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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The Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Studies is the perfect entry point for those with an interest in #counselling & #psychotherapy. The Certificate is QQI validated, which guarantees high quality content & delivery. Last days to apply 👉https://www.iicp.ie/courses/certificate-2021/

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'; DBS @DBScollege ·

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Our postgraduate MA in Addiction Studies is aimed at graduates from related disciplines who wish to train in the area of addiction recovery. Now accepting FINAL applications - Apply online today 👉 https://bit.ly/2O50Niu #RealiseYourAmbitions

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'; Griffith College Student Activities Team @griffactivities ·

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@griffithcollege Basketball Scholar Berta Carrera at the launch of @StudentSportIrl new campaign encouraging students to #FindYourTeam
Make sure to go sign up for our Sports & Societies!

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'; NCIRL @NCIRL ·

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Announcement: All NCI students can attend a @HSELive pop-up COVID-19 vaccination centre at @tcddublin (via the Lincoln Place Gate) until 8pm this evening and again on Wednesday 29th September between 8am & 8pm.

Note that student cards will be required.

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The impact of COVID-19 on tourism will cost the world economy 4 trillion dollars. Leading UN agency, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has designated World Tourism Day '21 as a day to focus on “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. Learn more 👉 https://www.un.org/en/observances/tourism-day #WorldTourismDay

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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.