Bond University Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

International students are welcome to apply to Bond University. For undergraduate aspirants, there is an age limit of 17 years with a minimum entry score, which is expressed as an IB, OP, ATAR, or equivalent.

Undergraduate Admissions

Admission to a bachelor’s degree is usually based on high school academic results and English language criteria. Thus, international students should have:

• Completed secondary school studies from any country equivalent to Year 12 in Australia.

• Secured at least OP5, i.e., 91.00 score in ATAR or 33 scores in IB.

Note: Students may be eligible for transfer of subject credits in a relevant or related field for exams like Advance Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate, and so on.

Postgraduates Admissions

Admission to postgraduate coursework degrees generally requires a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, however in some cases, extensive career experience in a relevant industry may meet the entry criteria. Exam scores like GRE or GMAT may be required for some programmes.

Higher Degrees by Research (HDR)

To get admission into a research program, a candidate should have completed:

• A bachelor’s honors degree with Class I or II Honours,

• A postgraduate qualification incorporating a significant research component, or

• Have a record of significant research experience deemed to be of a comparable standard to a bachelor’s degree with Class I or Class II Honours.

Students from a non-English country need to submit specific English language entry requirements for each of the programs. Each course/program may have different English score requirements. Given below is a list of English language tests accepted for entry into Bond programs and their IELTS equivalent:

The English Language requirements for international students at Bond University are given as follows:

The Bond MBA is a 12-course generalist management program. The programme is designed to combine industry-relevant research with practical applications and challenges, with the intended learning outcomes centred on the three pillars of leadership, global business, and entrepreneurship, resulting in graduates who can think critically and strategically in this context.
The programme is meant to offer graduates with the fundamental technical abilities that underpin effective decision making, as well as the interpersonal, cross-cultural, and communication skills needed to lead in the implementation of these decisions.

The university provides many part-tuition scholarships and bursaries for international undergraduate, postgraduate, and research aspirants. To be eligible for bursaries, students should have an outstanding academic record with strong communication skills. Scholarships are awarded to students who showcase excellence in the fields of academics, sports, leadership, and community.

Australian Government Scholarships

The Australian Government funds scholarships for next-generation leaders from around the world to undertake study and research in Australia. The Australia Awards Scholarships provide opportunities for citizens of developing countries in Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa to study full-time in Australia at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Student Opportunity Fund

It provides grants of up to AUD 2,000 to help finance unique and outstanding ‘beyond the classroom’ educational experiences for students currently studying at the university. This includes showcasing excellence in academics, leadership, and other extracurricular activities.

Bond University offers high academic achievers from India with tuition remission scholarships awarded on the basis of academic excellence, such as:

• International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship

• International Stand Out Scholarship

• International Leadership Scholarship

• Transformer Scholarship

• Bond Business School Postgraduate Bursaries

• Research Scholarships

• Bond University Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

• The Abedian Foundation Master of Architecture Scholarship

• The Abedian Foundation Master of Architecture Award

Bond University provides shared or private on-campus accommodation and off-campus accommodation services. There are various options to live on-campus, from single rooms to flats with different accommodation rates. These rates usually include laundry, electricity, water, wireless internet, and weekly cleaning. On-campus rooms are in high demand, so the university recommends apply for a room as soon as the accommodation booking period opens.

Apart from university housing, students can also opt to stay:

• Homestays: It offers students a fully supported living experience with a local host family. The university’s homestay programme is professionally managed by the Australian Homestay Network.

• Shared Accommodation: Students looking for flatmates can rent shared units, townhouses, or larger homes located in suburbs adjacent to the campus like Varsity Lakes or Robina.

• Couple and Family Accommodation: For students with family, there is a variety of rental accommodation available across the Gold Coast, ranging from beachside apartments to suburban family homes near schools, business precincts, and retail centres.

Meal Plans

For students living on campus, it is compulsory to have a dining plan. These flexible prepaid plans can be used to purchase meals on campus at Lakeside Bar and Restaurant, Papyrus Café, Don’s Tavern, Coffee Cart at Palm Court, Bond Express, Pulse Café and the University Club. For those living on campus, three dining plan options are available – AUD 2,000, AUD 2,250, or AUD 2,500. Top-ups/additional credit can be purchased for a minimum of AUD 110 (including GST).

Accommodation Cost

Source: Bond University

Each year, Bond University accepts around 30-40% of international students from various countries. International students choose this institution not only for our quality education, but for the warm climate and the unique mix of natural attractions and sightseeing opportunities right on its doorstep.

The university has 49% UG and 51% PG students. Out of the total students, international students make 46% of them.

The entry requirements are mentioned below:

12 standard- 65%

• Applicants must have passed one of the following:
  • All Indian Secondary School Certificate (AISSC) or Indian School Certificate (ISC) with minimum of 65% average in the best four subjects
  • Minimum 70% average in the best four subjects for the following State Board Secondary Education exit awards:
    • Intermediate Certificate from the Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education
    • Pre University Certificate from the Karnataka Board of Pre-University Education
    • Higher Secondary certificate form the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
    • Higher Secondary certificate from the Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education

You need minimum three years of work experience to get into Bond University's MBA programme. You are also required to have a quality undergraduate degree from a recognized institution and a cover letter detailing career goals, future ambitions, and experience along with two professional referee reports. The program includes a compulsory 20-week Work Integrated Learning component, enhancing students' employability and providing real-world experience.