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 Submission | ATEC Statement of Strategic Priorities 2027-28 Consultation

30 October 2026 ­­— IHEA welcomed the opportunity to make a submission on the ATEC Statement of Strategic Priorities 2027–28 Consultation IHEA supported the intention ...
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IHEA Submission | TEQSA Consultation Paper: SRE on adopting a definition of Islamophobia

12 September 2026: ­­— IHEA welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Consultation Paper: Statement of Regulatory Expectations (SRE): Adopting a Definition of Islamophobia. The ...
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IHEA Submission | ATEC Review of Research Requirements: ‘Australian University Category’ in the Higher Education Standards Framework

7 September 2026: IHEA responded to the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) Review of Research Requirements: ‘Australian University Category’ in the Higher Education Standards Framework ...
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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.

Register now for the 10 November webinar designed to support NUHEPS in Plan development and implementation of the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, commencing 1 January 2027. https://bit.ly/481x2Zb @AusGovEducation

Australia's Independent Higher education matters, not only to international students and private providers, but to the Australian economy. Like, reply or share if you agree. #HigherEducation

IHEA Member Kaplan Business School received a High Commendation for Best Practice in International Education for ‘Student Voice Week’.
IHEA congratulates Kaplan for being recognised as amongst the best of Australia’s international education community. @IEAAustralia @StudyKBS