholarship is considered automatically for eligible students, including Indian citizens. The 50% Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship needs results equivalent to ATAR 95.
Is food included in on-campus housing?
No, but a dining plan is compulsory for on-campus residents and starts at A$2,550 a semester, on top of rent.
Sources
- Bond University: 2026 International Guide (opens in a new tab)
- Bond University: Master of Data Analytics (opens in a new tab)
- Bond University: Master of Business Administration (opens in a new tab)
- Bond University: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Bond University: International Stand Out Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
- Bond University: International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
- Bond University: accommodation fees 2027 (opens in a new tab)
- Bond University: living costs (opens in a new tab)
- Bond University: why study at Bond (opens in a new tab)
- Times Higher Education: Bond University (WUR 2027) (opens in a new tab)
- QS World University Rankings (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia: Bond University (founding dates) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: bond.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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