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Bachelor's in Engineering in Europe

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Bachelor's programs in Engineering from 17 universities · updated for 2026
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A Bachelor's in Engineering in Europe typically runs 3 years in Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Belgium — or 4 years in Ireland and the UK — under the Bologna Process, the continent-wide framework that ensures your degree is recognized across 49 countries. That shorter timeline means the total cost of a European Engineering bachelor's is often lower than US or UK equivalents, even before accounting for tuition differences.

Tuition varies by country: public universities in Germany and Norway charge little to nothing even for non-EU students, while the Netherlands typically runs €2,000–€4,000/year for EU students. English-taught Engineering programs are widely available — particularly at Dutch, Scandinavian, and Belgian universities — and usually require IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for admission. Most programs also include Erasmus+ exchange eligibility, letting you spend a semester at another European university as part of your degree.

Browse the Engineering bachelor's programs below to compare fees, duration, language of instruction, and entry requirements side by side. Click any card to see full program details and request information directly from universities currently accepting applications.

Featured Bachelor's Programs in Engineering

A selection of programs available across Europe — explore details, fees, and requirements.

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

University of Naples Federico II Naples, Italy

Bachelor's English 3 years
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Electrical Engineering and Information Technology University of Naples Federico II

This bachelor's program combines electrical engineering, computer engineering, and telecommunications, preparing students to design and work with the electronic and information systems behind smart city infrastructure, connected devices, and modern electronic circuits. It is nationally accredited by Italy's university council and university evaluation agency.

The first year opens with calculus, geometry and linear algebra, and the fundamentals of computer engineering, together with language skills coursework, before continuing into mechanics and thermodynamics, a second calculus course, and object-oriented programming.

The second year covers electromagnetism, mathematical methods for engineers, and systems theory, supported by seminars, before advancing to signals theory, the foundations of electrical engineering, and electromagnetic fields.

The third year opens with the basics of measurement, the basics of biomedical engineering, and electronics. In the final semester, students choose 18 credits of coursework concentrated within a single specialization area, or may instead spread these credits across multiple areas. Options include automation and robotics, covering automatic control, operational research, or operating systems; biomedical engineering, covering health monitoring technology or healthcare devices; computer engineering, covering software and data engineering, computer architecture, or computer networks; electronics, covering circuits for the Internet of Things, FPGA-based digital design, or measurement instrumentation; telecommunications, covering antennas and microwaves, digital transmission, or telecommunication networks; electrical engineering, covering electrical motors and drives, electrical systems, or nonlinear circuits; data science, covering machine learning, data mining, or statistical learning; and basic science, covering functional analysis, modern physics, or modeling and simulation. The program concludes with a dissertation.
Applicants must hold a high school diploma representing at least 12 years of pre-university education; those with a non-Italian diploma must obtain a Declaration of Value from an embassy or consulate confirming this. Success in the program also requires logical reasoning ability and a basic scientific background in algebra, geometry, functions, elementary physics, and the structure of matter, which is assessed through a compulsory admission test.

The admission test includes sections on mathematics, reasoning on texts and data, chemistry, and physics; a biology section is also administered but does not count toward this program's score. Applicants must score at least 20% of the maximum possible score, or 9 out of 45 points, to be admitted. Admitted candidates who score 8 out of 15 or lower on the mathematics section, despite reaching an overall score of at least 23 out of 45, are required to complete supplementary mathematics coursework worth at least 6 credits before being permitted to sit other exams, and must clear this requirement within the first year of study.

Applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher, through a certificate from an approved international testing body such as IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, Pearson, Trinity College London, or Duolingo, verified by the university's language center prior to enrollment.
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Aviation Transport

Riga Technical University Riga, Latvia

Bachelor's English 4 years
EU: €3,540 Per year Non-EU: €3,540
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Aviation Transport Riga Technical University

This bachelor's program provides thorough training in aviation engineering, with a focus on either aircraft operation or avionics systems. Students study subjects such as aerodynamics, technical mechanics, aircraft systems, and electronic engineering. They can specialize in areas like aircraft strength and propulsion or in electronic navigation and communication systems. Courses also include aviation legislation, entrepreneurship, ethics, and English for technical communication. Practical placements in mechanics or avionics and a final thesis project prepare students for careers in the aviation industry.
To be admitted to this bachelor's program, applicants must have completed secondary education and demonstrate English language proficiency at a minimum of CEFR B2 level.
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Maritime Transport - Marine Electrical Automation

