IHEA is the peak body representing Independent Higher Education Providers in Australia

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IHEA Acknowledges Passage of Higher Education Reforms

Independent Higher Education Australia acknowledges the passage of the Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025 (the ELA Bill) through Parliament today.
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IHEA Submission | Senate Inquiry into the Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Senate Inquiry into the Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Bill ...
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Submission

IHEA Submission | House of Representatives Inquiry into Building Asia Capability in Australia Through the Education System and Beyond

Independent Higher Education Australia appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the House of Representatives Inquiry into Building Asia Capability in Australia Through the Education ...
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MEMBERS​

IHEA members are high-quality independent providers who are committed to the best educational opportunities for students.

TEQSA accredited

All IHEA members are registered and accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) – the national regulator of all Australian higher education providers including public universities.

Australian Quality Standards Framework

The Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF) and Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) apply to all higher education courses provided by IHEA members.

Equity, Diversity, Choice

IHEA members are committed to the best educational opportunities for students and best practice in Australian Higher Education.

Best practice education

IHEA members are some of the oldest, and the newest, higher education providers in Australia, offering programs from undergraduate to masters and doctoral studies.

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

Independent providers score the highest quality rankings in government student consumer surveys. Independent providers dominate the top 25 rankings and are consistently rated higher than public universities for teaching quality and engagement, skills development, student support and service, and peer engagement.

View the information below and see why an independent provider can help you succeed.

IHEA was proud to attend the NSW International Education Awards. Great to connect with Ben O’Hara from AIM and see Frayed Lines, the AIM student band, light up the room.

🎉Congratulations to all nominees and winners.

#InternationalEducation #IHEA #NSWEducationAwards #AIM #NSW

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We're proud to be shortlisted for Association of the Year 2025 by the Associations Forum!

This reflects the strength of our members and our commitment to advancing independent higher education across Australia.

Thank you to all who support our work.

#IHEA #HigherEd #HigherEd

Great to visit Crown Institute of Higher Education last week!

Thanks to Dr Narayan Tiwari for the warm welcome and insights. Proud to see the impact of quality independent education up close.

#IHEA #HigherEd #CIHE #IndependentEducation #Sydney

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