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Postgraduate programmes

All available programmes by school — with minimum entry requirements, duration and indicative fees.

School of Business and Economics 8 School of Agricultural and Food Sciences 14 School of Biological and Physical Sciences 12 School of Mathematics and Actuarial Science 7 School of Informatics and Innovative Systems 7 School of Education 17 School of Humanities and Social Sciences 12 School of Spatial Planning and Natural Resource Management 3 School of Health Sciences 3
School of Business and Economics 8 programmes
Programme Level Duration Fees / year Indicative total Minimum requirements
Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting
Business and Economics
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Finance
Business and Economics
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management
Business and Economics
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing
Business and Economics
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Procurement and Logistics
Business and Economics
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Strategic Management
Business and Economics
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Business Administration
Business and Economics
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Business and Economics
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
School of Agricultural and Food Sciences 14 programmes
Programme Level Duration Fees / year Indicative total Minimum requirements
Doctor of Philosophy in Agribusiness Management
Agricultural and Food Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural and Food Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics
Agricultural and Food Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Entomology
Agricultural and Food Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension
Agricultural and Food Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science
Agricultural and Food Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Human Nutrition
Agricultural and Food Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
Agricultural and Food Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture
Agricultural and Food Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding
Agricultural and Food Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Agribusiness Management
Agricultural and Food Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Agricultural Extension
Agricultural and Food Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Animal Science
Agricultural and Food Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Horticulture
Agricultural and Food Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
School of Biological and Physical Sciences 12 programmes
Programme Level Duration Fees / year Indicative total Minimum requirements
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Analytical Chemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology
Biological and Physical Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology
Biological and Physical Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology
Biological and Physical Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
Biological and Physical Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Chemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Ecology
Biological and Physical Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Microbiology
Biological and Physical Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Physics
Biological and Physical Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Plant Ecology
Biological and Physical Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Plant Taxonomy
Biological and Physical Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
School of Mathematics and Actuarial Science 7 programmes
Programme Level Duration Fees / year Indicative total Minimum requirements
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Actuarial Science
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Statistics
Mathematics and Actuarial Science
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Pure Mathematics
Mathematics and Actuarial Science
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Actuarial Science
Mathematics and Actuarial Science
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Actuarial Science
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Applied Statistics
Mathematics and Actuarial Science
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Pure Mathematics
Mathematics and Actuarial Science
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
School of Informatics and Innovative Systems 7 programmes
Programme Level Duration Fees / year Indicative total Minimum requirements
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Information Systems
Informatics and Innovative Systems
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Informatics
Informatics and Innovative Systems
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology Security and Audit
Informatics and Innovative Systems
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Information Technology Management
Informatics and Innovative Systems
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Health Informatics
Informatics and Innovative Systems
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Information Systems
Informatics and Innovative Systems
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Information Technology Security and Audit
Informatics and Innovative Systems
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
School of Education 17 programmes
Programme Level Duration Fees / year Indicative total Minimum requirements
Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies
Education
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Early Childhood Education
Education
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration
Education
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technology
Education
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Guidance and Counselling
Education
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Pedagogy
Education
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Planning and Economics of Education
Education
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Special Needs
Education
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Education in Curriculum Studies
Education
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
Education
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Education in Educational Administration
Education
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Education in Educational Psychology
Education
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Education in Educational Technology
Education
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling
Education
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Education in Pedagogy
Education
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Education in Planning and Economics of Education
Education
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Education in Special Needs
Education
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
School of Humanities and Social Sciences 12 programmes
Programme Level Duration Fees / year Indicative total Minimum requirements
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography
Humanities and Social Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in History
Humanities and Social Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Kiswahili
Humanities and Social Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics
Humanities and Social Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Literature
Humanities and Social Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Doctor of Philosophy in Religion
Humanities and Social Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Arts in Geography
Humanities and Social Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Arts in History
Humanities and Social Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Arts in Kiswahili
Humanities and Social Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Arts in Linguistics
Humanities and Social Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Arts in Literature
Humanities and Social Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Arts in Religion
Humanities and Social Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
School of Spatial Planning and Natural Resource Management 3 programmes
Programme Level Duration Fees / year Indicative total Minimum requirements
Doctor of Philosophy in Planning
Spatial Planning and Natural Resource Management
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Arts in Project Planning Management
Spatial Planning and Natural Resource Management
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Urban Environmental Planning and Management
Spatial Planning and Natural Resource Management
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
School of Health Sciences 3 programmes
Programme Level Duration Fees / year Indicative total Minimum requirements
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health
Health Sciences
 Doctor of Philosophy 3 yrs KES 180,000 KES 540,000
  • A relevant Master's degree from a recognised university
  • A research concept note / proposal in the intended area
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Public Health
Health Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Health Sciences
 Master's 2 yrs KES 120,000 KES 240,000
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree, Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent
  • Lower-division holders may qualify with relevant experience, subject to Senate approval
  • Two academic referees
 Apply
Fees shown are indicative tuition per academic year and exclude statutory and other charges. Confirm current fees and specific entry requirements with the Board of Postgraduate Studies before applying.
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