Bond offers undergraduate, postgraduate and pathway programs across four faculties: Business, Law, Health Sciences and Medicine, and Society & Design. With three academic intakes per year and an accelerated degree model, Bond degrees can be completed in less time than a standard Australian university.
Full program details - including fees, duration, intake dates and faculty information - are listed on program pages. Please always direct students to the Program Finder and ensure they select 'International student' at the top of the program page to see the correct entry requirements and fees.
With an accelerated teaching calendar of three semesters per year, starting January, May and September, students can complete their degree faster and start their career sooner at Bond, completing an undergraduate degree in as little as two years, or a master’s degree in as little as one year and four months. Or, students can choose to pursue a unique Professional master’s degree that includes an embedded 20 weeks of professional experience.
Bachelor's degree
Minimum study time at Bond compared with other universities.
Bond University
Typical Australian University
Semesters per year
3
2
Total semesters required
6
6
Semester length
13-14 weeks
13-14 weeks
Teaching weeks per year
42
28
Study break/holiday weeks per year
10 weeks
24 weeks
Time to complete 6 semesters
2 years*
3 years
Outcome
Graduate sooner and enter the workforce earlier
Traditional completion timeframe
*Some programs require a longer duration, e.g. the Bachelor of Laws.
Master's degree
Bond offers a range of postgraduate degree options available to international students. They can complete a 92-week Professional master’s degree. The Professional programs include a 20-week professional experience element, and students who complete the Professional master’s degree may be eligible to apply for an extended four-year post-study work visa after completing their studies.
Bond University Master's
Bond University model (Professional)
Typical Australian University
Duration
1 year 4 months*
92 weeks
2 years
Coursework semesters
4
4
4
Professional experience
Not included
20-week work-integrated learning
Not typically included as a dedicated semester
Study model
Accelerated
Accelerated + industry experience
Traditional
Graduate outcome
Complete a master's degree sooner
Complete a master's degree with professional experience
Ranked in the top 2% of business schools globally (AACSB accredited). Programs span actuarial science, business, enterprise AI, finance, data analytics, marketing, accounting and the MBA. Many programs include a Work Integrated Learning component.
Australia's first private law school and consistently ranked among the country's best. Programs include the Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor and combined degrees with business, policy and international relations. The on-campus Bond Law Clinic gives students experience with real cases.
Programs in medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and dietetics, sport science and more. Bond's small cohort model means students get more clinical and practical hours than at larger institutions.
Architecture, construction, film and television, journalism, communications and more. Students benefit from industry connections and project-based learning in purpose-built facilities.
If a student knows broadly what interests them but hasn't settled on a specific program, Bond's study areas are a great starting point. Each study area groups related programs together and includes information about career pathways, what to expect from the discipline, and how Bond approaches teaching in that area.
Bond offers a range of pathway options for students who do not meet direct entry requirements.
Bond University College Foundation Program
The Bond University College Foundation Program provides a pathway for international students to pursue undergraduate studies. Students learn core academic and English language skills, as well as the independent learning skills required for entry into an undergraduate program at Bond University.
Duration: 8 months (2 semesters) Starting: January, May, September
Our diploma-level studies provide a pathway for students who do not meet the academic or English language requirements for direct entry into their chosen bachelor’s degree, or who would prefer to start their university journey in a more supportive environment. Successful completion of a diploma qualifies students for entry into a Bond bachelor’s degree with varying credit. * Excluding Diploma of Creative Design (CRICOS 105412G) Duration 3 semesters (1 year) ** Diploma of Health Sciences (CRICOS 093260K) is not available in the May semester
Duration: 8 months (2 semesters)* Starting: January, May, September**
The Diploma Preparation Program has been specifically designed for students to pathway into Bond University diploma programs. Students will develop the core skills necessary for academic success, delivered by experienced and supportive teachers in small, personalised classes. The three subjects covered in this one-semester program are:
Culture and Communication 1
Culture and Communication 2
Digital Solutions
Duration: 4 months (1 semester) Starting: January, May, September
Bond’s English (ELICOS) program is designed to improve students English language skills to enter university. It is typically completed in 10-week blocks, with subjects designed to increase English language proficiency and develop academic skills, digital literacies and intercultural competence in preparation for university study. The program provides a personalised teaching approach in a supportive environment with dedicated student support. There is also the option to study English as a standalone program, starting at 4 weeks. For more details visit bond.edu.au/program/ english.
