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

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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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IHEA: Permanent Recognition of Undergraduate Certificates Supports Lifelong Learning and Skills Development

As part of its 2025 Federal Election Platform, Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) called for Undergraduate Certificates to be embedded into the Australian Qualifications Framework ...
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IHEA: Streamline Regulation for Dual Sector Providers

As part of its 2025 Federal Election Platform, Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is calling on the next government to reduce red tape for dual ...
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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.

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the reappointment of the Hon Jason Clare MP as the Minister for Education in the Albanese Government.

Please see the full media release below.
#HigherEd #Education #IHEA #Australia

We’re thrilled to welcome Instructure, the creators of Canvas, as a new Affiliate Member of IHEA!

Looking forward to working together to elevate student success and support independent #HigherEd in Australia.

#IHEA #EdTech #Canvas #Instructure

From 1 April 2025, TEQSA has adopted a centralised enquiries model to deliver more consistent support for higher education providers.

IHEA actively advocated for this in our Fees and Charges submission and welcomes the launch.

#IHEA #TEQSA #HigherEd

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