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

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IHEA Submission | The Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency’s Fees and Charges Consultation

Independent Higher Education Australia appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency’s (TEQSA) Fees and Charges consultation paper, for ...
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IHEA members continue to lead the way in the QILT Student Experience Survey

IHEA welcomes the release of the 2024 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) survey on Wednesday 17 September 2025. We congratulate many of our ...
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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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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.

Congratulations to IHEA member Governance Institute of Australia on successfully achieving re-registration by TEQSA.
A great recognition of their continued commitment to quality education, governance, and professional excellence. 👏
#HigherEd #IHEA #TEQSA #GovernanceInstitute

IHEA has lodged a submission on TEQSA’s proposed fee changes set for 1 Jan 2026. We’re calling for fairer, risk-based regulation and a cost model that reflects student load, not flat fees. Independent providers deserve sustainable regulation.
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#HigherEd

🎉 Congrats to IHEA member AIT on its successful re-registration by TEQSA.
For 25 years, AIT has delivered innovative education in media, animation, film, gaming, design and IT, a strong commitment to quality and student success.
#IHEA #HigherEd #TEQSA #StudentSuccess

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