Established in 1987, the Bond University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Gold Coast (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Queensland. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Bond University (Bond) is a small-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. Bond University (Bond) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 36-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Australian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Bond also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.