MMDC's Tuition and Fees

Understanding the tuition and fees at MMDC is crucial for managing your educational expenses and planning your budget effectively. This guide provides information about the costs associated with your studies, including your tuition, additional fees you might encounter, and available payment options.

Tuition Fees

Your tuition fee at MMDC covers a comprehensive range of educational services, including access to online courses, digital learning materials, academic services, and the use of our virtual campus and learning environment. It ensures you have all the resources needed to succeed in your studies.

• Generally, for batch and school year 2024, the per unit cost is Php 1,335.
• For a 3-unit course, it's equivalent to Php 4,005.
• For those who have been granted the Pioneer Scholarship Discount, a 36% discount is applied, making it only Php 2,563 for a 3-unit course.
• Additionally, the Asenso Scholarship Discount, currently an active offering, offers a 20% discount, with an opportunity for an additional 16% discount for those who meet the eligibility criteria.
• There are also other variables that may affect ones tuition cost: 
  • NSTP is computed on a standard rate, and not on a per unit rate. 
  • There are some IT courses which require an additional Laboratory fee. See below: Virtual IT Laboratory Fes. 
• The students payment scheme preference also affect the overall assessed fees, with installment schemes having a slight difference because of a small interest charge applied. 

  • Payment Scheme	Description	Additional Cost	Breakdown
    Full Payment	Pay the entire amount upfront	None	100% upon enrollment
    Installment Option 1	Three-installment plan	+5% interest	40% – 30% – 30%
    Installment Option 2	Three-installment plan	+7.5% interest	20% – 40% – 40%

Miscellaneous Fees

The miscellaneous fees refer to the various fees that apply in providing you with a comprehensive and effective digital college experience. This includes, but not limited to, registration fees, technology fees, and support services fees. 

• Typically, the miscellaneous fees total Php 7,155 per term. 
• For those who are enrolled to only 9 units and less, you get to enjoy a 40% discount, making it only Php 4,293 for the term.

Beginning SY 2026–2027, the miscellaneous fees also include the following institutional fees:

• Micro-Credentialing Fee - Php 1,360
• Internationalization Fee - Php 90

The base miscellaneous fees amount to ₱7,155.00 per term. Students enrolled in 9 units or fewer are eligible for a 40% discount on the base miscellaneous fees only, reducing this amount to ₱4,293.00.

Please note that the Micro-Credentialing Fee and Internationalization Fee (₱1,450.00 total) are not covered by the miscellaneous fee discount and are charged in full regardless of the number of units enrolled.

Summary:

• More than 9 units: ₱7,155.00 + ₱1,450.00 = ₱8,605.00
• 9 units or fewer: ₱4,293.00 + ₱1,450.00 = ₱5,743.00

Virtual IT Laboratory Fees

Beginning Year 3, all IT laboratory courses will be conducted using the Virtual IT Lab platform provided by CloudSwyft. This virtual laboratory is accessible from any device, requiring only a browser and an internet connection. But this virtual laboratory will provide a robust sandbox where the students get to experience, exercise, develop and build on technological skills required by each course, and ultimately be prepared for real-world and employment. 

• Each laboratory course is Php 2,080 in addition. This fee is necessary to cover the cost of the resources and software.
• For instance, for term 1, you plan to enroll to 2 laboratory course - Scaling Networks and Web Systems and Technology - it will be Php 2,080 x 2 = Php 4,160 in addition to your tuition and miscellaneous fees for that term.
• This fee is not part of the tuition fee, but is a separate fee specific to the use of the virtual laboratories.

Benefits of the Virtual IT Lab:

1. Hands-On Practice: The Virtual IT Lab offers a comprehensive virtual classroom environment where you can practice and hone the skills required for your course. You will have access to a wide range of software and tools essential for your studies.
2. Flexibility: You can access the virtual lab from anywhere at any time, making it easier to fit your lab work into your busy schedule. This flexibility ensures that you can work at your own pace and revisit exercises as needed.
3. Real-World Experience: The virtual lab simulates real-world IT environments, providing you with practical experience that is crucial for your future career. You will be able to work on projects and tasks that mirror those found in professional settings.
4. Collaborative Learning: The platform supports collaborative learning, allowing you to work with classmates on projects and share insights and solutions.

Update for SY2024-2025: 

MMCL, and therefore MMDC being a college under Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna, is implementing a 5% Tuition Fee increase. The Miscellaneous Fees, however, will remain the same.

This is after performing the necessary requirements and approval for the implementation of such an increase. The community consultation for the whole MMCL community took place on February 26, 2024. For MMDC specifically, we did an additional meeting on July 5, 2024. This consultation meeting were attended by representatives from all the MMCL and MMDC stakeholders. Among others, MMDC student representatives were in attendance - a student representative of the BSIT program, another student representative for the BSBA program, a scholar representative, a club leader representative, and an MMDC parent representative as well. 

To get an estimate of your possible tuition and fees for the term, you may refer to the Tuition Fee Calculator Help Guide.