Review the data highlighting the independent tertiary education sector’s reputation for quality.
Join a growing community that includes more than half the nation’s independent higher education providers.
Be part of the largest network of vocational training providers with a commitment to quality.
Providing credentials for trainers and assessors that have a commitment to quality.
ITECA’s policy team in Canberra works with members to drive reforms to support the sector.
Within the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) membership are leading higher education institutions. ITECA Higher Education provides a specialist focus on the issues unique to this sector, supporting member institutions and their students.
ITECA Higher Education is a united, informed and growing community of independent higher education providers with a commitment to excellence. They are empowered with the information to make sound business decisions and the influence to drive reform. .
Independent Higher Education Overview A statistical review of independent providers and their students. [More]
Approaches To Policy Advocacy Member-driven advocacy that creates enduring reforms. [More]
Member Committees Be part of a collaborative community that's having the critical conversations. [More]
Major Policy Advocacy Priorities The issues critical to independent institutions and their students. [More]
Meetings & Events The premier networking events that will inform and inspire you. [More]
Annual Parliamentary Forum Join colleges as they meet with parliamentarians in Canberra. [More]
Becoming A Member Take the next step in the growth of your institutions and its staff. [More]
. From providing a collaborative network to support executives nagivate the regulatory arrangement, to improving access to research funding and the ability of students to access government funding and student loans, ITECA Higher Education acts as a catalysts for progress.
The ability of ITECA Higher Education to support its members, have constructive conversations across government, and to drive lasting reform stems from its affiliation with ITECA. This provides access to the considerable resources, staff expertise and member network of the peak body representing the entire independent tertiary education sector.
ITECA Membership – It’s a great time to get involved.
The budget funds University Accord programs including indigenous student support, prac placement, a new ombudsman and a new bureaucracy. More
The Australian Government’s proposed reforms to international education will see a smaller independent higher education sector frustrated by red tape. More
The Education Minister has announced that students with an Australian Government higher education loan will have their debts reduced. More
Students in remote, rural and regional areas will be better supported in their studies thanks to the new funding for ten new University Study Hubs. More
The Australian Universities Accord Final Report makes significant recommendations to improve higher education access for for Indigenous Australians. More
The Australian Government has been advised that students with independent providers should have access to the new higher education apprenticeships. More