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

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IHEA Submission | Productivity Commission inquiry into Building a Skilled and Adaptable Workforce

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Productivity Commission inquiry to Building a Skilled and Adaptable Workforce, particularly in ...
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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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OUR
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 congratulates affiliate member Audit Express on their key role in the Aus4Skills VET QA program. Their insights showcased best practice in risk-based and digital QA, supporting international collaboration in VET.
🔗Learn more: https://ihea.edu.au/about/members/
#IHEA #AuditExpress #VET

We’re excited to welcome Crown Institute of Higher Education to the IHEA community!

With campuses in North Sydney, Sydney CBD and Canberra, CIHE delivers quality higher education from ELICOS to postgrad across key fields.

Meet our members: https://shorturl.at/hmZ3J

#IHEA #CIHE

📊Latest Student Visa Fast Facts reveal key trends:

• 115,495 visa apps lodged (Jan–Apr 2025), down 25.3%
• Higher Ed: 76,873 lodgements, down 11.1%
• VET: lodgements down 51.7%

🔗Exclusive insights for IHEA members: https://ihea.edu.au/about-us/

#IHEA #StudentVisas #HigherEd

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