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    Ardhi University (ARU) Online Application 2024/2025 – How Apply for Ardhi University Admissions Online

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    Ardhi University (ARU) has officially started accepting applications for candidates aspiring to join the university for a bachelor’s degree for the academic year 2024/2025. The university welcomes applications from candidates who have completed Form Six in previous years, this year, and diploma candidates. Candidates can now submit their applications online through the ARU Admission System.

    Ardhi University (ARU) uses an online application system to process and receive admissions applications from students who wish to join ARU for the academic year 2024/2025. Additionally, all students wish to join ARU in 2024/2025 are required to submit their applications online through the ARU Online Application System.

    The ARU Online Application System is managed by Ardhi University (ARU) and is used to receive and process applications for various study levels at ARU, including undergraduate degrees, diplomas, and postgraduate degrees (Master’s/PhD). Through the Ardhi University Admission System, students can submit their applications by registering, paying the application fee, and selecting their preferred courses.

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    This system has generally simplified the entire ARU application process compared to previous years when candidates had to travel long distances to submit their applications or use postal methods that had many challenges and high costs. Now, things have become much easier as candidates can submit their applications online from their homes without needing to travel to the ARU admissions office.

    Before beginning the process of submitting your admission application to Ardhi University for the year 2024/2025, ensure that you have prepared all essential requirements such as an email address, Form Four Index Number, and phone number. In this article, we have prepared all the necessary information on how you can submit your application through the ARU online application system. Read the entire article carefully to learn more.

    Important ARU application Dates and Deadlines

    The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) bachelor’s degree Admissions Almanac for Higher Education Institutions 2024/25 Admission Cycle indicates that ARU will officially begin accepting applications for admission from students wishing to join the university from 15/07/2024 to 10/08/2024, with the names of students selected to join the university in the first round expected to be announced on 3/09/2024.

    All candidates wishing to apply for the 2024/2025 admissions at ARU are advised to review the important dates and deadlines for submitting their applications to avoid inconveniences such as their applications being rejected or not being selected due to failing to meet the set deadlines. You can review these important dates in the table below or through this link.

    ARU Minimum Admissions Requirements.

    Ardhi University offers various courses that have specific admission eligibility requirements that vary according to the level of education (Certificate, Diploma, Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, master’s degree, and PhD Programmes).

    It is advised that before you start submitting your applications you should go through the Admission Eligibility Requirements of the courses offered by Ardhi University to ensure that the course you want to apply for aligns with your qualifications, goals, and preferences. A complete list of courses offered by Ardhi University (ARU), their fees, duration of studies, and admission requirements is provided below.

