Study Abroad for the SUMMER
The Study Abroad Guide (at right) is the best place to start for complete and current information on studying at Bond as a summer abroad student (4 or 6 weeks).
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Getting Credit for Classes taken at Bond |
Summer Program - the Australian experience
6 week or 4 week Week Study/Travel Programs - The Australian Experience
July/August CRICOS CODE: 057416E
Presented as a combination of classroom and fieldwork, our four-week and six-week study programs are designed especially for overseas students to give you in-depth theoretical understanding of the Australian way of life, reinforced by the experience of being exposed to famous cultural, historical and ecological locations throughout Australia. Click image at left to view the program guide.
2010 FEES SHORT SUMMER PROGRAMS
6 week program (June 6 to July 17)
AUD $13,500 - 2 classes credits - equivalent to 6-8 credit points
4 week program (July 18 to August 14)
AUD $8,260 - 1 class credit - equivalent to 3-4 credit points (see exchange rate)
From when we meet you at the airport till we say goodbye, all essential travel, accommodation and food expenses are covered by the total package fee*
Program fees include:
- Course tuition and resource materials
- Share accommodation on campus at bond university
- Dormitory-style accommodation on field trips/tours
- All meals
- Internal flights, rail and coach travel within Australia
- Tours as specified in the itinerary
- Park, gallery, and attractions fees
- Local airport pickup and farewells
* travel cost from home country to Bond University and return not included.
Deposit for the six week program is $AUD450 by 1 April
Deposit for the four week program is $AUD350 by 1 May
Grading System
Bond University makes it easy for US students because it is the only Australian university that follows the American GPA system. The grading system is on a four point scale and a guide to the US equivalent is as follows:
Grade |
Description |
% Mark Range |
US Equivalent |
4 |
High Distinction |
85 - 100 |
A+ |
3 |
Distinction |
75 - 84 |
A |
2 |
Credit |
65 - 74 |
B |
1 |
Pass |
50 - 64 |
C |
-1 |
Conceded Pass |
47 - 49 |
D |
0 |
Fail |
< 47 |
F |
Getting Credit for Classes taken at Bond
This is not as complicated as you might think. Basically, the classes are listed that you will study during either the 4 or 6 week summer programs at Bond and then present the course material (which we provide you with) to the Foreign Study or International Programs office at your college who will help you secure the necessary approvals required before you depart for Australia.
Once you return from your studies at Bond, we will present your transcripts to your home college and they will credit those classes passed toward your degree.
IMPORTANT: Even though you receive credit for the classes completed (and passed) at Bond, the grade does not transfer so your GPA remains unaffected while studying abroad.
ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORITY - eta & Student Visas
As when traveling to many countries, you need to seek permission from that country to stay for extended periods of time. Accordingly, short summer program students can apply for the Electronic Travel Authority ETA on-line from the Australian Immigration Department.
Available online 24 hours a day 7 days a week, for applicants outside Australia. An Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) allows the holder to travel to Australia as many times as required within the validity period, which is 12 months from the date of issue. The maximum length of each visit is three months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority equivalent to a visa. There is no stamp or label placed in your passport.
If you think you may take on additional studies at Bond you will require a student visa if staying in Australia for more than three months. A Student Visa may only be applied for once you are accepted to study at Bond University and you have received your Confirmation of Enrollment. Don't sweat it though. We guide you through this process and make it pain free. For semester abroad students, it takes only 2 days and is done completely online.
Your student visa allows you to work upto 20 hours per week. Students are still not allowed to work until they have started their course, though, and the hours they can work have not been changed. This applies to both students and any family members travelling with them on their visa.
Work rights give students permission to work up to 20 hours a week while their course is in session and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks.
Entry Requirements for North American Students
Each application is assessed on an individual basis, however, Bond generally requires a current GPA of 2.5 and above to gain entry as a Study Abroad student.
Request an Summer Abroad Guide by mail
Click here to complete the form for us to mail you a Summer Abroad Guide. Remember, you can also open it and view it at any time at the top of this page.
How to Apply
Please visit the Get More Info section of this site for more information.