Riga Technical University Riga, Latvia

Bachelor's English 4,3 years
EU: €4,670 Per year Non-EU: €6,800
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Maritime Transport - Marine Electrical Automation Riga Technical University

This bachelor's program prepares students for engineering roles in the maritime industry. The curriculum covers subjects such as marine engineering, ship automation, maritime safety, and the operation of electrical and navigation systems on ships. Students also gain knowledge in physics, ship construction, marine law, and ship computer networks. A strong practical component is included through workshop practice and seagoing placements. The program ends with a diploma project and qualification examination, equipping graduates with the skills needed to manage technical operations on marine vessels.
This bachelor's program is open to students who have completed secondary education and are medically fit to work on board ships, in accordance with maritime health regulations. The program prepares students for professional roles in the maritime sector, focusing on the physical and technical readiness required for work at sea. Specific attention is given to meeting safety standards and health requirements necessary for seafarers.
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Civil Engineering

Slovak University of Technology – STU Bratislava, Slovakia

Bachelor's English 3 years
EU: €3,500 Per year Non-EU: €3,500
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Civil Engineering Slovak University of Technology – STU

This bachelor's program trains civil engineers in the design, construction, and technical analysis of buildings and infrastructure, combining core engineering fundamentals with supporting legal, economic, and digital skills relevant to the construction industry. It is delivered full-time over three years in English.

The first year covers building materials, constructive geometry, environmental engineering, geology, the history of architecture, and an initial mathematics course, alongside a choice between English or Slovak language study. This continues with computer-aided design, introductory informatics, further mathematics, physics, the statics of structures, and surveying, together with continued language study and physical training.

The second year introduces artificial intelligence applications in civil engineering, concrete technology, hydrology, hydromechanics, a third mathematics course, and the theory of elasticity, followed by building physics, building services, a first course on architectural construction, an introduction to law, soil mechanics, and structural mechanics, alongside continued physical training and an elective choice between further informatics coursework or the real estate market.

The third year covers building foundations, building technology, concrete structural members, metal structural members, road construction, and water treatment and supply, before concluding with a bachelor's thesis alongside coursework in concrete structures, a second course on architectural construction, hydro-technical research, and steel structures. Students also choose an elective from options such as a bachelor's thesis seminar, building economics, computer-aided design in water engineering, a design studio, experimental mechanics, the history of civil engineering, water resources management, or three-dimensional modeling of structural and geotechnical structures.
Foreign applicants must obtain official recognition that their secondary education qualification is equivalent to the required Slovak standard, and must provide a certified, apostilled copy and translation of their school leaving certificate, along with certified translations of their final-year secondary school grades.
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Maritime Transport - Marine Engineering

Riga Technical University Riga, Latvia

Bachelor's English 4,3 years
EU: €4,670 Per year Non-EU: €6,800
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Maritime Transport - Marine Engineering Riga Technical University

This bachelor's program focuses on marine engineering and prepares students to work aboard ships and in maritime environments. Courses cover marine equipment, ship construction, automation systems, thermodynamics, and safety regulations. Students also gain knowledge in areas such as maritime law, economics, and cybersecurity. Practical placement includes seagoing practice, workshop training, and ship repair. The curriculum is rounded out with a final examination and diploma project to certify professional readiness.
This bachelor's program is open to students who have completed secondary education and are medically fit to work on board ships, in accordance with maritime health regulations. The program prepares students for professional roles in the maritime sector, focusing on the physical and technical readiness required for work at sea. Specific attention is given to meeting safety standards and health requirements necessary for seafarers.
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Wood Technology

Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Bruneck-Brunico, Italy

Bachelor's English 3 years
EU: €1,200 Per year Non-EU: €1,200
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Wood Technology Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

This bachelor's program offers two specializations: Industrial and Skilled Artisanship, and Wooden Buildings. The program combines engineering fundamentals (math, physics, material science, programming) with wood-specific subjects such as wood chemistry, anatomy, and energy efficiency in wood production. Students also study product design, construction site technology, plant automation, and safety. Starting in the second year, they can choose optional courses and complete an extended internship. Graduates are prepared for careers in the wood industry, mechanical engineering, energy systems, and automation—working in roles such as technicians, plant managers, or product developers.
To be admitted to the program, applicants must hold a secondary school leaving certificate issued after 12 years of education and meet specific language requirements. The program is trilingual, with instruction in German, Italian, and English. At the time of admission, applicants must demonstrate B2 proficiency in two of the three languages; no prior knowledge is required for the third. To graduate, students must reach C1 in two languages and B2 in the third. Language proficiency can be demonstrated through school or university diplomas, recognized language certificates, or institutional exams. Students with no prior knowledge of the third language must attend intensive pre-semester language courses to begin their learning path.
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Mechanical Engineering

