Earn Your Degree at Bond University

  Australia

• Gold Coast: 
Gold Coast

Description: AustraLearn has been appointed by 33 top-ranked universities in Australia and New Zealand as your application center in the U.S. and Canada. From start to finish, we provide you free support and enrollment assistance while you seek your degree in any field of study.

We are here for you on behalf of the universities as your central contact in the U.S. and Canada. They trust us to give you the information you need, when you need it, and financially support us to work on their behalf.

* We are financially supported by the universities so that all of our services can be FREE to you; we assist with the application, enrollment, financial aid, and student visa process.
* We are your central contact; we simplify the process by being your application center on your side of the world.
* You receive quicker responses to all your concerns and questions via direct personal contacts. The universities trust us to give you the information you need, when you need it.
* Many of the institutions we work with are ranked within the top 500 world-wide and 7 are in the top 50.
* The university is more apt to look at an application submitted by AustraLearn, because they know it has been reviewed by our staff and is complete upon arrival.

AustraLearn will facilitate your direct enrollment at Bond University into a bachelor's, master's or PhD prgram. Bond University is Australia's first and largest non-profit university. It offers dynamic courses which equip graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the challenges of today's 'internationalized' world in industry, business or technology.

Bond's teaching methods focus on high quality and personalized instruction. Staff/student ratios are low. Students have easy access to academic and other staff. The University's unique system of three semesters in each academic year, January, May and September, allows for an accelerated degree. The three-semester system is also an attractive option for study abroad students. The University is located on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Queensland offers a perfect climate of mild winters and warm summers; it has beautiful forests and beaches; it is safe and secure with a clean environment; and it is experiencing rapid growth in business, trade and industry. On-campus accommodation is available in the Halls of Residence.

Because the University has on-campus accommodation, this provides opportunities for many student initiated activities and clubs. Weekend or day trips are frequent for activities such as whale watching and sporting facilities abound including swimming, tennis, surfing, squash, bush walking, mountain climbing etc.

Highlights: Why study in Australia or New Zealand?

In addition to being exciting destinations that many people dream of visiting for a vacation, both Australia and New Zealand offer both personal and professionally rewarding educational opportunities for American and Canadian students.

Unprecedented Popularity

Both New Zealand and Australia are the fastest growing study abroad destinations for North Americans. In 2002, nearly 185,000 international students were enrolled at universities in Australia to earn their degree, and that number is increasing by 30% a year. In New Zealand, international student numbers are growing at over 40% per year.

International Recognition and Accreditation

A degree you earn in either country is recognized internationally and all universities are accredited and highly regulated by their respective governments, ensuring you of the highest quality education experience. In fact, both the Canadian and U.S. Departments of Education recognize the Australian and New Zealand higher education systems as among the very best in the world.

An Affordable Option

Earning a degree is very affordable, as tuition and fees plus cost of living are in most cases less than the USA and Europe. A favorable exchange rate continues to benefits students, especially Americans. Plus, you can take advantage of U.S. or Canadian government financial aid to help fund your studies.

Thousands of Choices

If there is something you want to study, you can find it at the universities in these countries. Thousands of majors and degree specialties are offered at the bachelor, master's, doctoral and other levels. A degree earned internationally-- particularly in countries as highly regarded and respected as Australia and New Zealand are-- will enhance your future employment opportunities and career advancement.

Bond University works closely with Student Flights located on campus, to give students the opportunity to participate in different adventures all over Australia and New Zealand. Most students' study abroad schedule allows them time to travel, sight see and experience the best the Gold Coast and surrounding areas have to offer. Opportunities exist for students to participate in organized group trips on the weekends involving visits to the Australia Zoo and home of former Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, surfing tours up and down the east coast of Australia, island hopping in the Whitsundays, a visit to Byron Bay and Fraser Island are a must, snorkeling above the Great Barrier Reef, and possibly a visit to outback Australia and the Northern Territory!

Bond Mate Program
To make a smooth transition to studying and living in Australia , Bond University has a Bond Mate program available for all students to join. You will be matched up with a student currently studying at Bond who will help answer any questions you may have before you come. Your Bond mate is someone you can look forward to meeting you once you arrive, to help show you around campus.

Cost in US$: varies by degree

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time Is 1- 2 weeks

Post Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

AustraLearn's Mission Statement: AustraLearn seeks to foster the development of future leaders, who, through international awareness, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship which exists between North America, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific in the context of the larger global community.

Year Founded: 1989