    Form Six Entry Qualifications

    S/NProgrammeAdmission RequirementProgramme Duration (Yrs)
    1Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)Two Principal Passes in any of the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography or Fine Art. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematic or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or at least a ‘C’ grade at C.S.E.E5
    2Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BSc ID)Two principal passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Geography or Fine Art. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or at least a ‘C’ grade at C.S.E.E4
    3Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSc LA)Two principal passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Geography or Fine Art. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or at least a ‘C’ grade at C.S.E.E4
    4Bachelor of Science in Geomatics (BSc GM)A principal level pass in Advanced Mathematics and a principal level pass in either Physics or Geography or Chemistry or Computer Science. In case the second principal level pass is not Physics, the candidate MUST have at least a subsidiary level pass in Physics at A.C.S.E.E in addition to the two principal level passes.4
    5Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSc EE)Two Principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology In addition, an applicant must have at least a Subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at ACSEE.4
    6Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management (BSc ESM)Two Principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography. One of the two principal level passes must be in Physics or Chemistry or Biology. In addition, an applicant must have at least a Subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at ACSEE or at least a ‘C’ grade at C.S.E.E4
    7Bachelor of Science in Housing and Infrastructure Planning (BSc HIP)  Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Geography or Economics. In addition, a candidate must have a principal pass in Advanced Mathematics or a subsidiary pass in Basic Applied Mathematics at ACSEE or at least a ‘C’ grade at C.S.E.E4
    8Bachelor of Science in Land Management and Valuation (BSc LMV)Two Principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Geography, Economics, Mathematics, History, English Literature, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Biology, or Chemistry. In addition, a candidate MUST have at least a Subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics/ or Basic Applied Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. or at least a ‘C’ grade at C.S.E.E and at least a ‘D’ grade in English Language at C.S.E.E.4
    9Bachelor of Science in Municipal and Industrial Services Engineering (BSc MISE)Two Principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology. In addition, an applicant MUST have at least a Subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at ACSEE.4
    10Bachelor of Science in Property and Facility Management (BSc PFM)Two Principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Geography, Economics, Advanced Mathematics, History, English Literature, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Biology or Chemistry. In addition, a candidate MUST have at least a ‘D’ grade in English Language at C.S.E.E and a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at ACSEE or at least “C” grade at CSEE.4
    11Bachelor of Science in Regional Development Planning (BSc RDP)Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Commerce or Accountancy. In addition, a candidate must have at a least a subsidiary pass in Basic Applied Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. or at least “D” grade in Mathematics at C.S.E.E.4
    12Bachelor of Science in Real Estate, Finance and Investment (BSc REFI)Two Principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Commerce, Accountancy, Economics, History, Geography, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Chemistry. In addition, a candidate must have at least a “D” grade or above in English at C.S.E.E or a pass in English/English Literature at A.C.S.E.E AND at least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E or at least a “D” grade at C.S.E.E.4
    13Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning (BSc URP)Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Commerce or Accountancy. In addition, a candidate must have at a least a subsidiary pass in Basic Applied Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. or at least “D” grade in Mathematics at C.S.E.E.4
    14Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BAE)A principal pass in Economics and a principal pass in any of the following subjects: Geography, History, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry or Advanced Mathematics. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-Level or at least “D” grade in Mathematics at O-Level.3
    15Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management (BSc ISM)Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Economics or Computer Science. In addition, a candidate MUST have a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics in A.C.S.E.E or at least a ‘C’ grade at C.S.E.E3
    16Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSc CE)Two Principal level passes in the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics AND Physics. Those without at least a Subsidiary pass in Chemistry at A-Level must have a Credit pass in Chemistry at O-level.4
    17Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (BSc AF)Two principal level passes in any two of the following: Commerce, Accountancy, Economics, Advanced Mathematics, Geography, History, Physics, Biology or Chemistry. In addition, a candidate must have at least a “D” grade or above in English at C.S.E.E or a pass in English/English Literature at A.C.S.E.E AND at least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E or at least a “D” grade or above at C.S.E.E.3
    18Bachelor of Arts in Community Development (BA. CDS)Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: History, Kiswahili, English Language, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture or Nutrition.3
    19Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics (BSc. QS & CE)Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics or Accountancy. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-Level and at least a Pass in Physics at O-Level.4
    20Bachelor of Science in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing (BSc. GIS and RS)Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Advance Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Computer Science, Biology, Economics or Agriculture. In case one of the two principal level passes is not Advanced Mathematics, then a candidate MUST have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. or at least a “C” grade at C.S.E.E3
    21Bachelor of Science in Environmental Laboratory Science and Technology (BSc. ELST)Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography. One of the two principal level passes must be in Physics or Chemistry or Biology. In addition, an applicant must have at least a Subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics or Physics at A.C.S.E.E or at least “C” grade in Mathematics at CSEE4
    22Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems and Networks (BSc CSN)Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Economics or Computer Science. In addition, a candidate MUST have a principal pass in Advanced Mathematics or a subsidiary Basic Applied Mathematics in A.C.S.E.E or at least a ‘C’ grade at C.S.E.E3