Lodz University of Technology Lodz, Poland

Bachelor's English 4 years
EU: €1,000 Per semester Non-EU: €1,000
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Mechanical Engineering Lodz University of Technology

This program includes foundational courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and materials science, followed by specialized training in mechanical systems, manufacturing, fluid mechanics, CAD, robotics, and thermodynamics.
Students engage in hands-on design projects, team-based learning, and interdisciplinary problem-solving throughout the program.
Later semesters focus on advanced manufacturing, energy systems, automation, and project work, concluding with a diploma thesis and industrial placement.
Language skills, soft skills, and civic engagement are integrated across all semesters.
To apply for Mechanical Engineering, students must pass mathematics and English (60% at advanced level or 30% bilingual).
A second foreign language is required, plus either physics, chemistry, or a relevant vocational diploma.
Accepted diplomas include mechanical, mechatronics, electronics, robotics, automation, or shipbuilding technician.
English proficiency is mandatory as the program is taught in English.
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Mechanical Engineering

Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences Keszthely, Hungary

Bachelor's English 3,5 years
EU: €2,500 Per semester Non-EU: €2,500
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Mechanical Engineering Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences

This bachelor's program provides a comprehensive education in mechanical engineering, combining strong foundations in mathematics, physics, materials science, and computer-aided technologies. Students gain core knowledge in subjects such as engineering mathematics, thermodynamics, mechanics, electronics, production technologies, and quality assurance. The curriculum also includes economics, informatics, labor safety, and engineering ethics to round out technical expertise with practical business and societal considerations.

As the program progresses, students can specialize in areas such as heating and cooling systems, air conditioning, vehicle technology, polymer and production technologies, building services, and computer-aided design and analysis (CAE and FEM). Specialized courses include hydraulic and pneumatic systems, logistics, vehicle electronics, finite element methods, and construction of building systems. Students also complete internships, industrial practices, and thesis work to strengthen their hands-on experience and prepare them for careers in the engineering sector.
To apply for this bachelor's program, applicants must submit a motivation letter explaining their interest in the course, a brief curriculum vitae, and official academic records. Specifically, a final secondary school examination certificate is required. If the secondary education was completed in English, a certificate or a formally signed and stamped letter confirming English as the medium of instruction may be accepted. Degrees from English-speaking countries are also valid with official documentation.

Accepted English language certificates include TOEFL (minimum 550 on PBT or 72 on iBT), IELTS (minimum 6.0), EUROEXAM, Cambridge First Certificate (minimum level “C” or score of 160), and others such as Pearson PTE and Academic (minimum 59), the Oxford Test of English (with B2 scores across all skills), TELC, ECL, and TOEIC (minimum: listening 400, reading 385, speaking 160, writing 150). Trinity ISE II and LanguageCert ESOL at B2 level are also accepted. However, DUOLINGO (DET) and EF SET are not accepted.
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Industrial and Mechanical Engineering

Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Bruneck-Brunico, Italy

Bachelor's English 3 years
EU: €1,200 Per year Non-EU: €1,200
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Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

This bachelor's program offers four specialization tracks: Mechanics, Energy, Management, and Industrial Automation. All students follow a common core of foundational courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, and technical drawing. Depending on the chosen track, students dive deeper into specific areas: Mechanics focuses on machinery and design, Energy on energy systems and efficiency, Management on production organization and logistics, and Industrial Automation on mechatronics and control systems. The program integrates lectures, labs, and internships and includes a final project. A dual study plan option (4 years) allows students to alternate between academic study and work experience in industry.
To be admitted to the program, applicants must hold a secondary school leaving certificate issued after 12 years of education and meet specific language requirements. The program is trilingual, with instruction in German, Italian, and English. At the time of admission, applicants must demonstrate B2 proficiency in two of the three languages; no prior knowledge is required for the third. To graduate, students must reach C1 in two languages and B2 in the third. Language proficiency can be demonstrated through school or university diplomas, recognized language certificates, or institutional exams. Students with no prior knowledge of the third language must attend intensive pre-semester language courses to begin their learning path.
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Mechatronics

Kaunas University of Technology – KTU Kaunas, Lithuania

Bachelor's English 4 years
EU: €4,201 Per year Non-EU: €4,201
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Mechatronics Kaunas University of Technology – KTU

This bachelor's program combines mechanics, electronics, information technology, and programming to prepare students for the demands of advanced industrial automation. Students learn to design and operate robotic and automated systems, developing mechanical, control, and programming skills applicable to high-tech sectors such as aerospace, biomedical technology, and manufacturing automation.

