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Nova Academy flexible tuition instalment plans

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. 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)

Flexible Payment: 3-Semester Instalments + Bank Loans

Tuition is split across three semesters, so you don't pay it all at once and your family can plan ahead. If you need extra support, combine it with an education loan from banks such as Maybank, CIMB or Public Bank. The process is simple, with no long approval wait, and our admissions team helps you prepare the documents. The 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. Our admissions team can walk you through the process and documents needed. Get in touch to learn more.

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Cost Comparison: Nova vs University vs Bootcamp

Nova Academy diploma (15+3 months): RM19,500-22,500, issued by UITM Poland (EQF Level 5), internship interviews with industry partners. 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 3-month internship stage with partner interviews arranged and interview coaching, all learning materials and platform access, 100% coursework-based assessment (no extra exam fees), career coaching and portfolio guidance, and the diploma certification issued by UITM Poland (EQF Level 5). Our commitment: no hidden fees, no surprise charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All Nova Academy diploma programmes use a three-semester instalment plan. Using the Software Engineering diploma as an example: Semester 1 RM13,000, Semester 2 RM5,000, Semester 3 RM4,500 — total RM22,500. Payments are due at course start, approximately 7-8 months in, and the final stage of the programme.

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