IHEA is the peak body representing Independent Higher Education Providers in Australia
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IHEA: Australian Universities Accord Final Report Sets Scene for Higher Education Future
February 25, 2024
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) CEO, Dr Peter Hendy, welcomes the Australian Universities AccordFinal Report and notes its comprehensive recommendations aimed at bolstering the higher ...
Read More IHEA Submission on Consultation Paper on a National Skills Passport
February 16, 2024
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) has provided a submission on the consultation paper released by the Department of Education and the Department of Employment and ...
Read More IHEA Welcomes the Appointment of Prof Barney Glover as New Head of Jobs and Skills Australia
February 10, 2024
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) warmly welcomes the appointment of Professor Barney Glover as the new head of Jobs and Skills Australia. Professor Glover’s record ...
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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 skills development.
View the information below and see why an independent provider can help you succeed.