    Diploma Entry Qualifications

    S/NProgrammeAdmission RequirementProgramme Duration (Yrs)
    1Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)Diploma or FTC in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, or Civil and Transportation Engineering with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0.5
    2Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BSc ID)Diploma or FTC in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering or Civil and Transportation Engineering with an average of “B‟ or a minimum GPA of 3.0.4
    3Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSc LA)Diploma or FTC in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering or Civil and Transportation Engineering with an average of ‘B’ or a minimum GPA of 3.04
    4Bachelor of Science in Geomatics (BSc GM)Diploma or FTC in Geomatics, Land Surveying, Cartography, Computer Science, Mining Survey, Civil Engineering, Civil and Transportation Engineering, or Irrigation Engineering with an average of ‘B’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0.   In addition, an applicant MUST have at least a “D” grade in Mathematics4
    5Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSc EE)Diploma or FTC in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Environmental Health Science, Hydrogeology & Well Drilling, Hydrology & Meteorology, Water Laboratory Technology, Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0.4
    6Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management (BSc ESM)Diploma or FTC in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Environmental Health Science, Hydrogeology & Well Drilling, Hydrology & Meteorology, Water Laboratory Technology, Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0.4
    7Bachelor of Science in Housing and Infrastructure Planning (BSc HIP)Diploma or FTC in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Civil and Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering with Community Development, Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Cartography or Urban and Regional Planning with an average of ‘B’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0.4
    8Bachelor of Science in Land Management and Valuation (BSc LMV)Diploma or FTC in Land Management and Valuation, Land Use Planning or Land Resources Management with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0.4
    9Bachelor of Science in Municipal and Industrial Services Engineering (BSc MISE)Diploma or FTC in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Environmental Health Science, Hydrogeology & Well Drilling, Hydrology & Meteorology, Water Laboratory Technology, Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0.4
    10Bachelor of Science in Property and Facility Management (BSc PFM)Diploma or FTC in Maintenance or Land Management and Valuation with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0.4
    11Bachelor of Science in Regional Development Planning (BSc RDP)Diploma or FTC in Environment and Coastal Resources Management, Geoinformatics for Natural Resources Management, Development Planning, Governance and Development, Disaster Management or Urban and Regional Planning with an average of ‘B’ or  a minimum GPA of 3.0.4
    12Bachelor of Science in Real Estate, Finance and Investment (BSc REFI)Diploma or FTC in Land Management, Marketing, Finance, Banking, Project Planning and Management, Community Development, Economics of Development, Finance and Investment, Tax Management, Urban and Rural Planning or Engineering and Construction Management with an average or “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0.4
    13Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning (BSc URP)Diploma or FTC in Cartography, Urban and Regional Planning, Disaster Management or Governance and Development with an average of ‘B’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0.4
    14Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BAE)Diploma or FTC in Business Administration, Accountancy, Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Banking and Finance, Business Management and Administration, Taxation, Economics and Finance, Local Government Accounting and Finance, Public Sector Accounting and Finance or Economic Development with an average of ‘B’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0.3
    15Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management (BSc ISM)Diploma or FTC in Computer Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Networks, Computing and Information Communication, Land Surveying or Geomatics with average of ‘B’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0.3
    16Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSc CE)Diploma or FTC in Civil Engineering, Civil and Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering with Community Development, or Civil and Irrigation Engineering with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0.4
    17Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (BSc AF)Diploma or FTC in Accounting, Business Administration, Banking, Finance, Procurement and Logistics Management, Commerce, Public Sector Accounting, Tax Management or Auditing and Supply Chain Management with an average of ‘B’ or a minimum GPA 3.0.3
    18Bachelor of Arts in Community Development (BA. CDS)Diploma or FTC in Community Development, Social Work, Development Planning, Local Government Administration, Governance and Development, Gender Development, Social Studies, Gender Issues and Development or Economic Development with an average of ‘B’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0.3
    19Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics (BSc. QS & CE)Diploma or FTC in Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Civil and Transport Engineering, Civil Engineering with Community Development with an average of ‘B’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0.4
    20Bachelor of Science in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing (BSc. GIS and RS)Diploma or FTC in Geomatics, Land Surveying, Cartography, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Networks, Computing and Information Communication, Civil Engineering, Civil and Transportation Engineering, Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Environmental Health Science, Hydrogeology and Well Drilling, Hydrology and Meteorology, Irrigation Engineering; Water Resources Engineering, Geoinformatics, Geoinformation Science, Geographical Information Systems, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Tourism, Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Agriculture/Agricultural Engineering or Water Resource Management with an average of ‘B’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0.   In addition an applicant MUST have at least a “C” grade in Mathematics at C.S.E.E or subsidiary pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E3
    21Bachelor of Science in Environmental Laboratory Science and Technology (BSc. ELST)Diploma or FTC in Diploma in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Environmental Health Science, Hydrogeology & Well Drilling, Hydrology & Meteorology, Water Laboratory Technology, Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0.4
    22Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems and Networks (BSc CSN)Diploma or FTC in Computer Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Networks, Computing and Information Communication, Land Surveying or Geomatics with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0.3

