Embrace the culture of Asia by exploring its vast landscapes, learning about ancient civilisations and taking your taste buds on a food journey. While you’re in the area, make sure you tick off a few bucket list items, such as walking the Great Wall of China, journeying the Silk Road, indulging at the night markets in Taiwan or visiting the breathtaking Mt. Fuji in Japan.
China
Fudan is located in Shanghai and is recognised as one of the most prestigious and selective universities in China. It is ranked in the world’s top 100 most academic universities. Fudan has the largest international student population in China’s comprehensive universities. Exchange students will enrol in subjects from the LL.M. Program in Chinese Business Law instructed in English.
| Agreement type / key programs | Law (advanced UG & PG) |
| Academic calendar | Spring semester: Late February - Early July |
| Subjects available | Law |
| Credit system | 100 minutes per week = 2 Fudan credits and 160 minutes |
| Study load | Faculty discretion |
| Application deadline | Spring semester: 25 November Autumn semester: 25 May |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to 2019/2020 Fact Sheet.
Soochow University, is located in the beautiful tourist city of Suzhou with over 2500 years history. Close to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Nanjing, Suzhou is a place with comfortable weather, convenient transportation, low living expenses and ideal living environment. Find it here on Google Maps
| Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
| Academic calendar | See BI Office. |
| Subjects available | Business & Commerce (limited) |
| Credit system | 1 class hour = 1 credit |
| Study load | 10-20 credits |
| Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Read more about Soochow.
One of the first business schools in China authorized by China’s Ministry of Education to offer MBA programs in 1991 and EMBA programs in 2002. A pioneer in MBA education by initiating its MBA Programs Reform in August 2007, which immediately became a spotlight in Chinese management education arena and brought along wide retrospective discussions on the issue. The first school on the Chinese mainland to attain both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation, which brought about a wave of getting international accreditation among Chinese business schools after 2007. Find it here on Google Maps
| Agreement type / key programs | UG Business, MBA & Law |
| Academic calendar | Academic Calendar |
| Subjects available | Business & Law |
| Credit system | 1 Tsinghua credit = 12 in class contact hours |
| Study load | 10-20 Tsinghua; including 8 Tsinghua credits outside of Tsinghua SEM |
| Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
India
Indian School of Business (ISB) is a global business school offering world-class management education across its two campuses – Hyderabad and Mohali, India. ISB has grown at a rapid pace over the fourteen years since its inception and already has several notable accomplishments to its credit – it is the youngest school ever to consistently rank among the top Global MBA programs, the first institution in South Asia to receive the prestigious AACSB accreditation, one of the largest providers of Executive Education in Asia and the most research productive Indian management institution. Find it here on Google Maps
| Agreement type / key programs | PG Business |
| Academic calendar | Academic Calendar |
| Subjects available | |
| Credit system | 1 ISB credit = 20 contact hours. |
| Study load | Maximum study load is 5 subjects per semester. Bond Faculty to determine credit equivalency. |
| Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet.
Located in the national capital region Delhi, O.P. Jindal (JGU) is a non-profit global university. The campus provides world-class infrastructure with state of the art residential facilities, smart classrooms and global library. Find it here on Google Maps
| Agreement type / key programs | UG Business & MBA |
| Academic calendar | Spring semester : Early February - early June |
| Subjects available | Business All subjects are taught in English. |
| Credit system | Subjects are worth 1.5 or 3 credits each |
| Study load | 1.5 credits = 1 90-minute class per week for 15 weeks 3 credits = 2 90-minute classes per week for 15 weeks |
| Application deadline | Spring semester : 30 November |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to 2020 Fact Sheet
Read more about O.P. Jindal.
