IHEA’s members are Australia’s quality independent higher education providers – committed to excellence in teaching, learning, student support, and skills development.
All IHEA members are registered and accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) – the national quality assurance and government regulatory agency for higher education.
IHEA’s members include:
Independent Universities.
University Colleges.
Institutes of Higher Education.
IHEA’s members offer courses from diplomas through to doctorates in a wide range of disciplines.
EQUALS International is a trusted and highly regarded independent education provider in South Australia. Founded in 1991, EQUALS delivers values-based vocational and higher education with a strong focus on quality, care, and real-world outcomes. Courses span Nursing and Health, Education and Training, Social Work and Community Services, Electrotechnology, and integrative health fields such as Ayurveda and Remedial Therapy. Learning is practical and industry-aligned, supported by partnerships and work-integrated opportunities. EQUALS is known for an education experience that nurtures wellbeing, belonging, and character—helping students grow in confidence, service-minded leadership, and meaningful pathways into work.
Education, Health, Management and Commerce, Mixed Field Programs, Society and Culture
People in our community are passionate about excelling and growing: academically, professionally, creatively, personally, spiritually, and in their understanding of the world and their place in it.
Eynesbury has been providing exceptional pathways to prepare students for university since 1989. We offer Foundation and Diploma programs, Academic English language programs, and Senior Secondary High School Years 10, 11 and 12.
As one of the leading universities in Australia, we welcome students from around the globe to study in Australia and experience the vibrant culture and world-class education that our institution has to offer. With a strong focus on catering to the needs of international students, we provide comprehensive support services to ensure a smooth transition and a rewarding academic journey.
We are a leading professional membership association dedicated to the support and empowerment of those responsible for governance and risk management. Our events, education programs and extensive resources, provide our 7,000+ members and subscribers with the tools and knowledge to drive strong, accountable performance in their role and enhance their career in the future.
Located on campus in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Griffith College is your best on-campus pathway to the second year at Griffith University. Worried about grades? With lower entry requirements and a more supportive learning environment, Griffith College is your pathway to successful further study.
The Higher Education Leadership Institute (HELI) is a new education provider aimed at fulfilling a niche role in the independent higher education sector. Through its team of higher education experts and researchers, HELI delivers global best-practice advisory services, mentoring and training to higher education providers.
Established in 1963, Holmes Institute is a multi-sector provider of education with faculties of Vocational Education, Training, Higher Education and Secondary Education. We are committed to providing the highest quality education to enable and empower students to seek self-improvement, irrespective of nationality, gender or belief.
Creative Arts, Information Technology, Management and Commerce
IBC Education is a higher education provider located in Adelaide and Melbourne. IBC Education is an aspiring higher education institution that seeks to provide innovative higher education options to students from around the world.
Founded on the 30+ years success as a private higher education provider, ICHM’s renowned hospitality in business school, we have broadened our focus with a Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and Entrepreneurship), as well as continuing to deliver the well-established Bachelor of Business (Hospitality) and Masters of International Hotel Management.
Food, Hospitality and Personal Services, Management and Commerce