    Step-by-Step Guide to the ARU Online Application Process

    Ardhi University (ARU) has begun accepting admission applications through the Ardhi University Admission System. All candidates expecting to apply for admission to ARU for the academic year 2024/2025 are required to register through the Ardhi University Admission System and ensure they follow all steps to submit applications via the ARU Online Application System, starting from account registration to course selection.

    Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the ARU online application process:

    Step 1: Applicant Account Registration

    To start the admission application process, you must register an application account by visiting the ARU Online Application System website via the link http://admission.aru.ac.tz/. Once on the application page, you will be requested to register your names as they appear in your Form Four certificates; enter your index numbers, email address, and telephone numbers where prompted.

    Steps to Create an account in ARU Admission System

    • Click the Create Account button, the registration page will open, and you will be required to provide your NECTA Form 4 Index Number If you completed your O-level secondary level education in Tanzania then, for applicants with multiple sittings, make sure you use your first sitting NECTA form 4 index no.
    •  If you have studied your O-level secondary level education abroad then, you must enter your NECTA equivalence number. Please confirm that the index number you provided matches the name retrieved from NECTA.
    • To finalize registration, you will need to enter an email address, mobile number and password.
    • Then click the “Register account” button on your right-hand side to create an account.
    • If you are successfully registered, then the system will send you an activation code via registered mobile phone number.
    • Use the activation code to complete your registration process.

    Step 2: Logging into the Ardhi University Admission System

    After successfully completing the initial registration and creating an account, the next step is to log into the system using your username (your Form Four exam number) and password created during registration. Enter your username and password to log into the system and proceed with the application process.

    Step 3: Application

    After you have successfully logged in to your account, you will be allowed to make application by completing the five steps below.

    • Basic Details: Follow the basic details form to enter your information.
    • Educational Background: If you have multiple O-Level or A-Level sittings, make sure you enter all your NECTA index numbers for results from your multiple sittings to be used in the selection process. If you are a holder of an ordinary diploma or have equivalent qualifications make sure you enter your AVN number from NACTVET. If you have studied your A-level education abroad then, you must enter your NECTA equivalence number.
    • Application Fee: Use the reference number shown to pay the application fee amounting to TSH. 10,000/= by using mobile money services i.e. Mpesa, Tigopesa, Airtel money etc. The application fee is non-refundable.
    • Program Selection: Select the programme of your choice from first choice up to fourth choice as shown on the programme application form.
    • Preview and submit your application: The final step is to review and verify your details and chosen courses, then click the submit button to send your application. Once your application has been submitted you should visit the ARU website and log into the ARU Online Application System regularly to check the status of your application.

