At Bond we have a strong contingent of international students, hailing from over 80 countries. This helps create a dynamic and multicultural community. To ensure, as an international student, your time at Bond is as enjoyable as possible, we have various support services available to you.
If you are looking for more information about living on the Gold Coast, please check out the Gold Coast Student Hub where they can help you navigate Australian systems, find accommodation, and keep you up to date with what is going on in and around the Gold Coast.
Transfer and release applications
International students who wish to transfer to another institution prior to completing six months of study in their principal program must apply for a release. Refer to the National Code for details and note that there are limited circumstances when a release may be granted.
All students must read the Student Transfer Policy prior to submitting an Application for Release.
Student assist
You’ll find our specialist team who support our international students in a range of areas at Student Assist. You’ll find Student Assist at the back of the Main Library.
Student Assist can help you with the following:
- Update and issue CoEs
- Monitor and report international students to the Australian immigration authority to ensure compliance with the ESOS Act and the National Code
- Monitor international sponsored students, including Australia Award scholarship holders
- Monitor student's compliance with their visa conditions relating to attendance
- Arrange and assist with Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Provision of letters (e.g. 485 completion letters, invitation letters)
- Assistance with Student Visa implications