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.

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IHEA Very Disappointed in Yet Another Student Visa Fee Hike

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is very disappointed in the Government’s latestmove to increase the non-refundable student visa fee from $2,000 to $2,500. IHEA Chief ...
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IHEA Submission | Australian Tertiary Education Commission’s A More Joined−Up tertiary System: Discussion Paper

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the AustralianTertiary Education Commission’s (ATEC) A More Joined−Up Tertiary System: Discussion Paper, for ...
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IHEA Congratulates New ATEC Commissioners

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) congratulates Professor Barney Glover AO on his appointment as the first permanent Chief Commissioner of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission, ...
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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.

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is very disappointed in the Government’s latest move to increase the non-refundable student visa fee from $2,000 to $2,500.

IHEA Chief Executive Officer, the Hon Dr Peter Hendy, noted that the non-refundable Student Visa (Subclass

On 23 July, IHEA and Advance HE Australasia are hosting a free webinar exploring how the globally recognised Fellowship scheme is helping institutions:

🔹Strengthen teaching quality and educator capability
🔹Support staff retention and professional growth
🔹Provide tangible

IHEA was pleased to contribute to the ACBC International Education and Visitor Economy Forum 2026, with IHEA CEO Dr Peter Hendy joining the panel discussion on International Employability, Industry Engagement, and Beyond.

The discussion highlighted the vital role of

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