IHEA is the peak body representing Independent Higher Education Providers in Australia
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IHEA Welcomes Announcement on Progressing Universities Accord Higher Education Review
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the Government’s announcement outlining the process for progressing the “Universities Accord” higher education review. Tonight, Minister for Education Jason …
IHEA CEO Represents Independent Higher Education Sector at Productivity Commission ‘Productivity Inquiry’
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) CEO Dr Peter Hendy represented Australia’s independent higher education sector by appearing and speaking at the Productivity Commission’s ‘Productivity Inquiry’ …
IHEA Position Paper on Student Visa Processing Issues Impacting Independent Higher Education Sector
Today, Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) releases a Position Paper on visa processing issues impacting Australia’s independent higher education sector. This Position Paper outlines patterns …
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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 skills development.
View the information below and see why an independent provider can help you succeed.
