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 engagement, skills development, student support and service, and peer engagement.

View the information below and see why an independent provider can help you succeed.

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!
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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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Exciting news! The Australian College of Theology (ACT) is officially Australia’s newest university!

With thousands of students across 30+ courses, ACT has been a leader in higher education since 1891. A proud IHEA member since 2002, congrats on this huge milestone! 🎓
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