Local Name: Slovenská zdravotnícka univerzita v Bratislave
Acronyms: SMU
Founded: 2002
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Slovak Medical University is a university located in Bratislava, Slovakia. Founded in 2002, it operates as a higher-education provider.
Location & Contact
Need to get in touch with Slovak Medical University or find your way to campus? Address, phone, email, and online links are below. These reflect what the institution publishes on its official channels.
Slovak Medical University's programme list, with search and degree-level grouping. Search matches programme names; if you don't see your subject, check the divisions section to locate the relevant faculty.
Bachelor's Degree
1 programme
At undergraduate level, Slovak Medical University offers 1 programme. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.
verejné zdravotníctvoPublic Health3 years
Duration:3 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
3 programmes
Slovak Medical University lists 3 programmes awarding a master's — the tier where graduates build the specialist credentials many senior and technical roles now expect.
verejné zdravotníctvoPublic Health2 years
Duration:2 years
ošetrovateľstvoNursing2 years
Duration:2 years
fyzioterapiaHealth Sciences3 years
Duration:3 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
6 programmes
Slovak Medical University's 6 programmes at this tier lead to a doctorate, the credential expected for academic, senior research, and many specialist professional roles.
zubné lekárstvoDentistry5 years
Duration:5 years
vnútorné chorobyMedicine5 years
Duration:5 years
verejné zdravotníctvoPublic Health3 years
Duration:3 years
ošetrovateľstvoNursing4 years
Duration:4 years
oftalmológiaMedicine5 years
Duration:5 years
chirurgiaMedicine5 years
Duration:5 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
11 programmes
Slovak Medical University also offers 11 programmes across associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation routes — shorter or vocational qualifications that build practical skills or bridge into a full degree.
zubné lekárstvoDentistry5 years
Duration:5 years
všeobecné lekárstvoMedicine6 years
Duration:6 years
verejné zdravotníctvoPublic Health3 years
Duration:3 years
urgentná zdravotná starostlivosťHealth Sciences3 years
Duration:3 years
rádiologická technikaHealth Sciences3 years
Duration:3 years
pôrodná asistenciaMidwifery3 years
Duration:3 years
ošetrovateľstvoNursing3 years
Duration:3 years
laboratórne vyšetrovacie metódy v zdravotníctveHealth Sciences3 years
Duration:3 years
fyzioterapiaHealth Sciences3 years
Duration:3 years
fyziologická a klinická výživaHealth Sciences4 years
Duration:4 years
dentálna hygienaHealth Sciences3 years
Duration:3 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Scholarships in Slovakia
Browse country-wide funding routes for students studying in Slovakia. Government funders typically prioritise domestic and bilateral-treaty students; private funders show more variation in eligibility.
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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
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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 Slovak Medical University
A short guide to applying to Slovak Medical University — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.
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Find a programme that fits your goals
Use the programme finder to browse Slovak Medical University's 21 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Confirm you meet the requirements
Programme-level requirements at Slovak Medical University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Assemble your application package
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Submit your application
Slovak Medical University processes applications through eszu.sk. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
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Contact admissions and follow up
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at 421 2 59 370 111. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Slovak Medical University
Common questions students ask about Slovak Medical University — answers pulled straight from the institution's published profile.
How old is Slovak Medical University?
The institution opened in 2002 (approximately 24 years ago).
Where can I find Slovak Medical University?
The institution is located in Bratislava, Slovakia.
How do I find Slovak Medical University online?
Slovak Medical University's official website is eszu.sk.
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