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

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IHEA Submission | Productivity Commission inquiry into Building a Skilled and Adaptable Workforce

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Productivity Commission inquiry to Building a Skilled and Adaptable Workforce, particularly in ...
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IHEA Welcomes Self-Accrediting Authority Status for International College of Management, Sydney

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the decision by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency to grant the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) ...
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IHEA: Strengthening Australia’s Workforce and Education System for the Future

With the 2025 Federal Election approaching, Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is making a final call for practical, targeted reforms to strengthen Australia’s tertiary education ...
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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.

🎉 A warm welcome to Barton Business School, the newest member of IHEA!

Offering cutting-edge business education & industry-focused learning, they’re shaping tomorrow’s leaders. We’re thrilled to have you in our network.

#IHEA #BusinessEducation #HigherEd

👏 Congrats to IHEA member ICMS on gaining Self Accrediting Authority status from TEQSA!

“Congratulations to ICMS on being recognised for its longstanding commitment to excellence in higher education,” said IHEA Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr James Hart.

#IHEA #ICMS #TEQSA

Nominations are now open for the 2025 NSW International Education Awards!

Celebrate outstanding international students & sector excellence across education & industry 🎓

🗓️ Nominations close 28 July
🔗https://shorturl.at/78T8b

#StudyNSW #IHEA #HigherEd

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