Japan
Since its establishment in 1876 as a branch training centre of Soto Zen Buddhism, Aichi Gakuin University (AGU) has been producing graduates who are able to contribute to society. Over 130 years it has been passing down the Buddhist spirit that emphasises humanity. Being one of the largest universities in the Chubu area, Aichi Gakuin University, with approximately 12,000 students at present, is composed of 16 departments in 9 faculties, one department in the junior college, and 9 schools in the graduate school. All campuses of Aichi Gakuin University are located in or in a suburb of the city of Nagoya which is located at the centre of Honshu (the main island of Japan) with a population of 2.3 million. Find it here on Google Maps
| Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
| Academic calendar | Best suited to May semester exchange |
| Subjects available | Japanese language Previous exchange student enrolment at AGU (to be used as a guide only) |
| Credit system | Subjects are worth 1 or 2 credits |
| Study load | Students normally take 5 or 6 subjects |
| Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. Note: This institution has an early Application Deadline of 28 Feb for |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Read more about AGU.
Hosei University is one of Japans leading traditional universities located in the heart of Tokyo. With so much culture and history to experience, the public transport system is a fantastic way to make your way around the vibrant city. Find it here on Google Maps
| Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
| Academic calendar | Spring semester: Early April - mid-July |
| Subjects available | Business, International Relations, Humanities, Sustainability |
| Credit system | Average credit per course is 1-2 credits. |
| Study load | 4 Hosei credits is generally considered equivalent to 10 Bond credits. |
| Application deadline | Spring semester: 30 November |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
2021 Hosei University Fact Sheet
Watch a video about the Hosei Exchange Program
Read more about Hosei University.
Kindai University is located in Osaka, the third largest city in Japan. Using the bullet train is a great way to explore neighbouring cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto. Find it here on Google Maps
| Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
| Academic calendar | Spring semester: Early April - early August |
| Subjects available | Sustainable Development & Built Environment |
| Credit system | 2 Japanese credits = 30 contact hours |
| Study load | Minimum 7 subjects per semester. No maximum. |
| Application deadline | Spring semester: 31 October |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Read more about Kindai.
Osaka University is known for its excellent research. Some of the most advanced research in the world takes place at Osaka University. The third largest city in Japan, indulge in the food culture and experience the fast paced city. Find it here on Google Maps
| Agreement type / key programs | Law Only* |
| Academic calendar | Academic Calendar 1 October - 31 March (Bond semester 3 and 1) 1 April - 30 September (Bond semester 1 and 2) |
| Subjects available | |
| Credit system | 1 class = 90 min |
| Study load | Minimum 8 credits. Maximum 16 credits. |
| Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet.
Japan's leader in international studies, TUFS is a national university offering undergraduate and graduate programs related to the study of world languages, cultures and societies, and international relations.
| Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
| Academic calendar | Students may undertake one or two semesters, but must start in either Spring or Fall. Link to calendar. Spring quarter: Early April - mid July Summer quarter: Mid July - late Sept Fall quarter: Early Oct - late Jan Winter quarter: Late Jan - mid Feb |
| Subjects available | Humanities, Japanese Language List of subjects available in English |
| Credit system | Lecture subject (2 credits): 30 hours of class + 60 hours of study outside the class |
| Study load | Students must take at least 7 classes for visa requirements |
| Application deadline | Spring quarter: 30 November |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet.
Link to brochure.
Pakistan
Lahore is a city filled with culture, art, history and architecture. The LUMS' Suleman Dawood School of Business is the first Business School in Pakistan to be AACSB accredited. Watch video of Life at LUMS.
| Agreement type / key programs | Suleman Dawood School of Business (Best suited to Bond MBA students) |
| Academic calendar | Academic Calendar |
| Subjects available | |
| Credit system | See BI Office. |
| Study load | See BI Office. |
| Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet.
Singapore
NTU is located in the south-western part of Singapore. Young and research intensive, the University is ranked 11th globally (QS World University Rankings 2020) and first amongst the world's best young universities. NTU's main campus has been named one of the Top 15 Most Beautiful in the World.
| Agreement type / key programs | Undergraduate Society and Design and Business |
| Academic calendar | Semester 1 (Fall): Mid-August - early December |
| Subjects available | Accounting and Business, Media and Communication Studies. Business students apply to NTU must have flexibility with their subject selection. Finance and Management subjects are very popular and availability is limited for exchange students. |
| Credit system | Academic Unit System (AUS). Most courses offered in NTU are 3 to 4 AUS. |
| Study load | Full time UG students usually take between 16 to 18 AUS. |
| Application dates | Semester 1 (Fall): 30 March |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet.
