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

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IHEA Submission | TEQSA Consultation Paper on the Interim Statement of Regulatory Expectations: Student Grievance and Complaint Mechanism

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) Consultation Paper on the Interim ...
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IHEA Calls for Sustainable International Education Policies to Protect Australia’s Economic Future

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is urging the next Australian Government to ensure the long-term sustainability of Australia’s international education sector. As outlined in IHEA’s ...
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IHEA Submission | Senate Inquiry into the Quality of Governance at Australian Higher Education Providers

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the Senate Inquiry into Quality of Governance at Australian Higher Education Providers, for which submissions are due by 3 ...
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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.

📢 IHEA launches our Federal Election Platform—14 key reforms for a stronger, fairer, and more innovative higher education sector. Stay tuned as we unpack each pillar!
What’s the biggest challenge for higher ed today? Drop your thoughts!

#IHEA #HigherEd

The IHEA team visited Campion College, Australia’s first liberal arts college! 🎓

Located in Western Sydney, Campion ranks #2 in skill development and #3 in teaching quality (QILT) nationwide. Proud to support independent education!
Learn more: https://ihea.edu.au/
#HigherEd

Met Rev. Prof. Bernard Malik, founder of Leaders Institute—a trailblazer in higher ed with campuses in Brisbane, Sydney & online.
As Australia’s first provider to offer a Master of Agricultural Info Management & MBA in Agribusiness, they’re shaping futures!

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