IHEA is the peak body representing Independent Higher Education Providers in Australia
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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.
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👏 Congrats to IHEA member MIECAT on renewing its TEQSA registration for the maximum 7 years with no conditions.
A testament to their strong governance, quality assurance and integrity. We’re proud to support independent providers like MIECAT.
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Last week our CEO visited IHEA member Adelaide Central School of Art, a top visual arts institute in SA with 97.1% student satisfaction (QILT 2020). Thanks to Penny Griggs and Monte Masi for the warm welcome.
Learn more: https://www.ihea.edu.au
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IHEA is proud to support the 2025 Financial Review Higher Education Summit.
The Education Minister will open the event, with panels on AI, skills, academic freedom and more. IHEA members get exclusive registration discounts.
🔗 https://ihea.edu.au/ihea-membership/
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