1. INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE
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3. GOLD COAST WEATHER Subtropical climate
Gold Coast has bright, sunny days (around 300 of them a year!)
Warm in summer and mild in winter - there is really no 'bad' time to visit
Seasons are the reverse of the Northern Hemisphere
Season
Months
Temperature (Celsius)
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Summer
December – February
20-30 degrees
68-86 degrees
Autumn
March – May
15-25 degrees
59-77 degrees
Winter
June – August
11-22 degrees
52-72 degree
Spring
September – November

5. FAST-TRACKED DEGREES
Graduate 12 months or more ahead of the rest by studying three semesters per year
Start dates are in January, May and September

6. STUDY OPTIONS
Bond offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees through the following faculties:
Faculty of Business
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine
Faculty of Law
Institute of Sustainable Development and Architecture
English Language Institute (BUELI)
Bond College (foundation programs)

7. ACCOMMODATION & SUPPORT SERVICES

8. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Security with monitoring of all areas of the University for the safety of students, staff and visitors 24/7
Medical Clinic providing general medical treatment and advice
Student administration staff to assist with enrolment, timetabling, financial aid, Overseas student health cover (OSHC), Student Visas, Graduation
Student Learning Support to help students improve their academic skills. English Language help is also available for international students
Counselling service by qualified student counsellors to assist with anything from transitioning to university, to study pressures and personal problems
Disability Services, students with a disability, illness, injury, mental or
health condition are encouraged to contact the Disability Officer to discuss
strategies and academic adjustments that may be required during their study

9. ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
Live in team of Resident Fellows
Easy walking distance of University facilities
Single and twin share rooms
Private or share bathroom facilities
Free wireless internet
Air conditioning
Serviced weekly
Free laundry facilities
Cost between $130 - $225 per week depending on room style

10. ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION

11. HALLS OF RESIDENCE – SINGLE ROOM

12. ACCOMMODATION CENTRE
Twin or Single Rooms

13. THE TOWERS
Shared Common Rooms

14. ON-CAMPUS DINING Café Bond The Brasserie Papyrus Café Cerum
The University Club
Don’s
Bond Coffee Cart

15. DINING PLAN
Cost per semester (15 weeks) = $1,800 starting January 2013
All top ups (add credit) Min $110 (incl. GST)
Off Campus students can utilise the dining plan starting at increments of $110 (incl. GST)
Use Dining Plan dollars by swiping ID Card
Meals are served 7 days a week in The Brasserie
Visit The University Club our A la Carte restaurant for lunch

16. BOOKING ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
On-campus accommodation is in high demand so it is best to complete the application form as early as possible
$600 down payment is required to secure your booking
The balance of accommodation fees and meal package are payable at the beginning of each semester
Accommodation can be booked online at:

17. OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
Wide variety of accommodation available near the campus
Options include houses, apartments on a single or share basis
External accommodation service providers ‘The Accommodation People’ can assist you with finding accommodation before you arrive. Visit there website at

18. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO CONSIDER?
Tuition fees – cost per subject x no of subjects required for the degree
Books and study materials - specific to your degree choice
Student Activity Fee - SAM $91 per semester
Accommodation - Living On Campus / Living Off Campus
Living allowance - food, entertainment, clothing and the like
Parking - Free Parking on Campus
Transport – public transport, fuel

19. Example – Cost of a Degree
4 x Subjects of Study per $3,866 per subject
$15,464 per semester (for 4 full time subjects)
6 Semesters of study (at 24 Units for the full Degree) = $92,784
As a Not For Profit organisation, students pay full tuition fees. All tuition fees are invested back into the university
In a Public University, the government subsidises the student tuition and the students pays
a ‘student contribution’ which is a portion of the full tuition fees
To be eligible to apply for Fee-Help, students simply need to be Australia citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa, and also have a tax file number. If you don’t already have a tax file number, I would suggest applying for one nice and early. There is a fee loan associalted with this loan and we suggest you look intot he finer details at

20. How Students at Bond Fund their Degree:
Self Funded
Trust Fund
Family Support
Personal Loan
Government loan
Contribution of Income / savings
Scholarship Opportunity – for High Performing Students
Bursary – Students may apply for a living expense bursary through their Regional Manager
You may pay at the start of each semester for the number subjects you are studying

21. Opportunities to Support Funding Your Degree:
Bond University Scholarship Programs
International Student Scholarship - Award 50% or 25% of tuition fees for any single or combined undergraduate
Dean’s Scholarship
- Scholarships cover 10% -40% of any single or combined undergraduate
International Collegiate Scholarship
- 50% tuition remission for any single or combined undergraduate degree (exc MBBS)
Living Expense Bursary
$5000 Cash Bursary in the first semester
Not available to scholarship recipients
Now we will got hrough our scholarship program.
It is important to note that Bond does not offer any means-tested scholarships. All scholarships are funded directly by the university or in some case, corporate sponsors and are therefore all awarded based on merit.
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22. APPLICATION PROCESS
Students must apply via our normal Bond University Application Form at
Students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships as they believe they are eligible for
Some scholarships have specific application deadlines –always check the website
Most students will receive their program offer, and will be notified on the outcome of their scholarship application separately if successful
Now we will got hrough our scholarship program.
It is important to note that Bond does not offer any means-tested scholarships. All scholarships are funded directly by the university or in some case, corporate sponsors and are therefore all awarded based on merit.
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23. QUESTIONS?
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24. THANK YOU
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