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

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IHEA Letter to Ben Rimmer on Higher Education Provider Registration and Funding

Dear BenThank you for the meeting on 2 July 2025 to discuss higher education priorities and the important role of independent higher education providers in ...
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More Certainty For Australian International Education

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the increase in the Government’s National Planning Level to 295,000 international student places for 2026, announced earlier today.IHEA remains ...
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IHEA Submission | Feedback on the Proposed Australian Qualifications Framework Qualifications Pathways Policy: Credit and Recognition and Credit Recognition Guidance

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the revised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Qualifications Pathways Policy: Credit and Recognition and ...
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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 CEO Dr Peter Hendy joined OECD Sec-Gen Mathias Cormann at the ACCI General Council in Melbourne last week.
Representing Australia’s independent higher ed sector via Business at OECD, Dr Hendy continues to champion education, skills & workforce development on the global stage

Last week, IHEA’s Head of Advocacy Mitch Tanner represented independent higher education at MyeQuals Connect and THE Campus Live ANZ, ensuring providers’ voices are heard in key discussions on secure records, innovation and the future of education.

#IHEA #Advocacy

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Great to meet Hon Julian Hill MP, Assistant Minister for International Education & Multicultural Affairs, at Parliament House this week.

IHEA CEO Dr Peter Hendy highlighted the vital role of independent providers in Australia’s international education sector.

#IHEA #HigherEd

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