HEA members are higher education institutions educate domestic and international students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. IHEA’s diverse membership includes large independent universities, colleges, business schools, niche providers and professional associations with for-profit and not-for-profit business models. IHEA members variously offer offering a range of educational programs from bachelor degree through to doctoral studies. Membership of IHEA is a badge of quality for Australian independent providers. All members are registered and accredited with the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency – the Australian government’s regulator of all universities and higher education providers. Admission to membership is conditional on agreement to comply with a Code of Practice built on regulatory compliance, strong governance, ethical business models, quality teaching, and student engagement.