Overview

• Three 14-week semesters per year that start in January, May, and September each year (compatible with the U.S. academic calendar)
  
• Personalized attention in small classes – Bond’s student-to-staff ratio of 10:1 is comparable to the leading ivy league colleges
  
• On-campus security – 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  
• Safe, secure accommodation on and off campus with your choice of hosted or independent living arrangements
  
• Choice of more than 1,700 subjects in a diverse range of disciplines
  
• A world-class campus with unparalleled academic, technological, and recreational facilities
  
• Access to internationally renowned academics and high profile guest speakers from the corporate, political, and community sectors
  
• Social activities, tour programs, and clubs to suit a variety of interests

Location

• Australia’s sixth largest city
• Population: 455,000… and growing
  
• Sub-tropical climate: 287 days of sunshine a year
  

• Surf beaches – patrolled by lifeguards seven days a week
  
• Calm waterways – great for fishing, sailing, rowing, waterskiing, and more
  
• Theme parks – Australian Outback Spectacular, Movie World, Dreamworld, and Seaworld
  
• World heritage rainforests – less than an hour away
• Sporting facilities and events – surf carnivals, triathlons
• Art and culture – live theatre, rock concerts, jazz and blues festivals, film festivals, and more
  

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Academic Highlights

Bond University has achieved remarkable distinction both nationally and internationally. It has earned a formidable reputation for a number of its programs within the faculties of Business, Technology and Sustainable Development; Law; Health Sciences and Medicine; and Humanities and Social Sciences.

Bond has ranked number one in course quality and student satisfaction in Australia by the Graduate Careers Council Rankings. One of Bond’s Law School graduates won the internationally prestigious Rhode Scholarship. Bond’s MBA students have excelled in the renowned ‘Moot Corp’ Venture Planning Competition, competing against world class business schools such as Carnegie Mellon University, University of British Columbia, and University of Oxford. Bond has won the competition on three occasions (1994, 1996, 2000) and has been placed in the finals more times than any other university.

With its three, 14-week semesters each year, Bond is the only Australian university to offer a tri-semester system compatible with the USA academic year. This allows students to commence a study abroad program without disrupting study schedules at their home institution. Students may study abroad for up to two semesters at a time and may enroll in a range of subjects across all faculties. Many students often choose to enroll in subjects unique to the Australian environment and culture.

Bond University Scholars Program

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Special Programs/Excursions

Bond University works closely with Student Flights, located on campus, to give students the opportunity to participate in different adventures all over Australia and New Zealand. Most students' study abroad schedule allows them time to travel, sightsee, and experience the best the Gold Coast and surrounding areas have to offer.

Opportunities exist for students to participate in organized group trips on the weekends involving visits to the Australia Zoo, surfing tours up and down the east coast of Australia, island hopping in the Whitsundays, a visit to Byron Bay and Fraser Island, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, and possibly a visit to the Australian Outback and the Northern Territory!

Bond University Scholars Program

High achievers, this is a specially designed study abroad program for you. AustraLearn and Bond University are offering a unique opportunity for students with a GPA of 3.0 and higher to join a special cohort of students who will experience specialized seminars and meetings to mingle with the local Australian Vice Chancellor and Dean's scholars. Successful students will receive a commemorative certificate acknowledging them as Bond Scholars which will be a valuable addition to the resume. The networking opportunities provided during the semester will also be very beneficial socially and professionally. If interested in this program, please note this on your application in your personal statement.

Bond Mate Program

To make a smooth transition to studying and living in Australia, Bond University has a Bond Mate program available for all students to join. You will be matched up with a student currently studying at Bond who will help answer any questions you may have before you come. Your Bond Mate is someone you can look forward to meeting once you arrive and will help show you around campus.

Community Involvement

Meet Your AustraLearn Coordinator

Rebecca Oihus is the AustraLearn Coordinator for Bond University

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Fees

Fee Includes

Program fees are in U.S. dollars. Program Fees include tuition for 3 to 4 subjects, university administrative fees, membership in the student union (where applicable), overseas health coverage, ISIC Premium (International Student Identity Card), 25% Lonely Planet Book discount, also included is our renowned 6-day Bridging Cultures Program in Tropical Cairns, Australia.

Fees include all pre-trip services such as: orientation materials, visa-processing service (excluding the visa fee), housing placements, personal advising, subject selections, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services. As a study abroad student, you will be required to enroll as a full time student. Your semester is equivalent to 12-16 U.S. credits. Additional tuition and/or fees may apply in some subject areas not limited to the following: science, engineering, fine arts, and journalism. Students who undertake subjects where the university requires additional fees will be billed by the host university. Several universities have included the Sports and Rec. membership. Activities are usually extra.

The Housing Fees are approximates and are in addition to the Program Fees. Housing fees listed include the least expensive option available for single accommodation in flats, houses and/or dormitories. AustraLearn offers a wide variety of accommodation options and costs allowing for individual budget considerations. Students who choose to arrange their own accommodation upon arrival will be charged the Program Fee only, as they will be responsible for making payment directly to the housing provider once accommodation has been arranged.

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AustraLearn Coordinator

Name: Rebecca Oihus Title: Coordinator, Outreach and Student Services Department: Semester or Year Abroad in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji BIO: Rebecca manages study abroad admissions and participant pre-trip services for students attending International College of Management Sydney (ICMS) University of Tasmania, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, Bond University, and University of Newcastle. Rebecca graduated with a BA in International Relations and Spanish from St. Cloud State University, Minnesota in 2006. She studied abroad for a semester at La Universidad de Concepcion in Chile and was a participant in a short-term study abroad program to China. She has also traveled to Belgium and the Canary Islands. Advice From The Coordinator: Students have said that the Bond campus, right in the heart of the Gold Coast, is extremely clean and friendly, and hold a strong sense of family among its students. Many students really like the small size and diversity of activities available on campus.