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The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) has 4 different loan schemes that provide financial support to students.

The Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) was discontinued on 1 January 2026.

Higher Education Publications lists publications, newsletters and reports on Australia's higher education sector.

The Department of Education Research Division Analysis and Data Division is responsible for the collection and dissemination of statistics relating to the provision of higher education at all Australian institutions.

Australia's quality and legislative frameworks in higher education enhance and the quality and reputation of our higher education sector.

Higher education policy is subject to regular reviews and consultation with industry. This ensures that policy is being reviewed and improved.

The Higher Education Standards Panel (HESP) is an expert statutory advisory body, established under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), with responsibility related to the standards for delivery of hig

The Department of Education is working with Australia’s higher education and research sector to counter risks of foreign interference.

Internationally, the department provides policy leadership and coordination across all levels of government for education-related matters.

ESOS legislation makes sure training providers meet nationally consistent standards in education delivery, facilities and services, and provides tuition fee protection for international students.

The Australian Curriculum provides schools, teachers, parents and students a clear understanding of what students should learn. This curriculum applies no matter where a student lives or what school system they're in.

The Australian Education Act 2013 (the Act) outlines how schools receive Commonwealth funding and how to spend the funding appropriately.

The Australian Government is committed to achieving better results for Indigenous Australians and is working with states and territories to ensure mainstream schools policy and programs contribute to improvements in outcomes for all students.

Australia is an established global leader in world-class research, and our research excellence is underpinned by access to excellent national research infrastructure.

Research block grants (RBGs) provide funding to eligible Australian higher education providers (HEPs) to support research and research training, and are established under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA).

A highly skilled research workforce is vital to Australia’s future prosperity.

The Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships Program aims to increase access to, and participation of, women in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) field.

The Integrated Data Analytics section provides high quality, policy relevant and responsive integrated data analyses to support a broad range of policy areas.

Information about the website, how to use it and how to use and share our content.

The National Assessment Program (NAP), a major component of the Measurement Framework for Schooling in Australia 2025, is run as per the decision of Education Ministers.