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

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IHEA is the peak body representing independent higher education providers in Australia.

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.

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@independenthea ·

29 Jul

Some investments shape individual lives. The best ones strengthen a nation.

Independent higher education is doing both.
The sector contributes $3.0 billion in government tax revenue, increases national output by $14.0 billion, and contributes $13.1 billion to total incomes.

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@independenthea ·

28 Jul

Recently, IHEA Head of Advocacy Mitch Tanner visited Avondale University and met with Vice-Chancellor Professor Malcolm Coulson.

Avondale University is one of Australia’s newest universities, with a proud history of delivering quality higher education for more than 125 years.

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@independenthea ·

22 Jul

Every international student brings more than ambition. They bring energy, connection and economic impact.

In independent higher education, international students make up 61% of the student community and contribute $7.6 billion to Australia’s GDP.

They support local jobs,

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

IHEA is the peak body representing independent higher education providers in Australia.

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IHEA members are high-quality independent providers who are committed to the best educational opportunities for students.

TEQSA accredited

Australian Quality Standards Framework

Equity, Diversity, Choice

Best practice education

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

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