Bond University

The Bond University is a private not-for-profit university located in Robina, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.


The University was established at the initiative of Alan Bond, the founder and Chairman of Bond Corporation and its development funded via a joint venture between Bond Corporation in Australia and the Japanese entity, EIE International.^[3] In 1987, the Parliament of Queensland granted Bond University university status via the passage of the Bond University Act.^[4] The University commenced teaching in May 1989 with an initial intake of 322 students.^[5]
In 1991, EIE acquired Bond Corporation's share of the company development that controlled the land on which the University buildings were constructed and the surrounding development lands.
The campus was acquired by Bond University Ltd in its own right in August 1999.


As the only university in Australia with an academic calendar similar to that of the U.S., Bond University allows students with difficult schedules to spend a semester abroad in one of the most beautiful parts of the country and still be back in time for summer obligations. Here students can study an array of subjects thanks to the university’s comprehensive course offerings. In addition to the convenient calendar, Bond participants enjoy studying with students from around the world and amazing housing options, including TEAN’s accommodation adjacent to campus or even beach housing.

Overview

 Enjoy your study abroad experience at Australia's first private university - TEAN’s Bond University program is the top ranked study abroad program in Australia and second in the world based on student reviews from Abroad101.com

 

 
Select from our full suite of housing options - live on the beach in our off-campus apartments, adjacent to campus in high quality apartments, or in on-campus housing at Bond

Explore the Great Barrier Reef and tropical far north Australia during your comprehensive six-day Orientation Program, with a week of adventure and learning

 

 Take advantage of our pre- or post- semester excursion to the beautiful islands of Fiji to experience traditional village life as well as some of the most stunning sunsets in the world

 

 Live on the Gold Coast, known for its ideal climate, great beaches and exciting nightlife

 

 Appreciate access to TEAN’s Gold Coast-based Resident Director and other in-country staff for continued support throughout the semester

 

 

Homeless World's Longest Lunch 2016

 

 

The HEAT Homeless World’s Longest Lunch is an event for people affected by homelessness. It runs each year as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and highlights the issues surrounding homelessness, disengagement and empowerment. Since 2009 over 1,000 homeless members of the community have dined on HEAT.


In 2016, the HEAT Homeless World's Longest Lunch will take place on Friday 4 March where some of Melbourne’s homeless and disadvantaged will be provided with a three course meal.


HEAT students will also help prepare, cook and service the event, providing them with industry experience as part of their Certificate II in Hospitality. The students will learn vital skills to empower them to engage in customer service and the hospitality industry, one of Australia’s fastest growing industries