Study at Bond University, Australia

• Bond University was founded in 1989, making it Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university and the university is renowned for its campus engagement programs, research initiatives.
• Bond University ranked No. 1 University for student experience – The Good Universities Guide 2018
• Bond University is distinguished to have been ranked in the Top 20 Small Universities across the world, by the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings.
• Bond University students have consistently awarded the varsity a five star rating for Student Support and this speaks volumes for the superb educational experience offered by the university.
• Located in Australia’s famed Gold Coast, Bond University occupies 50 acres of verdant campus and offers an all-round experience for its students

Bond University Ranking

Bond University ranked:

• 36th in Australia by Webometrics
• 29th in Australia by THE Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings – 2019

Why Study in Australia

• 15 Years Education Accepted: If you wish to study an MBA in Australia or an MS in Australia, you can directly apply after your Bachelors. You can immediately start your Masters level study in Australia in the same year that you finish your degree program in India since the Indian three years  of Bachelors is accepted by all Australian Universities
• Two Years Work Permit after course: The post-study work stream of this visa allows international students completing an Australian bachelor, masters or doctoral degree to remain in Australia to gain practical work experience after they graduate. Graduates of bachelor and masters by coursework degrees can apply for a two-year work visa at the completion of their degree; masters by research graduates are eligible for a three-year visa, and PhD graduates can apply for a four-year work visa in Australia.
• Education Quality: Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act, 2000 which ensures that institutions who enroll international students are registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). This ensures that Institutions meet stringent standards for marketing activities, education delivery, facilities and student support services. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) links 15 schools, vocational and university education qualifications into one national system which assures of a stellar education delivery system.
• Scenic & Friendly: The golden sands of the famed beaches along the Gold Coast, the Koala bears, the Aboriginal people as well as the classic Aussie drawl that gives Australia a distinct character of its own.
• English-speaking Country: Australia is an English speaking country and therefore, students will have no trouble in moving around and integrating themselves with the locals.
• Work and Study: With an Australian student visa, a student can work up to 40 hours a week in an occupation requiring basic skills like at grocery stores, gas stations etc.
• Companies in Australia: Australia has a booming economy, with tourism, hospitality, banking, healthcare, pharma, infrastructure, education, mining with the top 1000 companies in Australia accounting for over 28% of the trade like ANZ Banking, Woolworths, Wesfarmers, Rio Tinto, NSW Health, NAB, Telstra among several others.
• Exceptional Quality of Life: Australia’s per-capita GDP is greater than that of the UK, Canada, Germany and France in terms of parity in purchase power. Per Capita GDP (PPP) Australia is ranked 18th in the world (CIA World Factbook 2016). The country was ranked second in the United Nations 2019 Human Development Index and sixth in The Economist’s quality-of-life index.
• Permanent Residency: Australia offers a great opportunity to settle down in the country,especially if your occupation is on the National Occupation List (NOC)!

So all in all, TWO year Master’s (Coursework) + 2 Years Work Permit. Additionally, students who complete their Master’s study by research and Doctoral degree holders are eligible to apply for a three and four year post study work visa in Australia, respectively. Take this opportunity to settle down and Immigrate to  Australia – a country that offers you among the best work/life balance and brilliant medical facilities, opera, theater, beaches, wildlife safaris and much much more!

For more detailed reasons and information about advantages of studying in Australia, check out our Why Study in Australia page

Entry Requirements to Study at Bond University (BU), Australia

Postgraduate Courses: At least 55 % in Bachelors (we recommend 60%) or CGPA of 6.5 or higher (on a scale of 10). IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in the writing module and 6.0 in the others (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

Undergraduate Courses (after 12th): Completion of All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 55 % or Higher Secondary Certificate (State Board) with an average of 58 % or an IB score of 22. 86. IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in the writing module and 6.0 in the others (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

Bond MBA: Bachelor’s degree with at least one year of work experience (full-time) after graduation (which does not include summer placements, part-time or temporary work experience). IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in the writing module and 6.0 in the others (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

Bond University (BU) Scholarships

BU offers a range of scholarships for Indian students. We encourage students to apply for the BU scholarships as early as possible. For more information, you can always contact us, and we will help you right through the BU scholarship application process at no cost.

Several of the University and Australian Government scholarships for Indian students:

India Excellence Scholarship: Offered by Bond University, this scholarship offers tuition remission for deserving international students and is a commitment of the university to welcoming scholastically gifted students from abroad

English Pathways Studies scholarship:  This scholarship offers tuition assistance for high academic achievers who have received an offer to study at Bond University under the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program

International Graduate Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship offers tuition remission to international students who are applying for undergraduate program. All scholarships must be applied for alongside the main application form to ensure timely processing

Transformer Scholarship: The university offers two 50% tuition remission scholarships to those students who have high potential to affect real change through participation in the Transformer program

Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS): These scholarships are for international students opting for bachelors, masters and doctoral courses (Comprehensive scholarship covering medical, airfare, tuition etc.). Masters-level scholarships will be offered to exceptional Indian graduate students from high-performing institutions to study at one of Australia’s world-class universities. Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships offered by the Australian Government. With the AAS, your entire cost of study will be offset.

International PG Research Scholarship Award: Aimed at enabling excellent scholastic international students to study in Australia for the Master’s degree, the benefit of this scholarship is extensive and is offered on yearly basis.

Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF): Specifically aimed at mutual sectors of cooperation agreed upon by Australia and India in the fields of nanotechnology, agriculture, ICT, Marine Sciences etc., the scholarship enables Indian researchers to spend time at Australian institutions. The fellowships help to facilitate long-term science, technology and innovation collaboration and are generally term based scholarships covering all costs of the study, including return airfare, medical, tuition, stipend etc.

Bond University, Australia Deadline for Applications

Bond University admits students to the January, May and September semesters. The application deadline for admissions to Bond University would ideally be at least three months prior to the commencement of the semester. ILW India advises students to begin applying at least a year to eight months prior to the intake deadline so the university can assess and complete the paperwork.

Masters level courses at Bond University especially courses in Business and Management, Social Sciences, Economics, Architecture, Engineering etc. are in demand and we suggest you apply at the earliest for these courses. We, at ILW India, suggest that if you would like to apply to Bond University, do speak with us for further details on how you can apply and gain admission to Bond University.

Student Testimonial - Kishen Gandhi (Monash University, Class of 2020)

I can easily say that ILW Overseas Education Consultants have offered the best resolution for me when I decided to study in Australia. I received the best career guidance from Vishal sir and Neha ma’am, both of whom are almost like family now. In fact, right from the university selection to the visa process, it was smooth sailing with 100% support, 24×7. I am glad that I chose to absolutely rely on the expertise of ILW Overseas Education Consultants for my study abroad!

ILW India’s decade long experience in the field of Overseas Education is the result of the trust and confidence of thousands of students who have successfully gained scholarships and even, tuition waivers for their study abroad in Australia, USA, Canada and several other countries across the globe. We offer end to end process delivery, right from aptitude testing, career guidance to university selection, visa processing and beyond.