Gold Coast, QLD, Australia · private

Bond University

UPCOMING

Bond University does not publish a single closing date. For its next intake (Trimester 1), we recommend applying around December 2026, roughly three to four months ahead.

At a glance

International tuition: A$48,000/yr
First-year budget: A$80,000 to A$92,000
English (minimum): IELTS 6.5 · PTE 58
Application fee: None
Intakes: Trimester 1 · Trimester 2 · Trimester 3
Regional (migration): Yes
Selectivity: Competitive
Degree levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD, Foundation/Pathway

Good for

Regional migration points (491 and 190 pathways)
More than one intake a year
No application fee

Weaker fit for

The lowest possible tuition budget

Derived from the data on this page. Individual courses set their own fees, entry scores, and intakes, so check the ones you are applying to.

Overview

Bond is Australia's first private university and runs three semesters a year, letting students finish a standard degree in two years instead of three.

Who is this university for?

Bond suits students who want to finish faster and are willing to pay for it. Three intakes a year and an accelerated calendar mean a standard degree takes two years instead of three, which can offset the higher fees through earlier entry to the workforce. Class sizes are small and the Gold Coast campus is compact. It is a private university with no subsidised places, so budget accordingly.

Admissions

Selectivity: Competitive
English (institutional minimum): IELTS 6.5 · PTE 58
Degree levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD, Foundation/Pathway

Verified Aug 31, 2026bond.edu.au ↗

Australian universities do not publish official acceptance rates. Selectivity here is our editorial band, not a percentage. Private, with a three-semester calendar and rolling intakes. Entry is attainable across most courses; the law and medical programs are the selective exception. Individual competitive courses stay harder to enter than the institution-wide band suggests. How we assign it.

Tuition & first-year budget

International tuition: A$48,000/year
Application fee: None
Living cost estimate: A$28,000/year

Verified Aug 31, 2026bond.edu.au ↗

Estimated first-year budget

A$80,000 to A$92,000

Tuition plus about A$28,000 living costs, the application fee, and roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs (visa, health cover, flights, initial deposits). Tuition varies widely by course, so check your specific program.

The living-cost figure is an estimate for Gold Coast, anchored to the Australian Government’s AUD 29,710 minimum for a single student visa applicant (2026) and adjusted for the city. Your actual costs depend most on rent and lifestyle.

Financial aid & scholarships

Bond University International Scholarships25% or 50% tuitionDetails →

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Academics

Bachelor of Actuarial Science

Undergraduate · Data Science

Bachelor of Actuarial Science (Honours)

Undergraduate · Data Science

Bachelor of Arts

Undergraduate · Arts & Design

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Undergraduate · Biology & Life Sciences

Bachelor of Business

Undergraduate · Business

Bachelor of Business Law

Undergraduate · Law

Bachelor of Climate Change and Sustainable Action

Undergraduate · Environmental Science

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Undergraduate · Nursing & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Commerce

Undergraduate · Business

Bachelor of Communication

Undergraduate · Communications & Media

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How to apply

Choose your program and intake. Bond runs three semesters a year (January, May, and September), so you can start sooner than at most universities and finish a bachelor degree in two years.
Check the entry requirements, including the English test score, for your specific program.
Prepare your transcripts, English results, passport, and personal statement.
Apply directly through Bond's online portal, or through an authorised agent. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis.
Pay the application fee if one applies.
Accept your offer and pay the deposit. Bond charges the same tuition to domestic and international students and does not offer Commonwealth Supported Places.
Receive your Confirmation of Enrolment, then apply for your Student visa and health cover.

Requirements and steps can vary by course. Always confirm the process for your specific program on the university’s official website before applying.

Application deadlines

Bond University runs fixed intakes rather than one hard deadline. The dates below are the recommended times to have your international application in, about three to four months before each intake. Postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa time remain. Confirm the exact date for your course on the university’s site.

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Trimester 1 · UndergraduateRecommended

Bond University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the January 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with Bond University.

Trimester 1 · GraduateRecommended

Bond University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the January 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.

Trimester 2 · UndergraduateRecommended

Bond University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the May 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with Bond University.

Trimester 2 · GraduateRecommended

Bond University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the May 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.

Trimester 3 · UndergraduateRecommended

Bond University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the September 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with Bond University.

Trimester 3 · GraduateRecommended

Bond University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the September 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.

Verified Aug 29, 2026bond.edu.au ↗

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Bond University: common questions

Does Bond University charge an application fee for international students?

No. Bond University does not charge international students an application fee when you apply directly or through an authorised agent. Third-party application platforms may add their own service fee.

What English test score do I need to get into Bond University?

The institutional minimum for undergraduate entry at Bond University is IELTS 6.5 overall, or PTE Academic 58. This is a floor, not a guarantee: nursing programs usually need IELTS 7.0, teaching 7.5, and medicine, law, and business often 7.0. Postgraduate coursework is typically 6.5. Always check the score for your specific course.

How much does it cost to study at Bond University for a year?

As an international student, budget roughly A$80,000 to A$92,000 for your first year. That is tuition from about A$48,000, around A$28,000 in living costs for Gold Coast, plus roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs. Tuition varies widely by course.

Is Bond University a Group of Eight university?

No. Bond University is not a member of the Group of Eight (Australia's eight research-intensive universities: ANU, Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, Queensland, Monash, Western Australia, and Adelaide). Many fields are taught just as well outside the Go8 for lower fees.

When can I start studying at Bond University?

Bond University runs three intakes a year rather than the usual two, so you can start sooner and, on an accelerated calendar, finish faster. Recommended international application dates fall a few months before each intake.

Is Bond University in a regional area for skilled migration?

Yes. Gold Coast is a designated regional area for skilled migration, so studying at Bond University earns 5 extra points on the skilled points test and opens the Skilled Work Regional (491) visa. Living costs are also usually below Sydney and Melbourne.

How do I apply to Bond University as an international student?

Choose your course and confirm it is open to international students for your intake, check the entry requirements and English score, then apply online through the university's admissions portal or through an authorised agent in your country. After an offer you accept, pay the deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and use it to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500).

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