Bond University

Bond University
Coat of arms
Former name
Bond University of Applied Technology (1986)[1]
Motto
Forever learning[2]
TypePrivate non-profit[3] research university[4]
Established23 April 1987; 37 years ago (1987-04-23)[1]
Founder
AccreditationTEQSA[7]
BudgetA$207.99 million (2023)[8]
ChancellorDavid Baxby[9]
Vice-ChancellorTim Brailsford[10]
Academic staff
391 (2023)[11]
Administrative staff
496 (2023)[11]
Total staff
887 (2023)[11]
Students5,707 (2023)[11]
Undergraduatesc. 2,568 (2023)[11]
Postgraduatesc. 2,168 (2023)[11]
Other students
c. 285 research (2023)[11]
c. 684 other (2023)[11]
Address
14 University Drive
,
Gold Coast
,
Queensland
,
4226
,
Australia[12]
CampusSuburban, 50 hectares (0.5 km2)[13]
ColoursBlue Gold
NicknameBull Sharks[14]
Sporting affiliations
NRC
(Queensland Country)
Premier Rugby
(Bond Rugby Club)
QFA – Division II
(Bond AFL Club)
QAFLW
(Bond AFL Club)
MascotBondy the Bull Shark[15]
Websitebond.edu.au
Logotype of Bond University

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.[16][17] 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.[18][19]

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.[20][21]

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.

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  2. ^ "Graduation" (PDF). Bond University. Gold Coast, Queensland. August 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 July 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Bond University ACNC GROUP". Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Australian Taxation Office (Australian Government). Archived from the original on 7 July 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Research". Bond University. Gold Coast, Queensland. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  5. ^ a b "BOND UNIVERSITY HONOURS ITS HISTORY". Business News. Perth, Western Australia. 12 May 2016. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  6. ^ "30th Anniversary of Bond University". Monument Australia. Archived from the original on 28 May 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Bond University". Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. Melbourne, Victoria. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  8. ^ "2323 Annual Accounts" (PDF). Bond University. Gold Coast, Queensland. Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 July 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  9. ^ "University Council and committees". Bond University. Gold Coast, Queensland. Archived from the original on 7 July 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  10. ^ "University executive". Bond University. Gold Coast, Queensland. Archived from the original on 20 August 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h "Facts and figures". Bond University. Gold Coast, Queensland. Archived from the original on 7 July 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  12. ^ "Contact". Bond University. Gold Coast, Queensland. Archived from the original on 11 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  13. ^ "The campus". Bond University. Gold Coast, Queensland. Archived from the original on 15 April 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  14. ^ "High Performance and Student Sport Clubs". Bond University. Gold Coast, Queensland. Archived from the original on 7 July 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  15. ^ Morrison-Thiagu, Saskia (23 September 2023). "Ranking 17 Aussie Uni Mascots By How Much I'd Sacrifice One To Score An HD". PEDESTRIAN.TV. Sydney, New South Wales: Nine Entertainment. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  16. ^ "Bond University may be first of many". The Canberra Times. Vol. 62, no. 19, 168. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 29 March 1988. p. 24. Archived from the original on 21 August 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  17. ^ Affleck, John; Potts, Andrew (6 June 2016). "The controversial life of Alan Bond, who built his lasting legacy in the heart of the Gold Coast". The Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  18. ^ "Bond University". The Good Universities Guide. Archived from the original on 11 December 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  19. ^ "Expert group meets to shape Labor's education inquiry". The Australian. 19 June 2018. Archived from the original on 16 October 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  20. ^ "University timeline". Bond University. Archived from the original on 5 April 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  21. ^ "Bond notches 17 years in top spot". Bond University. Retrieved 11 September 2022.