Bond University is Australia's first private not-for-profit university and is located in Robina, a suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland.
Since its founding on 15 May 1989, Bond University has primarily been a teaching-focused higher education institution featuring a three-semester-per-year timetable. The university is ranked 20th in the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings of the Best Small Universities in the World, and has been Australia's top university for the educational experience for 17 consecutive years.
Bond comprises four main university schools and academic faculties, through which it offers a range of accelerated undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and programs, diplomas, and non-award programs
Former names
Bond University of Applied Technology (1986)
Type
Private non-profit Research university
Established
1987
Accreditation
TEQSA
Budget
A$207.99 million (2023)
Chancellor
David Baxby
Vice-Chancellor
Tim Brailsford
Academic staff
391 (2023)
Students
5,707 (2023)
Campus
Suburban, 50 hectares (0.5 km2)
Colours
Blue and Gold
Nickname
Bull Sharks
Sporting affiliations
NRC, Premier Rugby, QFA – Division II, QAFLW
Mascot
Bondy the Bull Shark
Website
More About the University
Personalized Learning Small class sizes ensure individualized attention and support.
Accelerated Programs Opportunity to complete degrees in a shorter time frame.
Industry Connections Strong partnerships for internships and employment opportunities.
Global Recognition High rankings for student satisfaction and teaching quality.