Bond University

Bond University is Australia’s first private not-for-profit university, located in the picturesque town of Robina on the beautiful Gold Coast of Queensland. The university is marked by its sandstone buildings and picturesque setting amongst the man-made lake named Lake Orr. The boutique learning environment is characterized by small group learning environments and a student-centered approach to learning. The university is renowned for its "Bondy" spirit and unique academic calendar that follows a three-semester-per-year format. This enables students to learn at a faster rate compared to many public institutions. The university is a vibrant international hub that attracts a diverse community of scholars and researchers from all over the globe to the rapidly growing city.

The university was founded in 1987 through a joint venture between an Australian businessman named Alan Bond and a Japanese entrepreneur named Harunori Takahashi. The institution was officially granted university status through an Act of Parliament in Queensland in April 23, 1987. The institution opened its doors to its founding students in May 1989. The early days were marred by a number of challenges. The founding partners suffered a financial collapse in the early 1990s. The collapse created uncertainty over the future of the institution. The institution, however, overcame these challenges and has since thrived as an independent institution since 1999. 

The institution has since become a leader in the Australian academic sector in terms of student satisfaction and graduate employability. The institution has consistently achieved top ratings in terms of its academic experience. The institution has world-class facilities such as the Soheil Abedian School of Architecture. The institution remains committed to innovation and entrepreneurship. The institution maintains strong ties with international industry leaders while remaining committed to its founding principles and its place on the traditional lands of the Yugambeh people. The institution offers a global perspective and a close-knit community that shapes future leaders who can cope in a modern workforce.