English Name: Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava
Local Name: Vysoká škola výtvarných umení v Bratislave
Acronyms: AFAD, VŠVU
Founded: 1949
Within Slovakia's higher-education landscape, Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava stands as a higher-education institution founded in 1949. It operates from Bratislava, Slovakia as a higher-education provider.
Location & Contact
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Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava's catalogue, searchable by name and grouped by level. Joint programmes with partner institutions appear here but carry dual-credentialing rules worth checking with both bodies.
Bachelor's Degree
11 programmes
These 11 programmes make up Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava's undergraduate catalogue. A bachelor's degree is the baseline credential for most graduate careers and advanced study.
úžitkové umenieArts, Design & Architecture4 years
Duration:4 years
vizuálna komunikáciaArts, Design & Architecture4 years
Duration:4 years
textilná tvorbaArts, Design & Architecture4 years
Duration:4 years
reštaurátorská tvorbaArts, Design & Architecture4 years
Duration:4 years
maliarstvoArts, Design & Architecture4 years
Duration:4 years
intermédiáArts, Design & Architecture4 years
Duration:4 years
grafika a iné médiáArts, Design & Architecture4 years
Duration:4 years
fotografia a nové médiáArts, Design & Architecture4 years
Duration:4 years
dizajnArts, Design & Architecture4 years
Duration:4 years
digitálne umeniaArts, Design & Architecture4 years
Duration:4 years
architektonická tvorbaArts, Design & Architecture4 years
Duration:4 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
5 programmes
Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava's 5 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.
vizuálne umeniaArts, Design & Architecture2 years
Duration:2 years
reštaurátorská tvorbaArts, Design & Architecture2 years
Duration:2 years
dizajnArts, Design & Architecture2 years
Duration:2 years
dejiny a prax súčasného umeniaSocial & Cultural Studies2 years
Duration:2 years
architektonická tvorbaArts, Design & Architecture2 years
Duration:2 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
2 programmes
Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava offers 2 programmes at doctoral level — the highest academic tier, centred on original research that contributes new knowledge to a field.
výtvarné umenieArts, Design & Architecture3 years
Duration:3 years
dejiny a teória výtvarného umenia a architektúrySocial & Cultural Studies4 years
Duration:4 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Scholarships in Slovakia
The scholarships listed below are open to students attending universities in Slovakia, including Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava. Combine these with institutional aid where available for the strongest funding position.
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Becas del CONACYT al Extranjero
CONACYT · Government funded · International students
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BELGIUM - French Community - research stay for university graduates, PhD students, researchers and university teachers (1 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Agreement on cooperation between the Government of the Slovak Republic and the Government of the French Community and the Government of the Walloon region · Government funded · International students
BULGARIA - study stay for university students (5 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria · Government funded · International students
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BULGARIA - study/research stay for PhD students, university teachers and researchers (1 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria · Government funded · International students
Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic · Government funded · International students · 73 EUR per monthly · Partial Tuition
Rate per day: 73 EUR The scholarship shall cover the living costs (accommodation, board, etc.) during the stay in Slovakia. Regarding the reimbursement of travel costs, applicants should consult the possibility with the National CEEPUS Office in their home country.
