2026-11-02 · Diana Chu
Diploma Preparation Program at Bond: a facts-first guide for international applicants
The Diploma Preparation Program at Bond University asks for an ATAR of 40 or equivalent and an IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no sub score below 5.5.
The Diploma Preparation Program (DPP) at Bond University is a four-month, one-semester course taught on the Gold Coast Campus. It sits in the Academic and English Pathways study area. This guide sets out what Bond lists for the program, in the order applicants usually ask.
What the program is
Bond lists the program as the Diploma Preparation Program, program code CO-00020. Its CRICOS code is 0101445.
The program type is “Other Non-AQF”. It is a pathway course, not a standalone diploma qualification.
The listed study area is Academic and English Pathways. Study is on campus at the Gold Coast Campus.
How long it takes
The program runs for 4 months, which is one semester.
The complete program is 30 credit points. All of them are compulsory, so every student completes the same set of essential subjects.
Intakes currently listed
Bond lists four on-campus intakes at the Gold Coast Campus:
- September 2026
- January 2027
- May 2027
- September 2027
Tuition for international students
Bond lists the total program fee for international students by year:
- 2026: AUD 13,800
- 2027: AUD 14,430
Bond describes these figures as indicative. The fee varies with the subjects chosen and the year of entry, and the charge that applies is the one for the year you start; ask the enrolment team in this chat for the exact figure for your intake.
Academic entry requirement
The listed admission criterion is an ATAR of 40, or an equivalent Selection Rank from an Australian Year 12 qualification or equivalent.
English language requirement
Bond accepts several English tests. Two of them are listed here:
- IELTS Academic: an overall score of 6.0, with no sub score below 5.5.
- PTE Academic: an overall score of 50, with no Communicative Score below 42.
Bond also accepts TOEFL iBT for this program.
What the learning environment looks like
The program is delivered through Bond University College. Bond describes it as a supported learning environment that helps students ease into university life.
Teaching includes extra face-to-face sessions and tutorials. Classes are held in small groups.
Students work on their academic and digital literacy skills while they adjust to tertiary study. Those skills are the main focus of the semester.
Quick reference
- Program: Diploma Preparation Program (CO-00020)
- CRICOS: 0101445
- Duration: 4 months (1 semester)
- Credit points: 30, all compulsory
- Location: Gold Coast Campus, on campus
- Fee: AUD 13,800 (2026) and AUD 14,430 (2027)
- Academic entry: ATAR 40 or equivalent
- IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall, no sub score below 5.5
- PTE Academic: 50 overall, no Communicative Score below 42
Fees, intake dates and entry requirements follow what Bond publishes for the year of entry.