Tuition Fees & Instalment Plans | Nova Academy
Flexible Instalments, Peace of Mind
Worried about tuition fees? Nova Academy offers a flexible three-semester instalment plan so you and your family can budget with confidence. Our IT diploma programmes start from RM19,500, split across three payments — over 60% cheaper than a traditional university degree, and you don't need to rely on PTPTN or government funding. All you need is to be at least 16 years old and passionate about tech.
Instalment Breakdown (Example: Software Engineering Diploma)
The Diploma in IT (Software Engineering) totals RM22,500, paid in three semesters: Semester 1 RM13,000 (registration, materials, first-semester tuition), Semester 2 RM5,000 (approx. 7-8 months in), Semester 3 RM4,500 (final stage). Full fee breakdowns for every programme are on each programme's detail page.
Semester 1
RM13,000
Registration, materials, first-semester tuition
Semester 2
RM5,000
Approx. 7-8 months into the programme
Semester 3
RM4,500
Final stage of the programme
Total: RM22,500 (Software Engineering Diploma)
No PTPTN? Not a Problem
Many private colleges rely on PTPTN, MARA, or HRDF as the primary way students fund their studies. Nova Academy students don't use PTPTN or government funding — which actually makes things simpler: no waiting for government approval, no PTPTN repayment rules to worry about, no need to meet government loan eligibility. Our three-semester instalment plan is designed around the reality of Malaysian families.
Bank Education Loans
If you need additional support for tuition, several Malaysian banks offer Education Loans — including Maybank, CIMB, Public Bank, and RHB. Interest rates are typically 4-6%, with flexible repayment periods, often a better fit for private-college students than PTPTN. Our admissions team can walk you through the process and documents needed. Get in touch to learn more.
Talk to admissions →Cost Comparison: Nova vs University vs Bootcamp
Nova Academy diploma (15+3 months): RM19,500-22,500, internationally EQF-accredited, guaranteed internship. Traditional private university IT degree (3-4 years): RM60,000-120,000, requires SPM + Foundation/STPM, internship only in final year. Coding bootcamp (3-6 months): RM5,000-15,000, no accredited qualification, no long-term internship. With Nova you get university-level credentials at close to bootcamp prices — plus the job-ready experience.
What's Included in the Fees
Your tuition fees cover the full diploma programme (15 months), a guaranteed 3-month industry internship, all learning materials and platform access, 100% coursework-based assessment (no extra exam fees), career coaching and portfolio guidance, and the EQF-accredited diploma certification. Our commitment: no hidden fees, no surprise charges.