The first year introduces information technologies for engineers, an overview of the field, mathematics, and physics, along with an elective in either media philosophy or sustainable development. This continues into engineering drawing, the fundamentals of digital manufacturing and mechatronics, further mathematics, theoretical mechanics, and an advanced foreign-language elective in English, French, or German.

In the second year, students study computer-aided design, general chemistry, human safety, the mechanics of materials, structural materials technologies, and probability and statistics, followed by applied thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, computer-aided machinery control systems, the fundamentals of electrical engineering and electronics, numerical methods in engineering, signals theory, and structural integrity.

The third year covers machine elements, manufacturing engineering, measurement techniques, and a semester project, before advancing to the fundamentals of automatic control, microprocessor techniques, and robotic manufacturing systems, alongside a substantial elective component that may include a product development project, project management, or a further semester project.

The fourth year explores advanced manufacturing technologies, digitalization in design and manufacturing, electric drives, mechatronic system design, and quality assurance, culminating in a bachelor's degree final project and a professional internship.

Throughout the program, students develop the ability to read technical drawings, solve differential equations and physics problems, design mechanical and mechatronic systems, predict how structures respond to loads, and apply the laws of electrical engineering and computerized machine control. Later coursework builds skills in selecting microcontrollers, developing robotic manufacturing systems, applying automated control systems, and managing engineering projects, culminating in a working prototype of a mechatronic system and a final degree project grounded in real industrial practice. Teaching takes place in contemporary and virtual laboratories equipped with production lines, 3D printers, industrial robots, and CNC machine tools, giving students hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technologies. A flexible selection of modules allows students to focus on chosen technological sectors, and students may also pursue an "Innovation development" track, in which they create real innovations, products, or services together with external partner organizations. Exchange opportunities are available at partner universities abroad, including institutions in Denmark, Sweden, France, and Finland.

Graduates go on to work as automated systems engineers, developing and maintaining automation solutions such as robotic arms, conveying systems, and CNC machines; as robotics engineers, designing and programming robots for manufacturing, medicine, or logistics and integrating sensor systems; or as robotic systems digital twin developers, digitally modeling and testing robotic systems to analyze performance and predict potential failures before implementation.
Applicants must hold a high school certificate obtained no more than three years before applying, with a minimum average grade of above 60% in each relevant entry subject, and must demonstrate English proficiency through an IELTS score of at least 5.5, a TOEFL score of at least 75, a CEFR level of at least B2, or an equivalent qualification. A school transcript must be submitted in English, accompanied by official translations and certified copies where the original is unavailable, and all documents must be legalized with an apostille from the issuing country's foreign affairs ministry, except for documents issued within the EU or in Belarus and Ukraine.

Admission is based on final secondary school exam results, weighted as follows: mathematics accounts for 40% of the score, a science or technology subject such as chemistry, physics, biology, information technologies, geography, or engineering technologies accounts for a further 40%, and the English language exam accounts for the remaining 20%.
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Fashion Engineering

Kaunas University of Technology – KTU Kaunas, Lithuania

Bachelor's English 4 years
EU: €4,201 Per year Non-EU: €4,201
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Fashion Engineering Kaunas University of Technology – KTU

This bachelor's program trains students to create sustainable and innovative fashion, combining digital design technologies, advanced textiles, and functional clothing design within a single course of study. It is built around the integration of design, engineering, and technology, preparing graduates to organize production, develop new fashion standards, and build a business within the fashion industry.

The first year introduces foundational skills, combining introductory coursework in fashion engineering with information technology, mathematics, and physics, alongside a choice between media philosophy and sustainable development, followed by design fundamentals, engineering drawing, materials science, and further mathematics, together with a foreign-language elective at an advanced level. In the second year, students build technical garment-making skills through clothing pattern construction and modeling, fashion design, general chemistry, textile technologies, and probability and statistics, before moving into digital pattern design technologies, fashion visualization, clothing technology, and textile finishing, supported by an elective in areas such as prototyping methods or technical creativity and intellectual property.

