IHEA is the peak body representing Independent Higher Education Providers in Australia
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IHEA Submission | Permanently Embed Undergraduate Certificates in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is providing feedback to the Department of Education to support Undergraduate Certificates being permanently embedded in the Australian Qualifications Framework ...
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IHEA Congratulates Australian College of Theology as a New University
As Australia’s newest University, the ACT has a long history of offering inter-denominational students access to study over 30 courses across 16 colleges. Having joined ...
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IHEA Submission | Department of Home Affairs Consultation on Evidence Requirements for Onshore Student Visas
Independent Higher Education Australia appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) consultation on evidence requirements for onshore Student visas, ...
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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.