    Application fee Payment Details

    M-PESA

    • Open your mpesa by dialling *150*00#
    • Then choose 4 LIPA kwa M-Pesa
    • Then choose 5 Malipo ya serikali/Government Payments
    • The Reference number(control number)/ number ya kumbukumbu ya malipo: take from your Admission system account at the make payment button.

    TIGO PESA

    • Open your Tigo-Pesa Number dialling *150*01#
    • Then choose 4 LIPA Bili,PAY bill
    • Then choose 5 Malipo ya serikali/Government Payments
    • The Reference number(control number)/ number ya kumbukumbu ya malipo: take from your Admission system account at the make payment button.

    AIRTEL MONEY

    • Airtel Money Number dialling *150*60#
    • Then choose 4 LIPA bili/PAY bill
    • Then choose 5 Malipo ya serikali/Government Payments
    • The Reference number(control number)/ number ya kumbukumbu ya malipo: take from your Admission system account at the make payment button.

    T-PESA

    • Open your T-Pesa by dialling *150*71#
    • Then choose 5 LIPA bili/PAY bill
    • Then choose 3 Malipo ya serikali/Government Payments
    • The Reference number(control number)/ number ya kumbukumbu ya malipo: take from your Admission system account at the make payment button.

    HALOPESA

    • Open your Halopesa Number dialling *150*88#
    • Then choose 5 LIPA bili/PAY bill
    • Then choose 5 Malipo ya serikali/Government Payments
    • The Reference number (control number)/ number ya kumbukumbu ya malipo: take from your Admission system account at the make payment button.

    EZYPESA

    • Ezypesa Number dialling *150*02#
    • Then choose 5 LIPA bili/PAY bill
    • Then choose 5 Malipo ya serikali/Government Payments
    • Choose/Chagua 1 Tanzania Bara
    • The Reference number(control number)/ number ya kumbukumbu ya malipo: take from your Admission system account at the make payment button.

    Things to consider when applying for admission.

    Throughout the application process, applicants are reminded to use valid telephone numbers and email addresses, which will be used to relay feedback about the admission process. Applicants are also advised to use passwords that they can easily remember. It is worth noting that all these steps are not only built into the online admission system but are also published on the application page.

    Additionally, entry requirements for all the programs on offer are published on the university webpage and uploaded on the application page for easy reference by applicants. Undergraduate applicants with foreign certificates are required to apply for the Number and Certificates of Equivalency Translation from the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) at https://www.necta.go.tz. During the application, these applicants are required to upload the Number of Equivalency Translation when prompted.

    Furthermore, applicants with Diploma qualifications are also required to apply for an Award Verification Number (AVN) and a Certificate for the same from NACTE at https://www.nacte.go.tz. Just as with the Certificate of Equivalency Translation, applicants with Diploma qualifications will be required to upload the Award Verification Number when prompted during their applications.

    How to Track Your Application Status

    You might wonder how you can know the status of your application, whether you have been selected, selected by more than one university, or not selected at all. You need to be aware that Ardhi University will start providing the selection status through the ARU Online Application System.

    Therefore, to know the admission application status, you will need to frequently log into the ARU Online Application System to see if your application has been successful and if you have been selected to join ARU.

    If the selection results show that you have been accepted by ARU and other universities, you will need to confirm your choice of one university through the respective university system where you were selected by entering the TCU confirmation code, which will be sent via phone number and email address.

    To get your TCU confirmation code, log in to your online application account. Upon receiving a message indicating that you have multiple admissions, obtain the TCU confirmation code by filling in an easily accessible phone number and email address, then click “Request.” After a while, the confirmation code will be sent to both your phone number and email address. Enter the code in the designated field and click “Confirm.”

    If you have more questions or need further clarification about ARU admission, you can call the ARU admission Help Desk through the following numbers.

    • +255 738 044 868
    •  +255 738 044 870
    •  +255 738 564 712
    •  +255 738 357 330
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