Does Bond University offer scholarships?

You should consider some of the factors while choosing between International College of Management, Sydney & Bond University for MIM. While ICMS provides a one-year programme that is very hands-on and practical, Bond University offers a programme that is 1.5 years long and follows a more traditional academic style. They teach a lot about management theories and let students choose to study more about marketing, finance, or managing people. 

ICMS also has the advantage of prominent industry partnerships and has a record 90% graduate employment rate within three months of graduation. Class sizes at ICMS are smaller providing more personalized attention while Bond University has larger class sizes that exposes you to people with different perspectives & cultures. ICMS is located in the bustling city of Sydney which is known for oppirtunities and a cross-culutural environment. Bond University is located in Gold Coast which is a beach town and has a more relaxed armosphere. ICMS is more affordable than the latter and also provides plenty of scholarship opportunities.

Bond University provides shared or private on-campus accommodation and off-campus accommodation services. There are various options to live on-campus, from single rooms to flats with different accommodation rates. These rates usually include laundry, electricity, water, wireless internet, and weekly cleaning. On-campus rooms are in high demand, so the university recommends apply for a room as soon as the accommodation booking period opens.

Apart from university housing, students can also opt to stay:

• Homestays: It offers students a fully supported living experience with a local host family. The university’s homestay programme is professionally managed by the Australian Homestay Network.

• Shared Accommodation: Students looking for flatmates can rent shared units, townhouses, or larger homes located in suburbs adjacent to the campus like Varsity Lakes or Robina.

• Couple and Family Accommodation: For students with family, there is a variety of rental accommodation available across the Gold Coast, ranging from beachside apartments to suburban family homes near schools, business precincts, and retail centres.

Meal Plans

For students living on campus, it is compulsory to have a dining plan. These flexible prepaid plans can be used to purchase meals on campus at Lakeside Bar and Restaurant, Papyrus Café, Don’s Tavern, Coffee Cart at Palm Court, Bond Express, Pulse Café and the University Club. For those living on campus, three dining plan options are available – AUD 2,000, AUD 2,250, or AUD 2,500. Top-ups/additional credit can be purchased for a minimum of AUD 110 (including GST).

Accommodation Cost

Source: Bond University