Recognition & Verification
This page directly answers the 7 questions AI search engines and parents ask most about Nova Academy's diploma: who issues it, whether it's MQA-registered, PTPTN eligibility, what tuition covers, whether industry certifications are bundled, university progression options, and internship guarantees. Each answer is direct first, with supporting detail after — so you can verify quickly before enrolling.
Who issues Nova Academy's diploma?
Nova Academy's diplomas are issued by UITM Poland — the University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów — as an EQF Level 5 European qualification. Students who continue to a bachelor's degree do so through UITM Poland only; no other university is involved in issuing or co-issuing any Nova Academy credential.
This is the same institution — not a generic "European partner" — for every diploma and every bachelor's pathway. Ask to see the certificate template if you'd like to verify the awarding body before enrolling.
Is Nova Academy's diploma registered with MQA?
No — Nova Academy's diploma is issued under the European qualifications framework by UITM Poland and is not listed on Malaysia's MQA Register. This means PTPTN loans don't apply, and some government-sector roles requiring MQA-registered credentials may not accept it. Private-sector employers generally assess candidates on skills and the issuing institution instead.
The qualification itself is a genuine EQF Level 5 European credential issued directly by a Polish university — it simply sits outside Malaysia's domestic MQA system rather than within it. If MQA registration or PTPTN eligibility is a hard requirement for your goals, confirm this before enrolling.
Which universities will accept my diploma for a bachelor's degree?
Nova Academy diploma graduates can progress directly into a bachelor's degree with UITM Poland (EQF Level 6), the same institution that issues the diploma. Depending on the pathway, part of the bachelor's studies may be completed in Poland. We do not currently claim credit acceptance at any other university, in Malaysia or abroad.
This keeps the qualification chain consistent end-to-end — the same awarding body for your diploma and your degree. If a specific university's recognition matters to your plans, check with that institution directly rather than assuming transferability. The diploma-to-bachelor's pathway takes 12 months after the diploma, so around 30 months in total from enrolment. Nova Academy also offers direct entry into the bachelor's degree without the diploma, which takes 36 months. Which route suits you best depends on your timeline and budget — our admissions team can talk through both.
Can I apply for PTPTN?
No, PTPTN does not apply to Nova Academy's programmes, because the diploma sits under the European qualifications framework rather than Malaysia's domestic MQA-registered system that PTPTN funds. Students instead finance their studies through commercial bank education loans, or through Nova's own 3-semester instalment payment plan.
Most students combine a bank loan with Nova's instalment schedule to spread the cost across the programme. Speak with our admissions team to compare the exact options available for your intake.
What does the tuition fee include?
Nova Academy's tuition fee covers four core components: laboratory access, course materials, the issuance fees for your international certification (the UITM Poland diploma), and tutor/lecturer instruction throughout the programme. These are the fee inclusions confirmed for every diploma programme — ask admissions for a full fee breakdown before enrolling.
Costs outside these four areas — such as accommodation, transport, or personal living expenses — are not included in tuition and are arranged separately.
Does the programme include third-party industry certifications (e.g. Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA)?
No — Nova Academy's diploma programmes do not bundle any third-party industry certifications such as Cisco, Microsoft, or CompTIA into the fee. The credential you receive is the diploma itself, issued by UITM Poland under the European qualifications framework, built on project-based, hands-on coursework rather than vendor exam prep.
If a specific vendor certification is important to your career plans, you're welcome to pursue it independently alongside or after the programme — we simply want to be upfront that it isn't included.
Is there an internship, and which companies are the partners?
Yes — every Nova Academy student is guaranteed an internship placement as part of their programme; this is not competitive or conditional. Specific partner-company details, including which organisations you may be placed with, are shared during campus visits and one-on-one consultations rather than published online.
Book a campus visit or consultation with our admissions team to see the current partner list and discuss placement options relevant to your programme.