Located in the heart of Singapore, SMU is surrounded by museums, theatres, educational institutions and art galleries. Over time Singapore has reinvented itself and is now one of the world’s hot-list destinations. Find it here on Google Maps
| Agreement type / key programs | UG Law |
| Academic calendar | Spring semester: Early January - mid-April Please note: Students are advised to arrive in Singapore ten working days before the term starts. The compulsory welcome orientation usually takes place four working days before the term starts. |
| Subjects available | Law |
| Credit system | 1.0 SMU credit = 10 Bond credits |
| Study load | Full course load per term: 4.0 SMU credits |
| Application deadline | Spring (Term 2): 29 September Autumn (Term 1): 21 April |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to 2020/2021 Fact Sheet.
South Korea
Located in Daejeon, a 1 hour train trip from Seoul, Solbridge focus on a global business perspective and integrates Asian business. With South Korea’s excellent transport infrastructure the picturesque countryside is well worth exploring and for adventure seekers, mountain hiking and skiing. Find it here on Google Maps
| Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
| Academic calendar | |
| Subjects available | Business - Course catalog |
| Credit system | Subjects are worth 1-3 credits each |
| Study load | Five subjects is considered a fulltime load |
| Application deadline | Apply 2 semesters / 7 months prior to your Exchange semester abroad. |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Read more about Solbridge.
Located in Seoul, Yonsei University is a private research university and is considered the most prestigious in South Korea. Find it here on Google Maps
| Agreement type / key programs | University-wide (excluding Law) |
| Academic calendar | Academic Calendar |
| Subjects available | Business (restricted to Business students), Commerce, Korean studies, Korean language, Humanities, Media and Film, Social Sciences, International Relations |
| Credit system | Subjects are typically three Yonsei credits each. |
| Study load | 12 Yonsei credits = 40 Bond credits |
| Application deadline | Spring semester: 31 October Note: UG Students must have completed at least two semesters at Bond at the time of application. |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to 2021 Fact Sheet.
Taiwan
Soochow University is located in Taipai. A city with a haunted past, Taipai’s culture today is mixed with cosmopolitan and sophistication. The most popular thing to do for both locals and tourists in Taipei is dine out. Many apartments do not have kitchens, as it generally is so cheap easy to eat out instead. Find it here on Google Maps
| Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
| Academic calendar | Spring semester: Mid-February - late June |
| Subjects available | Business and Finance, Law, Humanities |
| Credit system | Subjects are generally worth 2, 3 or 5 SU credit points each. 1 SU credit = 18 hours. |
| Study load | Approx. 15 SU credits = 40 Bond credits. |
| Application deadline | Spring semester: 1 November |
| Partner Exchange page | Exchange page |
Link to 2020 Fact Sheet.
Thailand
Mahidol University International College (MUIC) is located in Salaya in the province of Nakorn Pathom, approximately 20 minutes from Bangkok. The University is one of the most well-regarded in Asia and is newly AACSB accredited. It offers a broad range of undergraduate subjects in English.
| Agreement type / key programs | University wide |
| Academic calendar | Trimester 1: Early September - early December |
| Subjects available | Business, Communication, Creative Media, Film & Television, Health Sciences, Hospitality Management, Social Sciences Exchange students are encouraged to take the Thai Language and Culture |
| Credit system | Subjects are generally worth 4 credits each |
| Study load | Standard full-time study load is 16 credit points. |
| Application deadline | Trimester 1: 30 June Trimester 2: 30 September Trimester 3: 31 January |
| Partner Exchange page |
Link to Fact Sheet.