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about IHEA
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.
members guidebook
IHEA Members Guidebook 2025-2026
Our guidebook highlights the benefits of considering an independent higher education provider as part of your career and study plans. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nam vel tempor odio.
THE INDEPENDENT ADVANTAGE
The reasons why more and more students are choosing an independent provider:
Smaller class sizes
Smaller class sizes mean better learner engagement and allow for a high teaching quality.
Better student support
Independent providers focus more on outcomes and less on processes. In combination with smaller class sizes and a supportive community, this allows our providers to better respond to a student’s individual needs and development.
Higher student satisfaction
When it comes to student satisfaction, independent providers out perform public universities. Students benefit from better service and a better learning experience.
Field specialisation
Independent providers are often committed to a specific niche. This means academic excellence in a field and close relationships with industry partners.
Better learning opportunities
Independent providers put their students at the centre. Modern teaching facilities and a supportive community contribute to a student’s learning experience and personal development.
Better employability
We understand that choosing an independent provider is an investment in the future. That’s why our members are deeply committed to helping their students develop the skills and attributes that prepare them for professional success.
ACCREDITATION
All of our providers are fully accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency, TEQSA, the same regulator as Australian public universities.
Membership of IHEA is only open to providers that are registered with TEQSA. Membership is also conditional on continued compliance with IHEA’s Code of Good Practice. Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF) and Australian Quality Framework (AQF) also apply to all accredited higher education courses provided by IHEA members.
“Having studied at larger institutes, one of the things that set the Academy apart was the small, family-like class environments where we were driven by creative like-minded people to do our very best."
– Felisha Mina, Bachelor of Design Arts, LCI Melbourne
OUR MEMBERS
Our members are located across Australia and include independent universities, colleges and professional associations.
IHEA members educate students in a range of disciplines including Law, Engineering, Agricultural Science, Architecture, Business, Accounting, Tourism and Hospitality, Education, Health Sciences, Theology, Creative Arts, Information Technology and Social Sciences. IHEA members are higher education institutions with both for-profit and not-for-profit business models and they educate domestic and international students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
