Bond University
Bond University is a private university located in Gold Coast, Queensland, a city with approximately 550,000 inhabitants.
- Country
- Australia
- City
- Gold Coast
- Agreement
- Study Abroad , Exchange
- Type
- Studies
Photo: Bond University
About the partner institution
The university has around 5500 studenter and approximately 2000 are international students. Bondy University has a strong focus on student guidance and support. It was named Australia's best university in “Educational Experience”, as a result of high student satisfaction in regards to teaching conditions, facilities, inclusion and internationalization.
Bond Business School is AACSB and EQUIS accredited.
Available places:
- Places with tuition: Unlimited
- Tuition free places: 1 per year for students studying law (highest grade) and two tuition free spots to other students (randomly chosesn among applicants by Bond university).
Requirements
You must be enrolled on a study programme at UiA and have completed a minimum of 60 credits before you go on exchange. In the description of your study programme you will find more information about other possible requirements for applying for an exchange.
You must have a grade of 4 or higher in English from high school (if you have less than this, the international office can provide a confirmation that you still qualify).
Credits and courses
You must take 4 subjects at Bond in order to get 30 credits approved at UiA.
They have also created two new courses that are specifically designed for the university:
- Gold Coast Surf, Culture and Storytelling (studyareas: Communication, Film and Creative Media)
- Music and Mind (studyareas: Communication, Film and Creative Media/ Psychology, Criminology and Social Sciences)
NOTE: The academic year at Bond University is divided into three semesters. It is most suitable for UiA students to travel in September or January. These semesters also offer the most courses.
The academic year
- September - December
- February - May
Tuition fees and scholarships
The tuition fee is approximately AUD 13,900 (2025) per semester. UiA students receive a 10% discount on this fee. In addition, you will have to pay a "Student Activities Fee" of AUD 100.
When you receive an offer of admission, you will be required to pay a deposit of AUD 500.
Accommodation
Before you travel, Bond University helps you find housing on or off campus. Many flats are located close to campus, and most European students choose this option. Many UiA students choose to stay at Varsity Towers but there are many other possibilities as well.
If you choose to live on campus, then you are not allowed to cook at home, but must pay for a mandatory meal plan, which means that you eat all meals at one of the university's cantinas.
Additional information
Bond University is a small university with just over 5,000 students, and many of the classes are small. Many Norwegian institutions have partnerships with Bond, and students from the School of Business, for example, should be prepared to encounter many Norwegian students in the classes.
- Bond University has fantastic sports and training facilities, which are free. You can read more about the fitness offerings on their website.
- Regarding insurance: Norwegian students who are members of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme are exempt from the Australian "Overseas Students Health Cover" (OSHC). You should bring your European Health Insurance Card with you when you travel, and otherwise ensure that you have travel insurance that covers your needs.
- You can find a lot of information about exchange and study abroad on "Bond University's own website".
- You need a visa to study in Australia.
- Bond University's CRICOS provider Number: 00017B
- The International Office at UiA must send your transcript in English (from what you've taken at UiA) to Bond. You cannot do this yourself.
Note: Some students must pass an additional health check, which costs about 2,000-3,000 NOK and can only be carried out by selected doctors (so-called Panel Physicians) in Oslo and Bergen. The reason why some students must take this extra check is that they have, for example, visited certain countries in Africa, Asia, and South America within the last five years. Learn more about who needs this extra health check.
How to apply
Application deadlines:
- 10 February for exchange in the autumn semester or full year exchange
- 10 September for exchange in the spring semester