High school student experiences

Experience university, in high school

Transitioning from high school to university may seem daunting, but with Bond University’s hands-on, real-life experiences designed for high school students, you can get a feel for what university is really like before you have even applied. 

Enrich your high school experience, have the opportunity to gain credits for your future studies, and discover life at Bond with one of these unique opportunities, designed especially for students in Years 10, 11, and 12.

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Upcoming experience days

Bond University Film and Television Academy Awards (BUFTA)

The Bond University Film & Television Academy Awards (BUFTA) is Australia’s premier filmmaking competition for Year 11 and 12 students, providing aspiring filmmakers with the opportunity to showcase their talent. The competition encourages students to develop skills in storytelling, directing, editing and production through the creation of short films across a range of genres. Finalists are invited to a prestigious red-carpet awards ceremony where they compete for a variety of prizes, including a full scholarship to study Bond University’s Bachelor of Film and Television.

Entries open 1 June, 2026 and close 1 September, 2026.

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Experience Bond for a day

Experience Days

Get to know what it's really like to study at Bond at one of our Experience Days. Designed for students in Years 11 and 12, Experience Days are a unique experience to go behind the scenes of your future degree, and see whether it's the right fit.

Campus tours

Imagine your future at Bond University by taking a tour of our beautiful campus. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll explore our facilities, including our libraries, Sports Centre, on-campus dining options, classrooms, and of course, the iconic Arch.

Open Days

Our Open Days are the perfect opportunity to get to know us better. Visit our beautiful campus in person or virtually, and learn all about the study areas, facilities, and resources that have contributed to our award-winning student experience.

Ideas Camp

Ignite your entrepreneurial flame at Ideas Camp, an immersive day-long business workshop hosted by the Bond Business School. Throughout the event, you'll hear from successful young entrepreneurs and Bondies about how they broke into the world of business.

Put your skills to the test

These annual events are run by Bond University and are for high school students who want to put their skills to the test, gain knowledge of a future study area, and experience university life in a fun and unique way. 

National High School Mooting competition

Step into the shoes of a professional lawyer at the National High School Mooting Competition hosted by Bond University Faculty of Law. Compete against other students in front of real judges, barristers, and lawyers. This is an unmatched opportunity for high school students in Years 11 and 12 who want to build valuable legal skills. 

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Bond University High School Model United Nations (BUHMUN) conference

The Bond University High School Model United Nations (BUHMUN) conference is a two-day experience that challenges high school students to take on the role of a modern diplomat and represent a country’s position in simulated international debates. A hands-on and exciting opportunity for students to learn about international relations and find out more about Bond University. 

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