The third year deepens specialization through clothing-specific technologies, knitwear design and technology, digital prototyping, the evolution of fashion, and the challenges of functional and sustainable textiles, including textile recycling, before turning to the design and technology of complex textiles, functional clothing, and image design and communication, alongside a substantial elective component covering new fashion product development, project management, or technology entrepreneurship. In the fourth year, students explore digital fashion, build fashion collections, conduct fashion research and prototyping, and study the international textile and clothing industry, culminating in a bachelor's degree final project and a professional internship.

Throughout the program, students develop engineering and logical thinking alongside creative design skills, learning to identify and evaluate textile materials, construct and model garment patterns, apply digital pattern design and 3D visualization tools, design garment joining technologies while ensuring quality, and analyze the environmental impact of new products. Students also build skills in image-building, trend analysis, quality assurance, and the development of virtual, animated fashion collections, along with the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and apply theoretical knowledge to real production and research problems. A flexible 24-credit block of study modules allows students to shape their own path, developing competencies in areas such as design, marketing, business, computer games, or virtual fashion, with the option to choose a career or research mentor and to pursue a track focused on developing real innovations, products, or services in partnership with external organizations.

International experience is built into the program, with opportunities for part-time study, work placements, or project work at partner universities abroad, including short exchanges with international student teams in countries such as Italy, Portugal, Greece, and Sweden. Graduates go on to work as clothing designers, developing fashion collections that balance market demands, functionality, and aesthetics within multidisciplinary production teams; as textile experts, assessing and selecting materials and developing new, sustainable textile innovations; or as virtual fashion experts, creating digital clothing collections and managing personalized, digitally driven production.
Applicants must hold a high school certificate obtained no more than three years before applying, with a minimum average grade of above 60% in each relevant entry subject. Applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency through an IELTS score of at least 5.5, a TOEFL score of at least 75, a CEFR level of at least B2, or an equivalent qualification. A school transcript must be submitted, accompanied by official translations and certified copies where the original is not available, and all documents must be legalized with an apostille from the issuing country's foreign affairs ministry, except for documents issued within the EU or in Belarus and Ukraine.

Admission is based on final secondary school exam results, weighted as follows: mathematics accounts for 40% of the score, a science or technology subject such as chemistry, physics, biology, information technologies, geography, or engineering technologies accounts for a further 40%, and the English language exam accounts for the remaining 20%.
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Mechanics and Machine Design

Cracow University of Technology Krakow, Poland

Bachelor's English 3,5 years
EU: €1,750 Per semester Non-EU: €1,750
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Mechanics and Machine Design Cracow University of Technology

This bachelor's degree offers a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, materials science, mechanics, and engineering design. Students study technical drawing, CAD, machine and structural design, thermodynamics, electronics, robotics, and metrology. Specialized modules cover topics like acoustics, vibration control, FEM, and computer-aided design and manufacturing. The curriculum also includes humanities, law, enterprise fundamentals, and culminates in a diploma project and professional training.
To apply for this program, candidates typically need to hold a recognized secondary school leaving certificate and demonstrate a solid foundation in mathematics. Since the program is taught in English, applicants must also provide proof of English language proficiency, usually at a B2 level or higher. In some cases, an interview or additional documentation may be required. This program is ideal for students with an interest in engineering, mechanics, and modern design technologies.
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Engineering bachelor's programs in Europe are typically four years (occasionally three for some tracks) and are among the most rigorous undergraduate programs available. The combination of mathematics, physics, and applied project work is relentless — the degree is genuinely demanding in a way that is both the point and the warning. German, Dutch, and Scandinavian engineering programs are globally respected and provide direct pathways to some of the world's leading industrial companies. Many programs now offer English-taught tracks, particularly at master's level, though bachelor's programs in German-speaking countries are often still primarily in German.

Bachelor's in Engineering: year by year

Year 1

Mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, differential equations), physics, mechanics, and introductory design. The mathematics intensity is often higher than students expect. Workshops and lab work begin from semester one.

Year 2

Core engineering modules specific to your discipline — thermodynamics, circuit theory, materials science, or structural mechanics depending on specialism. Projects increase in complexity and team-based design work appears.

Year 3

Specialization modules, applied design projects, and often an industrial placement or internship. The bachelor's thesis is typically an applied engineering problem with real-world context.

Why Europe for Engineering?

TU Delft, TU Munich, ETH Zurich, and KTH are consistently in the global top 15 for engineering. Many offer English-taught master's programs. EU industrial placements through Erasmus+ are common. German apprenticeship-influenced programs combine theory with deep industry practice in ways that are genuinely rare.

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