Signalling a new era in Australian education, Bond University welcomed its first cohort of 322 students on 15 May, 1989. It was Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, created in the tradition of the exclusive ivy league institutions in the northern hemisphere.
Today, Bond University is recognised on the national and international stage, with more than 30,000 graduates now working in 120 countries worldwide and a diverse cohort of globally minded students.
Bond's Indigenous student success rate is 92%, compared to the sector average of 78%
Bond is a truly diverse community, with students travelling from all over Australia and the world to study on campus. This global student cohort contributes to Bond's outstanding student experience by providing students with international experiences and networks, and valuable connections for their careers.
In 2023, Bond had a total of 5,707 enrolments, comprising 3,489 domestic and 2,218 international students.
Bond is proud to have one of Australia's lowest student-teacher ratios, enabling unmatched support and mentoring. Our personalised approach to education underpins Bond's student experience, with world-class academics and dedicated staff to support every student during their time at Bond - and beyond.
| Position type | Count |
| Teaching and research | 186 |
| Teaching focussed | 182 |
| Research focussed | 23 |
| Professional | 496 |
| Total | 887 |
Once a Bondy, always a Bondy. As a Bond graduate, you’ll have friends, colleagues and contacts wherever you go in the world. We have more than 30,000 graduates working in 120 countries across the globe. We also have 30 alumni chapters active in 25 cities and regional centres across 15 countries.
