Choose your degree and funding route to check the dates and application steps.
Application links
Use the application link in your program's current official notice. Universities change systems, and some routes accept email or paper documents. If a link fails, check the university's international admissions website or contact its admissions office.
2027-2028 CSC applications
This profile includes information from previous intakes. For 2027-2028 Type B availability, eligible programs and deadlines, refer to Southwest Petroleum University's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
At a glance
Current status
See current admissions notice
Confirm the current noticeApplication dates
Official notice checked October 7, 2026
Check this intake's deadlineFunding record
CSC route recorded from prior evidence
Check the current program noticeCGSIS agency number
10615
Confirm inside CGSISLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 1,500–2,500 / month
City estimateSource checks and estimates are noted above. The linked notice controls your application.
Application dates, fees and sources
The university's 2026 International Student Admission Guide sets 30 May 2026 for self-funded degree applications. A separate 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate (Type B) notice sets 28 February 2026, with school review by 15 March, pre-admission email by 21 March, CSC resubmission by 24 March and results in July/August 2026. Both routes have closed. The CSC route uses agency code 10615 and requires applications in both the CSC and university systems. The university's listed provincial and Chengdu scholarships have no separately verified 2026/27 deadlines. No 2027 applicant deadline is established.
For Southwest Petroleum University, refer to the current official admissions notice for opening and closing dates by program and intake. Dates from a previous intake should not be used as the next intake's deadline. Directory-wide opening checks were last completed October 9, 2026.
Refer to the university's current admissions notice for the application fee, any available exemptions and payment instructions.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
Full timing notes and historical dates
The university's 2026 International Student Admission Guide sets 30 May 2026 for self-funded degree applications. A separate 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate (Type B) notice sets 28 February 2026, with school review by 15 March, pre-admission email by 21 March, CSC resubmission by 24 March and results in July/August 2026. Both routes have closed. The CSC route uses agency code 10615 and requires applications in both the CSC and university systems. The university's listed provincial and Chengdu scholarships have no separately verified 2026/27 deadlines. No 2027 applicant deadline is established.
Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10615
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
How to apply to Southwest Petroleum University
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Historical reference: CSC portal → university portal
CSC Type B
- Opens:
- Not confirmed for this university and route
- Closes:
- Not confirmed for this university and route
2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent
A university-specific 2027 schedule is not established by the reviewed sources. Confirm the program’s current Type B availability, opening date and deadline in its dated notice.
University website — locate the current route noticeHigh-Level Postgraduate CSC programme
For the 2026/2027 graduate call, obtain supervisor acceptance and prepare notarized academic records, English evidence, two academic references, a research plan of at least 1,500 words, passport, six-month medical evidence and a police certificate issued within three months. Submit in CSC using Type B and agency 10615, then complete the university application with matching documents by February 28, 2026. Academic departments arrange interviews or written tests before March 15. Selected applicants receive emailed pre-admission and upload it to CSC before March 24. Email and paper applications are not accepted; application-fee payment is not specified in this call.
Reference: 2026/2027. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Southwest Petroleum University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 2
Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Complete the CSC application
Use the application type, agency number, degree level, and submission order stated in the current call. A university-hosted place may use Type B; an embassy-nominated place may use Type A. Do not select a route or reuse a prior-cycle code unless the current notice confirms it.
Open CSC portal - 4
Complete the university application
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.
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Track decisions and respond to requests
Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
Start with your home-country authority
CSC Type A
- Opens:
- Check your country’s dispatching authority
- Closes:
- Check your country’s dispatching authority
2027 dates unconfirmed · Home-country nomination route
Your embassy or dispatching authority sets the dates and agency number. Its deadline can be earlier than the university's; check the country notice first.
CSC application system; confirm your country noticeA complete university-specific procedure for this route has not been verified. The steps below are a preparation checklist; confirm the submission process in the official notice. A university's Type B deadline and agency number do not apply to this route.
