IHEA is the peak body representing Independent Higher Education Providers in Australia
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IHEA Congratulates Alan Finch AM on Australia Day Honour
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) congratulates Alan Finch on being made a Memberof the Order of Australia in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List. In ...
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IHEA Acknowledges Passage of Higher Education Reforms
Independent Higher Education Australia acknowledges the passage of the Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025 (the ELA Bill) through Parliament today.
Read More IHEA Submission | Senate Inquiry into the Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Senate Inquiry into the Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Bill ...
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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 engagement, skills development, student support and service, and peer engagement.
View the information below and see why an independent provider can help you succeed.
