Bond University

"As an international student, the best thing I loved about Bond is how the Beyond Bond program expands the horizons with internships, global volunteering programs, international competitions, industry conferences, study tours, community service and several others. As an international student, it can be hard to find work experience in Australia, but Bond supports us with finding internships, which helps us gain experience here."

"Completing your degree at Bond is an experience that is invaluable from a culture point of view and from a professional view. You can be assured that you will be ready to practice and be confident in your area of expertise by the end of your course. You will work very hard, but be thankful you did by the end."

"The lifestyle at Bond is one where both students and staff work really hard together in order to achieve the best results while also maintaining a work-life balance. Learning is enjoyable as you create great relationships with your lectures and you actually don’t want to miss class. The environment is one where you can focus on building yourself academically and also discover and explore your individual talent."

"Unlike other universities, this university can provide you with a unique and private experience which you will find very rewarding. What I enjoy most about living on the Gold Coast is the close proximity to the sea,  brilliant climate and calm lifestyle."

"The Abedian School of Architecture has one of the most renowned buildings in the world. Teachers are well-known architects; it’s a pleasure to learn these essential skills under their guidance. Architecture students get 24-hour studio access which in itself is priceless."

Where would we be without family and friends? Completing a university degree isn’t done alone. Family and friends play a huge part in supporting students through their studies, assignments, exams, internships and work experience.

"The best experience of my degree was the placement I was awarded with: the Australian Rugby Union Under 20’s. The internship started out at Bond for two weeks with the Oceania Tournament followed by another two weeks in Canberra at the Australian Institute of Sport and finally cumulated at the World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia for a month. This internship gave me the opportunity to get large amounts of hands-on experience and travel for 2 months."

"I am glad I ended up choosing Bond University to pursue my Juris Doctor. I am fortunate to follow my dreams in this positive environment which is filled with students from all backgrounds. With a smaller community and small class sizes, Bond fosters that personalised learning environment where anyone can thrive. I have also been exposed to extra-curricular and academic opportunities which have strengthened my skills. I really believe coming here has allowed me to develop in all areas of my life as I have had to stretch my capacities in what was an unfamiliar environment that has now become my home away from home."

"The Bond University College staff have been exceedingly accommodating at meeting my needs as a mature age student. I have lived in Australia for many years with my family, however, with my lack of English literacy, I had been unable to further my studies and work in my field. Bond provided me with a clear pathway towards a further tertiary study that will allow me to reach my professional goals as a physiotherapist."

"I am very happy that my trips and study experiences to Bond are so different and that I got to do all that traveling the first time around (as a study abroad student at Bond) and focus all my effort on doing well academically the second time around. My post-graduate experience is very different to my study abroad one but in a great way, because I have found more of a direction within my degree and really gotten a taste of specializing within a certain area of the sports science industry."

"For me, Bond really pushed me past my limits, past what I thought I was capable of, past my comfort zone and enabled me to strive harder and achieve bigger. Absolutely love the learning environments. And yes, definitely the industry connections and exposure to industry experts."

"The individual attention given by profs/lectures has been the biggest highlight of my time at Bond. I knew there were smaller class sizes before I got here but the highlight has been the genuine care and attention given by the professors and lecturers. I have also been very impressed by the Architecture Lecture Series and the industry professionals they bring in to speak and interact with us."

"Bond is located in a very beautiful city. I absolutely love the weather here on the Gold Coast, it is very similar to my hometown in China, so I feel very comfortable staying here. I chose to study at Bond because I was attracted by the small size classes and the three-semester study schedule. Also, I really wanted to experience the different cultures in Australia as Bond has a large number of international students."

"I heard so many amazing reviews of Bond University and after taking a walk around the university with a friend I instantly fell in love with the place. The opportunities that Bond has provided for me are incredible. My first volunteer opportunity was working with Australian professional surfer, Sally Fitzgibbons!"

Bachelor of International Relations/Communication student Sarah White shares her experience attending the WFUNA International Model United Nations conference at the UNHQ in New York.

"One of the main highlights from my time here at Bond University is the supportive learning environment. You are able to chat one-on-one with your tutors and lecturers who are always there to help. Bond prepares you so well for life out of further education and helps you reach the goals you want to achieve."

"The lifestyle at Bond is special because of the size. You often see your friends and this creates this “Bond Family” experience you don’t get at a university with 20,000 students. This makes the lifestyle and experience much more intimate."

Picking a uni is no easy task. When you’re deciding on a uni, you’re deciding where you’ll spend a good majority of your time for the next few years. Picking a university is a personal choice; it’s not “one uni fits all”. But how do you actually choose the right one for you?

"Bond is such an amazing place to study. The degrees are accelerated, so instead of being at uni for 4 years, I’m here for 2. I’m able to get into the work force a lot quicker and take what I’ve learnt whilst at uni and put it into practice."

"Before leaving home I thought four months was a long time and now that I am in the last month of my trip, I feel that no time is long enough. These past couple of months have flown by and I am holding on to every last minute I have left here at Bond University!"