Our members

IHE Members are world leaders in higher education, professional training and pathways. The 90+ providers in our membership comprise the most exciting and diverse group of institutions in the UK's higher education sector, serving their communities and industries through flexible and innovative programmes focused on the needs of students today.

  • Academy of Live Technology

    Founded in 2011 as Backstage Academy, we offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, short courses and bespoke training programmes for the live…

  • Bird College

    Founded in 1946, Bird College is an internationally renowned provider of exceptional professional training programmes in Dance and Musical Theatre…

  • Central Film School

    Established in 2008 to offer highly personal and practical teaching by working professionals. Central Film School delivers relevant, practical…

  • Chickenshed

    Practical performance training in a professional theatre. Working alongside our team of industry professionals, Chickenshed students have the unique…

  • Collective Acting Studio

    Collective Acting Studio is an actor-training organisation. We strive to make our society a fairer place by providing access to the highest-quality…

  • dBs Institute of Music

    dBs Institute of Music is a specialist higher education provider for music makers, training students in production, performance, songwriting, sound…

  • Escape Studios

    Escape Studios is one of the UK's leading institutions in animation, games, visual effects (VFX), concept art, and motion graphics. Since 2002, we…

  • Fashion Retail Academy

    Fashion Retail Academy is a specialist provider based in central London offering Level 2, 3 and 4 diplomas, apprenticeships and undergraduate degree…

  • Further Learning Group

    The Further Learning Group was established in 2004 with the aim of providing quality distance learning courses that would enable students to acquire…

  • Futureworks

    At Futureworks our goal is to inspire the next generation of creative industry pioneers. Dedicated to providing high quality teaching across nine…

  • House of Sassoon

    Are you passionate about becoming a hair professional? There is no finer beginning for anyone wanting to make their first mark on the world of hair…

  • Inchbald School of Design

    The Inchbald School of Design’s specific intention has always been that of educating committed students of design in the principles and techniques…

  • Istituto Marangoni

    Istituto Marangoni aims to offer the highest-quality educational experience, benefiting from both its international network, which keeps growing with…

  • JGA Group

    Judged Outstanding by Ofsted (July 2025), JGA Group is a well-established, award-winning apprenticeship and training provider. We are…

  • National Design Academy

    The National Design Academy are the pioneers of Online Design Education. With 35 years’ experience and an alumnus of over 35,000 designers, our range…

  • pointblank music school

    Established in London in 1994, pointblank music school has taught over 50,000 aspiring artists, musicians, DJs, producers and music industry…

  • Raindance Film School

    Raindance Film School is an accredited, professional institution steeped in independent spirit. Since 1992, Raindance has provided courses in…

  • Richmond American University London

    Richmond American University London is based in a new, state of the art campus in Chiswick Park, west London. It was chosen as the University’s new…

  • Royal Academy of Dance

    The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the world’s most influential dance education and professional membership organisations. We set global standards…

  • Royal Academy Schools

    The Royal Academy Schools has been a key part of the Royal Academy of Arts since its inception in 1768. As an independent, postgraduate school of…

  • SAE Institute

    Established in 1976, SAE Institute provides creative media programmes to more than 10,000 students at 40+ campuses globally.In the UK, SAE has…

  • Sotheby's Institute of Art

    For over 50 years Sotheby’s Institute has been devoted to the study of art and its markets with programs in London, New York City, and Online. The…

  • ThinkSpace Education

    ThinkSpace Education is a specialist online provider of postgraduate degrees in film, TV and video games music composition and sound design. Courses…

  • Vogue College of Fashion

    At Vogue College of Fashion, we translate Vogue’s fashion authority into educational experiences. Since 2004, we’ve prepared future fashion leaders…

  • WaterBear - The College of Music

    WaterBear – The College of Music is owned and run by professional musicians, people with a wealth of experience from the highest levels of music…

  • Wilkes Academy of Performing Arts

    Wilkes Academy provides high‑quality, industry‑focused training for aspiring performers, combining rigorous professional practice with strong…