IHEA is the peak body representing Independent Higher Education Providers in Australia
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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 on X
IHEA’s 2025 Members Forum wrapped up in Sydney! Thanks to Sarah Bendall (NSO), Michael Wells (MinterEllison), and Bill Simpson-Young (Gradient Institute) for insightful sessions on policy, AI, and student support.
#IHEA #AI #Policy #StudentSupport #IHEAForum2025
We’re excited to welcome Rob McGowan and Prof James Dalziel to the IHEA Board!
Huge thanks to Prof Kerri-Lee Krause and keynote John Scales for their insights at the 2025 AGM. Grateful to all who joined us!
#IHEA #AGM2025 #HigherEd #Leadership #TEQSA
