IHEA is the peak body representing Independent Higher Education Providers in Australia
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IHEA Welcomes Self-Accrediting Authority Status for International College of Management, Sydney
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the decision by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency to grant the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) ...
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IHEA: Strengthening Australia’s Workforce and Education System for the Future
With the 2025 Federal Election approaching, Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is making a final call for practical, targeted reforms to strengthen Australia’s tertiary education ...
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IHEA: Permanent Recognition of Undergraduate Certificates Supports Lifelong Learning and Skills Development
As part of its 2025 Federal Election Platform, Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) called for Undergraduate Certificates to be embedded into the Australian Qualifications Framework ...
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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.
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