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Read your country's nomination notice
Identify the responsible embassy, ministry or dispatching authority. Record its deadline, agency number and any local application or examination requirement. Obtain university pre-admission if requested.
Country guides - 2
Choose your program and intake
Check Southwest Petroleum University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 3
Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Submit through CSC and the nominating authority
Select Type A and your dispatching authority's agency number in CSC. Submit the documents through every channel required by that authority. A separate university application is needed only if the authority or university requires it.
Open CSC portal - 5
Track decisions and respond to requests
Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
Start with the scholarship's official notice
Other scholarships
- Opens:
- Not confirmed for this award
- Closes:
- Not confirmed for this award
2027 dates unconfirmed · New-applicant awards, where offered
Each university, provincial or specialist award has its own call. A 2027 schedule is not established here; some awards are only for enrolled students.
University website — locate the current award noticeA complete university-specific procedure for this route has not been verified. The steps below are a preparation checklist; confirm the submission process in the official notice. University and provincial awards can have different forms and deadlines, even at the same institution.
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Choose your program and intake
Check Southwest Petroleum University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 2
Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Check how this award accepts applications
Read the named scholarship's current call. Establish whether it is for new applicants, whether admission must come first, and whether a separate form, nomination or scholarship portal is required. Each award has its own process.
Read official admission instructions - 4
Complete the university application
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.
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Complete the scholarship requirement
Submit the separate award form or select the scholarship option in the university system, as instructed. Complete any nomination step before its deadline. Use CSC only if the award explicitly belongs to a CSC route.
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Track decisions and respond to requests
Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
Historical reference: Start with the university application
Self-funded admission
- Opens:
- Not confirmed for this university and route
- Closes:
- Not confirmed for this university and route
2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent
An exact 2027 admission window is not established by the reviewed university sources. Check the prospectus for your degree and teaching language before scheduling submission.
University website — locate the current admission noticeSelf-funded international degree admission; no 2027 deadline verified
Select an offered programme and degree level in the 2026 international guide, then submit the university application through SWPU's portal. The 2026 listed self-funded degree deadline was May 30, 2026; do not project that date to 2027. Prepare passport, qualifying diploma or expected-graduation proof, transcripts, language evidence, study plan and programme-specific documents. Follow the portal for document review, any interview, decision and admission/visa documents. The guide lists tuition separately by level (CNY 16,000/year undergraduate, 20,000/year master's, 25,000/year PhD), accommodation and insurance, plus a CNY 600 registration charge; it does not state an application fee. Confirm current fee timing in a new dated guide before payment.
Reference: 2026 international student admission guide, posted December 10, 2025; closed cycle. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedureCSC Type B master's/doctoral route; agency number 10615
Submit matching applications through CSC Type B and SWPU's university portal by February 28, 2026. The notice schedules academic-school review by March 15, pre-admission email by March 21, CSC resubmission by March 24 and final results in July/August 2026. Graduate eligibility and materials differ by master's and doctoral study; the notice requires qualifying degrees, English evidence, research plan, academic references and supervisor acceptance. Prepare passport, transcripts, health and police records as specified. Follow the academic review and pre-admission instructions before completing CSC steps. The route uses agency 10615. These dates are closed; no 2027/28 deadline is verified. The call lists tuition, accommodation, insurance and registration costs but no application fee.
Reference: 2026/27 CSC High-Level Postgraduate notice, December 17, 2025; university deadline February 28, 2026, closed. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Southwest Petroleum University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 2
Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Complete the university application
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.
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Review your offer and costs
Check tuition, accommodation, insurance, payment deadlines and any financial-guarantee requirement. Accept the offer through the university's stated process. A CSC application is not part of a purely self-funded route.
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Track decisions and respond to requests
Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
See annotated portal walkthroughs
Document checklist and upload instructions
Use the document list for your exact program. Prepare these common items, then add any scholarship-specific forms:
- Identity: passport information page and photograph. Copy your name, birth date and passport number exactly into each application.
- Education: diploma or official expected-graduation certificate, transcripts and any required degree authentication. Include the original language and certified translations where requested.