CHINA - study/research stay for university students, PhD students, university teachers and researchers - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation in the field of Education between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China · Government funded · International students
CROATIA - lecture stay for university teachers of Croatian language and literature (max. 30 days) - scholarship based on bilateral agreement
Cooperation programme between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia · Government funded · International students
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CROATIA - study stay for universtity students and PhD students (1 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Cooperation programme between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia · Government funded · International students
CZECH REPUBLIC - short-term research/lecture stay for researchers and university teachers (max. 14 days) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Protocol on cooperation in the field of education, yourth and sport between the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sports of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic · Government funded · International students
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CZECH REPUBLIC - study stay for university students (3 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Protocol on cooperation in the field of education, yourth and sport between the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sports of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic · Government funded · International students
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CZECH REPUBLIC - study/research stay for PhD students (3 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Protocol on cooperation in the field of education, yourth and sport between the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sports of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic · Government funded · International students
EGYPT - short-term research stay (max. 10 days) for university teachers and researchers - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Cooperation Programme in the Field of Education and Research between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Arab Republic of Egypt · Government funded · International students
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EGYPT - study stay for university students (3 - 5 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Cooperation Programme in the Field of Education and Research between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Arab Republic of Egypt · Government funded · International students
EGYPT- research stay for university teachers and researchers (2 - 6 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Cooperation Programme in the Field of Education and Research between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Arab Republic of Egypt · Government funded · International students
EU
ERC Advanced Grant - European Research Council grants supporting outstanding research leaders
European Research Council · Government funded · International students
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ERC Consolidator Grant - European Research Council grants supporting researchers consolidating their independent career
European Research Council · Government funded · International students
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ERC Proof of Concept - European Research Council grant supporting ERC grant holders
European Research Council · Government funded · International students
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ERC Starting Grant - European Research Council grants supporting outstanding early career researchers
European Research Council · Government funded · International students
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ERC Synergy Grant - European Research Council grants supporting small groups of researchers collaborating on projects
European Research Council · Government funded · International students
FINLAND - short-term lecture/research stay (10 days) for education specialists - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Cooperation programme in the field of education, research and culture between the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Finland · Government funded · International students
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FINLAND - study/research stay for university students, PhD students and university teachers (3 - 9 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Cooperation programme in the field of education, research and culture between the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Finland · Government funded · International students
GREECE - short-term lecture/research stay (10 days) for university teachers or researchers - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Cooperation programme in the field of education and culture between the Government of the Slovak Republic and the Government of the Hellenic Republic · Government funded · International students
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GREECE - study/research stay for PhD students (5 or 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Cooperation programme in the field of education and culture between the Government of the Slovak Republic and the Government of the Hellenic Republic · Government funded · International students
HUNGARY - research stay for university teachers and researchers (1 - 3 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation in the field of education, science, sport · Government funded · International students
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HUNGARY - short-term research stay for university teachers and researchers (5 - 20 days) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation in the field of education, science, sport and youth between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education of Hungary · Government funded · International students
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HUNGARY - study stay for university students (5 or 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation in the field of education, science, sport and youth between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education of Hungary · Government funded · International students
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HUNGARY - study/research stay for PhD students (1 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation in the field of education, science, sport and youth between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education of Hungary · Government funded · International students
International Visegrad Fund - Visegrad Literary Residency Program - scholarships for literary stays (3 months)
International Visegrad Fund · Government funded · International students · 1,300 EUR per monthly · Partial Tuition
Accommodation in a shared apartment in the chosen Host City (one-person rooms with washroom facilities and free internet access, shared kitchen) from 1st May to 12th June (Compact Spring Edition) or 1st September to 30th November (Regular Autumn Edition) • A stipend of 1,300 EUR gross (Compact Spring Edition) or 2,400 EUR gross (Regular Autumn Edition) •...
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International Visegrad Fund - Visual&Sound Arts - scholarships for artists (2 months)
International Visegrad Fund · Government funded · International students
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ISRAEL - study stay for university students (10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Cooperation programme between the Government of the Slovak Republic and the Government of the State of Israel in the field of culture, education and science · Government funded · International students
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ISRAEL - study/research stay for PhD students (10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Cooperation programme between the Government of the Slovak Republic and the Government of the State of Israel in the field of culture, education and science · Government funded · International students
ITALY - study/research stay for university students, PhD students, univeristy teachers, researchers and university graduates (1 - 10 months) - bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Executive programme towards the agreement between the Government of the Slovak Republic and the Government of the Italian Republic in the field of culture · Government funded · International students
KAZAKHSTAN - study stay for university students (3 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Memorandum on cooperation in the field of education between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan · Government funded · International students
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KAZAKHSTAN - study/research stay for PhD students (3 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Memorandum on cooperation in the field of education between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan · Government funded · International students
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KOREA - DUO-KOREA - DUO-Korea Fellowship Program - students exchange in the framework of a cooperative project between educational institutions
Ministry of Education of Korean Republic · Government funded · International students
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MOLDOVA - study stay for university students (5 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation in the field of education between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education and Youth of the Republic of Moldova · Government funded · International students · 620 EUR per monthly · Partial Tuition
Sending party is obliged to cover: scholarship holders' international travel costs to and from Slovakia Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic is obliged to provide scholarship holders with: a scholarship: · of 620 €/month for university students. The scholarship shall cover their living c...
