IHEA is the peak body representing Independent Higher Education Providers in Australia
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IHEA Welcomes the Return of International Students to NSW: First Plan Lands in Sydney
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the return of international students, with the first plane of students landing in Sydney today. “Today’s arrival of international …
IHEA Welcomes the Extension of Undergraduate Certificate in AQF to June 2025
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is delighted that the Australian, State and Territory government Education and Skills Ministers have agreed to extend availability of the …
IHEA Welcomes Federal Government Announcement on FEE-HELP Loan Fee Removal for 2022
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the federal government announcement that the FEE-HELP Loan Fee exemption will be extended until 31 December 2022. “The announcement …
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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.