- Language: the required HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or accepted alternative. A medium-of-instruction letter replaces a test only if the program allows it.
- Academic materials: study plan or research proposal; graduate recommendation letters; supervisor or pre-admission letter when required. Some systems send referees a private submission link.
- Additional requirements: CSCA results for applicable undergraduate routes; portfolio for relevant arts programs; medical form, police clearance, financial guarantee or guardian documents when listed. Check validity periods before arranging time-sensitive documents.
Scan each complete document clearly. Use the file type and size limit shown beside its upload field; combine multi-page documents only where the system permits. Open every uploaded file to check legibility, page order, signatures and stamps. Keep a copy of everything you submit.
Application templatesHow to fill the university application
Follow the submission method in your programme's notice. The steps below apply when it requires an online form; email and paper applications follow their separate source-linked instructions above.
- Open the university link for your degree level. On an admissions website, find the international-student application entry, then register or sign in. Button names vary between systems.
- Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
- Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
- Complete the study plan and referee fields. Upload each document to its matching slot; enter a CSC application number only if your route asks for one.
- Preview the whole application. Follow the fee instructions, submit the form and check that the system acknowledges submission. Saving a draft does not submit it.
How to fill the CSC application
- Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
- Select the application category specified in the current scholarship call. Type A commonly uses a dispatching authority and Type B a university; confirm the exact category and agency number in that route's current notice and check the receiving institution displayed by the system.
- Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
- Upload the requested documents, review all fields and submit. Download the completed application form; sign and upload it to the university or dispatching-authority system when instructed.
- Save your application number and a copy of the submitted form. If you withdraw to edit, submit again before the deadline and tell the receiving office if it already began reviewing your application.
University agency number on record: 10615. For Type B, match it to Southwest Petroleum University in CSC. Type A uses your dispatching authority's number instead.
Open CSC application systemCSC scholarship application systemCosts and scholarship coverage
Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.
Fee source notes: Southwest Petroleum University's 2026 International Student Admission Guide lists CNY 600 as a registration fee, separately from tuition, but does not identify it as an application fee or state that it is due when applying. The guide does not state a separate application charge or say that submission is free. Current application-fee status and amount remain unknown. Source: https://www.swpu.edu.cn/oice/info/1214/4095.htm
Scholarships
4 recorded funding entries. Check the current notice for availability and eligibility.
Scholarship names and records
- CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
- Sichuan Provincial Government Scholarship (四川省外国留学生政府奖学金)
- Chengdu Belt and Road Government Scholarship (成都市“一带一路”外国留学生政府奖学金)
- Chengdu Sister City Government Scholarship (成都市国际友好城市外国留学生政府奖学金)
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Chengdu, Sichuan: living costs
Estimated monthly living costs for food, transport, phone and personal items, excluding accommodation. Check your award's coverage and the university's housing charges separately; scholarship routes have different benefits.