The Credit calculator is a self-service tool that allows prospective students to easily check if their previous study, qualifications or pathway programs may count towards academic credit at Bond University.
Use this tool to:
Search for subject precedents; previously approved credit for specific units or qualifications
View formal credit arrangements with partner institutions and pathway programs
International students are automatically assessed at time of application for Bond’s two most common International merit-based scholarships (International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship (50%) and International Stand Out Scholarship (25%)). No separate scholarship application is required.
A small number of additional scholarships are on offer, which may require a separate application.
Onshore International student completing Year 12 at an Australian secondary school in Australia
Excellence Scholarship (50%)
Bond's Excellence Scholarships are awarded annually to Year 12 Australian secondary school students who have demonstrated high academic achievements, leadership skills, and community involvement. Find out if you are eligible and learn how to apply.
Bond's part-fee Leadership Scholarship recognises Year 12 students who exemplify outstanding leadership prowess and community engagement. Learn more about this scholarship and your eligibility to apply.
Separate application process and open/close dates apply.
Offshore International undergraduate or postgraduate applicant
International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship (50%)
Our International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship is awarded to international students on the basis of outstanding academic achievements. Read the scholarship requirements, learn if you are eligible, and find out how to apply.
The International Stand Out Scholarship is awarded to standout students on the basis of academic excellence. Find out if you meet the requirements and explore how to apply.
The Bond Business School Postgraduate Bursaries provide financial support to new postgraduate students who have made a positive impact in their community through unpaid volunteer work outside of their employment.
Separate application process and open/close dates apply.
Bond's part-fee Transformer Scholarship awards entrepreneurial, motivated individuals who demonstrate potential to affect real change through Bond's Transformer program. Explore eligibility requirements and the application process now.
Separate application process and open/close dates apply.
Onshore International undergraduate (not Year 12) or postgraduate applicant in Australia
International Stand Out Scholarship (25%)
The International Stand Out Scholarship is awarded to standout students on the basis of academic excellence. Find out if you meet the requirements and explore how to apply.
The Bond Business School Postgraduate Bursaries provide financial support to new postgraduate students who have made a positive impact in their community through unpaid volunteer work outside of their employment.
Separate application process and open/close dates apply.
Bond's part-fee Transformer Scholarship awards entrepreneurial, motivated individuals who demonstrate potential to affect real change through Bond's Transformer program. Explore eligibility requirements and the application process now.
Bond University College (BUC) Academic Excellence Scholarship (25%)
The scholarship is open to international students enrolled in the Bond University College Foundation Program. Find out if you meet the requirements and explore how to apply.
Bond's Excellence Scholarships are awarded annually to Year 12 Australian secondary school students who have demonstrated high academic achievements, leadership skills, and community involvement. Find out if you are eligible and learn how to apply.
Bond's part-fee Leadership Scholarship recognises Year 12 students who exemplify outstanding leadership prowess and community engagement. Learn more about this scholarship and your eligibility to apply.
Separate application process and open/close dates apply.
International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship (50%)
Our International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship is awarded to international students on the basis of outstanding academic achievements. Read the scholarship requirements, learn if you are eligible, and find out how to apply.
The International Stand Out Scholarship is awarded to standout students on the basis of academic excellence. Find out if you meet the requirements and explore how to apply.
The Bond Business School Postgraduate Bursaries provide financial support to new postgraduate students who have made a positive impact in their community through unpaid volunteer work outside of their employment.
Separate application process and open/close dates apply.
Bond's part-fee Transformer Scholarship awards entrepreneurial, motivated individuals who demonstrate potential to affect real change through Bond's Transformer program. Explore eligibility requirements and the application process now.
Separate application process and open/close dates apply.
The International Stand Out Scholarship is awarded to standout students on the basis of academic excellence. Find out if you meet the requirements and explore how to apply.
The Bond Business School Postgraduate Bursaries provide financial support to new postgraduate students who have made a positive impact in their community through unpaid volunteer work outside of their employment.
Separate application process and open/close dates apply.
Bond's part-fee Transformer Scholarship awards entrepreneurial, motivated individuals who demonstrate potential to affect real change through Bond's Transformer program. Explore eligibility requirements and the application process now.
Bond University College (BUC) Academic Excellence Scholarship (25%)
The scholarship is open to international students enrolled in the Bond University College Foundation Program. Find out if you meet the requirements and explore how to apply.