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MOLDOVA - study/research stay for PhD students, university teachers and researchers (3 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation in the field of education between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education and Youth of the Republic of Moldova · Government funded · International students
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MONTENEGRO - study/research stay for university students and PhD students (minimum 3 months stay) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of Cooperation between the Ministry of Education, Science, research and Sport of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education of Montenegro · Government funded · International students
Horizon Europe - Marie Skolodowska Curie Actions - MSCA (2021-27) · Government funded · International students
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MSCA COFUND
Horizon Europe - Marie Skolodowska Curie Actions - MSCA (2021-27) · Government funded · International students
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MSCA Doctoral Networks
Horizon Europe - Marie Skolodowska Curie Actions - MSCA (2021-27) · Government funded · International students
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MSCA Staff Exchanges
Horizon Europe · Government funded · International students
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National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic - study stay for university students (1 or 2 semesters)
Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic · Government funded · International students · 620 EUR per monthly · Partial Tuition
Scholarship holders - university students - will receive a scholarship of 620 €/month
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National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic - study/research stay for PhD students (1 - 10 months)
Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic · Government funded · International students · 102,550 EUR per monthly · Partial Tuition
Scholarship holders - PhD students - will receive a scholarship of 1025,50 €/month
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National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic - teaching/research/artistic stay for universtity teachers, researchers and artists (1 - 10 months)
Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic · Government funded · International students
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NORTH MACEDONIA - study/research stay for university students and PhD students (3 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Cooperation programme between the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia in the field of education and science · Government funded · International students
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NORWAY - short-term research/lecture stay for university teachers or researchers (7 - 21 days) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cultural, educational and research cooperation between the Government of the Slovak Republic and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway · Government funded · International students
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NORWAY - study/research stay for university students and PhD students (3 - 9 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cultural, educational and research cooperation between the Government of the Slovak Republic and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway · Government funded · International students
POLAND - research stay for university teachers and researchers (1 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Minister of National Education and Sport of the Republic of Poland · Government funded · International students
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POLAND - study stay for university students (5 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Minister of National Education and Sport of the Republic of Poland · Government funded · International students
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POLAND - study stay for university students of Slovak and Slavonic studies (5 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Minister of National Education and Sport of the Republic of Poland · Government funded · International students
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POLAND - study/research stay for PhD students (1 - 3 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Minister of National Education and Sport of the Republic of Poland · Government funded · International students
ROMANIA - study stay for university students (5 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education, Research and Youth of Romania · Government funded · International students
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ROMANIA - study/research stay for PhD students, university teachers and researchers (3 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education, Research and Youth of Romania · Government funded · International students
SERBIA - study/research stay for university students and PhD students (1 - 9 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of Cooperation between the Ministry of Education, Science, research and Sport of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia · Government funded · International students
SLOVENIA - study/research stay for university students and PhD students (3 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation in the field of education and culture between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia, Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia · Government funded · International students
Ministerstvo školstva, výskumu, vývoja a mládeže SR · Government funded · International students · 4,000 EUR per year · Partial Tuition
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Talentové štipendiá
Ministerstvo školstva, výskumu, vývoja a mládeže SR · Government funded · International students
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UKRAINE - Penta Scholarship for Ukrainians - full Master's degree study
Penta Investments · Government funded · International students · 300 EUR per monthly · Partial Tuition
The scholarship program fully covers tuition fees for a standard duration of study. Also, it provides monthly allowance for accommodation and other expenses for the period of studies (300 €/month). The programme may cover an 8-month (October - May) of Intensive Slovak Language Course at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava.
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UKRAINE - study stay for university students (1 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation in the field of education between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine · Government funded · International students
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UKRAINE - study/research stay for PhD students, university teachers and researchers (1 - 10 months) - scholarship based on bilateral intergovernmental agreement
Programme of cooperation in the field of education between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine · Government funded · International students
USA – Fulbright Inter-Country Travel for U.S. Lecturers in Europe (up to 5 days)
Fulbright program · Government funded · International students
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USA – Fulbright Schuman Program – study/research stay in EU on transatlantic/EU affairs for U.S. citizens (4–8 months)
administered by the Fulbright Commission in Belgium (Commission for Educational Exchange between the U.S., Belgium, Luxembourg), jointly financed by the U.S. Department of State and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG.EAC) · Other funded · International students
How to apply to Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava
Five steps that capture how most applications to Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava flow, from research through submission to follow-up correspondence.
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Identify the right programme
Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava's catalogue includes 18 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
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Check entry requirements
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava's admissions process.
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Prepare your application documents
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
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Submit via the institution
Submit your completed application through Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava's official website at www.vsvu.sk. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
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Get in touch with admissions
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at +421948931501. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava, covering the institutional basics most prospective applicants want to confirm first.
In what year was Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava established?
Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava was founded in 1949 (approximately 77 years ago).
In which city is Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava?
Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava is based in Bratislava, Slovakia.
What is Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava's official website?
The institution's website is www.vsvu.sk.
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