Check the current CSC award terms
Scholarship coverage depends on the current call, degree level and eligible program. A prior CSC host listing does not confirm an open route or a specific award at Southwest Petroleum University. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
18 sourced facts, recorded source check: October 7, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: Current 2026 international-student admission guide and separate 2026/2027 CSC High-Level Postgraduate route. The self-funded deadline is 30 May 2026; the CSC deadline is 28 February 2026. Current guide tuition and registration charges are distinct from an application fee, which remains unknown.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Self-funded application deadline (2026/2027)
- The 2026 International Student Admission Guide sets 30 May 2026 as the deadline for listed self-funded degree applicants. The date has passed. Source: https://www.swpu.edu.cn/oice/info/1214/4095.htm
- CSC Type B High-Level Postgraduate deadline (2026/2027)
- The separate 2026/2027 CSC High-Level Postgraduate notice sets 28 February 2026 as the applicant deadline (closed), with academic-school review by 15 March, pre-admission email by 21 March, CSC resubmission by 24 March, and results expected in July/August 2026. Applicants file in CSC under Type B agency code 10615 and submit a matching university-portal application. Source: https://www.swpu.edu.cn/oice/info/1214/4135.htm
- Undergraduate tuition
- CNY 16,000 per year
- Master's tuition
- CNY 20,000 per year
- PhD tuition
- CNY 25,000 per year
- Accommodation fee
- CNY 2,200-4,400 per year for a 4- to 2-person dormitory
- Insurance fee
- CNY 1,000 per year
- Registration fee
- CNY 600 registration fee, stated separately from tuition in the 2026 International Student Admission Guide. The guide does not call this an application fee or state it is due at submission; application-fee status and amount remain unknown. Source: https://www.swpu.edu.cn/oice/info/1214/4095.htm
- Age limits
- Bachelor's 18-25, master's under 35, PhD under 40
- CSC Type B school code
- The 2026/2027 CSC High-Level Postgraduate notice identifies Type B agency code 10615. Source: https://www.swpu.edu.cn/oice/info/1214/4135.htm
- CSC High-Level Postgraduate coverage
- Full scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses and comprehensive medical insurance, excluding international travel
- Scholarship exclusivity
- The notice states Chinese Government Scholarship students may not simultaneously hold other scholarships established by local governments or Chinese universities, excluding one-time awards
- No agent representation
- The university states it does not allow any individual or intermediary agency to accept applications for Chinese Government Scholarships; all applications must be submitted online through the CSC and university systems
- Application systems
- CSC applications at https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn and the university system at https://swpu.17gz.org/; applicants must submit in both
- Tuition per year
- Bachelor's CNY 16,000 per year; Master's CNY 20,000 per year; Doctoral CNY 25,000 per year
- Tuition notes
- Taken from the 费用 Fees section of the university's 2025 International Student Application Guide; no separate English-taught rate is published.
- Accommodation
- CNY 2,200-4,400 per year (4- to 2-person dormitory)
- Entry requirements
- Language: English proficiency certificate required for all levels (TOEFL, IELTS or a previous degree taught in English); the CSC High-Level Postgraduate notice specifies IELTS 6.0 or above, TOEFL 80 or above, or Duolingo 120 or above.. Age: Bachelor's applicants aged 18-25; master's applicants under 35; PhD applicants under 40.. Required degree: Bachelor's entry requires a high school certificate; master's entry a bachelor's degree; PhD entry master's and bachelor's degree certificates. Passport validity must exceed 4 years for bachelor's applicants and 3 years for master's and PhD applicants.. Financial guarantee: A Financial Guarantee issued by a local bank is required for all levels (the CSC notice instead requires a supervisor's Conditional Acceptance Letter for scholarship applicants).
Source: Southwest Petroleum University 2026 International Student Admission Guide and 2026/2027 CSC High-Level Postgraduate notice, published 2025-12-10. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
About the university
Southwest Petroleum University, founded in 1958 as China's second petroleum university, has its main campus in Xindu District, Chengdu, and hosts the State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation. Its 2026 admissions guide reports 41,449 full-time students, including 510 international students, with CSC scholarship admissions covering petroleum, geology, mechanical, chemical, materials, computer science and MBA programs at master and PhD level. Fields listed on this profile include Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Geology and Geological Resources Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Technology, Mechanical Engineering. For 2027-2028 CSC applications, check the current university notice for eligible programs, funding categories, deadlines and required application systems before preparing documents or paying a fee.
Southwest Petroleum University was founded in 1958. Southwest Petroleum University is based in Chengdu.
Fields to research include Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Geological Resources and Geological Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering. Check their current international availability, degree level and teaching language in the official programme catalogue.
The 2026/2027 CSC High-Level Postgraduate notice requires supervisor acceptance. Submit the required CSC Type B application, agency 10615, and a matching university-system application as that notice instructs. The 2026 general guide lists CNY 600 registration; its application-stage timing is unclear. Use the verified calendar for historical stage dates; no 2027 deadline is inferred.
