Bond University
Former name | Bond University of Applied Technology (1986) |
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| Motto | Forever learning |
| Type | Private non-profit research university |
| Established | 23 April 1987 |
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| Accreditation | TEQSA |
| Budget | A$207.99 million (2023) |
| Chancellor | David Baxby |
| Vice-Chancellor | Tim Brailsford |
Academic staff | 391 (2023) |
Administrative staff | 496 (2023) |
Total staff | 887 (2023) |
| Students | 5,707 (2023) |
| Undergraduates | c. 2,568 (2023) |
| Postgraduates | c. 2,168 (2023) |
Other students | c. 285 research (2023) c. 684 other (2023) |
| Address | 14 University Drive , , 4226 , |
| Campus | Suburban, 50 hectares (0.5 km2) |
| Colours | Blue Gold |
| Nickname | Bull Sharks |
Sporting affiliations | Premier Rugby (Bond Rugby Club) QFA – Division II (Bond AFL Club) QAFLW (Bond AFL Club) |
| Mascot | Bondy the Bull Shark |
| Website | bond.edu.au |
Bond University is Australia's first private not-for-profit university and is located in Robina on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Since its opening on 15 May 1989, Bond University has primarily been a teaching-focused higher education institution featuring a three-semester-per-year timetable.
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.