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Affordable Digital Business Education: UNM's Smart Solutions for 2026 Students

From Republika · (2d ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM) addresses concerns about the high cost of higher education in Indonesia.
  • The university offers flexible financing options, including scholarships and installment plans, to make education more accessible.
  • UNM emphasizes that quality and industry relevance are as important as affordability in choosing a university.

In Indonesia's dynamic economic landscape of 2026, the dream of higher education often seems overshadowed by the daunting prospect of tuition fees. Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM), a leading Digital Business Campus, recognizes this challenge and is actively working to dismantle financial barriers for aspiring students.

Many think college is expensive, but if seen as a long-term investment, education offers far greater value.

— Bryan GivanAddressing the perception of high tuition costs and emphasizing the long-term benefits of education.

Bryan Givan, Head of UNM's Jatiwaringin campus in East Jakarta, asserts that the perception of university being prohibitively expensive needs a more nuanced view. "Many think college is expensive, but if seen as a long-term investment, education offers far greater value," he stated. UNM is committed to this philosophy, offering a variety of accessible financing schemes, from installment plans to numerous scholarship programs, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder academic pursuits.

There are many options now, from tuition installments to various scholarship programs. It just depends on how prospective students make good use of them.

— Bryan GivanHighlighting the available financial aid options for students.

Beyond just affordability, UNM stresses the critical importance of educational quality and its alignment with industry demands. The university encourages students to strategically combine their studies with work experience, fostering early career development. By providing flexible payment options, robust scholarship opportunities, and a curriculum designed for the digital age, UNM aims to empower students to invest wisely in their future, proving that a quality education is attainable for all.

What's most important is not just the low cost, but also the quality of education and its relevance to the world of work.

— Bryan GivanStressing the importance of educational quality and industry relevance alongside affordability.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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