Chengdu has a mild, humid climate with cloudy skies, warm summers and damp winters that rarely freeze. CSC Path estimates CNY 1,500-2,500 per month for personal expenses, excluding housing. Housing charges, room availability and any scholarship support depend on the selected route. Use the source-linked calendar and fee record for application dates and charges.
Recorded CGSIS Agency Number
10615
Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.
University profile
Southwest Petroleum University is based in Chengdu, Sichuan.
English-taught programs
Yes in its core fields: SWPU's CSC notice lists master's and doctoral programs spanning petroleum, geology, chemical, mechanical, materials, computer science, and an MBA, with English-medium delivery available in the flagship petroleum-related programs; confirm the teaching language for your exact major.
Featured departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Chengdu: mild, humid, and famously overcast, with warm summers and damp winters that rarely freeze.
- Living costs:
- CSC Path estimate: CNY 1,500-2,500 per month for personal expenses. Housing costs and scholarship coverage depend on the selected route.
- Student life:
- The main campus sits in Xindu district on Chengdu's northern edge, quieter than the city core but connected by metro; Chengdu itself offers legendary food, teahouse culture, and one of the most relaxed lifestyles of any major Chinese city.
Find faculty & official info
Browse the official website to identify potential supervisors and their research groups. We link to the official site rather than listing individual professor emails: always find current contact details on department pages.
Official websiteTips for emailing professors
- Reference a specific lab or research group and connect it to your background.
- Attach a concise one-page CV and a short study/research statement.
- State clearly that you plan to apply through the CSC (Chinese University Program) channel.
Need a starting point? Use our email-to-a-professor template.
Common questions
What are my realistic CSC chances at Southwest Petroleum University?
SWPU’s 2026/2027 CSC call is restricted to the listed postgraduate programmes and requires supervisor acceptance. Compare your background with those requirements; no matched application and award data establish higher admission odds than other universities.
Is a supervisor's letter required at SWPU?
Yes, and this is unusual: SWPU's scholarship notice requires a conditional acceptance letter from an eligible supervisor as part of the application, and it publishes directories of approved supervisors by department. Securing that letter is step one of your application, not an optional extra, so start outreach in the autumn.
Does Southwest Petroleum University accept CSC Type B applications?
Southwest Petroleum University appears in our directory based on prior CSC host or program evidence. For 2027-2028 Type B participation, consult the university's current international-admissions notice and confirm the application channel and Agency Number before applying.
Is the CSC scholarship at Southwest Petroleum University fully funded?
A full Chinese Government Scholarship normally covers tuition, accommodation or a housing subsidy, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend. That does not prove Southwest Petroleum University will offer a full Type B award in 2027-2028: some routes are partial or unavailable, so confirm the current notice and your final award letter.
What is the application deadline for Southwest Petroleum University?
The latest official information checked October 7, 2026 says: The university's 2026 International Student Admission Guide sets 30 May 2026 for self-funded degree applications. A separate 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate (Type B) notice sets 28 February 2026, with school review by 15 March, pre-admission email by 21 March, CSC resubmission by 24 March and results in July/August 2026. Both routes have closed. The CSC route uses agency code 10615 and requires applications in both the CSC and university systems. The university's listed provincial and Chengdu scholarships have no separately verified 2026/27 deadlines. No 2027 applicant deadline is established. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Southwest Petroleum University on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for Southwest Petroleum University in Chengdu, Sichuan include Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Geology and Geological Resources Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Technology, Mechanical Engineering. If its current CSC notice confirms your degree level and subject, use the official program catalogue to check the teaching language and identify a suitable supervisor.
Does Southwest Petroleum University charge an application fee?
Southwest Petroleum University's 2026 International Student Admission Guide lists CNY 600 as a registration fee, separately from tuition, but does not identify it as an application fee or state that it is due when applying. The guide does not state a separate application charge or say that submission is free. Current application-fee status and amount remain unknown. Source: https://www.swpu.edu.cn/oice/info/1214/4095.htm
Figures based on China Scholarship Council program information. Always verify current details on campuschina.org and your target university's admissions page.
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