Welcome to HECA

The association of respected independent, private providers of quality higher level education.

27,000

Number of HECA Students

379

Number of QQI Validated Programmes

172

Number of Nationalities in HECA Institutions

126,891

Number of Alumni

About HECA

HECA was formed in 1991 to represent the interests of its member colleges. Current HECA membership comprises most of the major independent colleges in Ireland.

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Our plans are strategically aligned to the National Strategy for Higher Education to 2030. HECA member Colleges are developing innovative programme development and delivery practices with a particular emphasis on distance and blended leaning. They are recognised as offering the highest quality student experience through rigorous feedback, strong progression and completion rates and external recognition.

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13 HECA Institutions

Current HECA membership comprises most of the major independent colleges in the country.

Membership is restricted to colleges meeting and abiding by stringent academic and operating regulatory criteria.

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172 Nationalities in HECA Institutions

2019, HECA has over 27,000 students from 172 different countries studying for a higher education qualification in Ireland.

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; NCIRL @NCIRL ·

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We're kicking off our discussion on Anti-racism and UDL in Irish Further and Higher Education with #UDL expert @FritzTesha and insights from students leaders facilitated by @NdahiroSandrine

Register to join here: https://bit.ly/3B6y1UJ @NCILT @ForumTL @ConorT201 #NFSeminar

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; Griffith College @griffithcollege ·

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Here are some of our students on what it's like to study Photography at Griffith College.

Learn more about Photography at Griffith here: https://bit.ly/3B9HQBu

The below clip is a shortened version, you can watch the full video here:
https://bit.ly/2Zolqz3

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; NCIRL @NCIRL ·

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The #WeAct campaign kicks off today!

The campaign is supported by the #RTÉComicRelief Fund and @CommunityFound and aims to shine a light on the impact of Ireland's charities and community groups such as NCI's @ELI_Docklands🙌

WeActIreland @WeActIreland

We Act is launching today. The first of its kind, it's a national campaign to celebrate the impact and value of Ireland's charities and community groups.

Be part of it. #WeAct

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; SQT Training @sqttraining ·

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Check out the 6 critical steps to delivering training in your organisation from our expert Tutor, Gina Ryan. Next dates for our Train the Trainer for Industry kicks off on 17th Nov, book online here now https://www.sqt-training.com/programme/train-the-trainer-for-industry/
https://www.sqt-training.com/2021/07/the-6-critical-steps-to-ensure-effective-delivery-of-training-in-your-organisation/

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; DBS @DBScollege ·

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Supercharge your career in 2022! Applications now open for our January intake on a range of Masters programmes including: MBA's, MSc in Digital Marketing, MSc. in Data Analytics, MSc. and many more. Apply today 👉 https://www.dbs.ie/courses/postgraduate #RealiseYourAmbitions

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HECA member colleges engage with the wider society and have become a destination of choice for employers seeking to meet industry needs and continue to promote the brand of Irish education and private education overseas by seeking to attract significant numbers of international students.