Study sport and recreation

Study sport and recreation with us, and you’ll learn at one of the world's best universities for sport science, ranked 28th in the world by university rankings organisation QS and 49th by the Shanghai Ranking (Academic Ranking of World Universities).

You have access to world-class facilities, high-achieving academics and researchers, and workplace experience with some of the biggest names in the sport and recreation sector. Our graduates shape successful careers in many fields – they work with elite athletes, manage events, help people make healthier lifestyle choices, and set up their own businesses. Join us and this could be you.

Research in sport and recreation

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across sport and recreation.

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Sport and recreation facilities

AUT is New Zealand’s leading sports university – we have excellent gyms and sport centres, offering group exercise classes and personal training services. AUT Millennium is our world-class sports training and research facility.

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AUT Alumni & student Tara Taughan
AUT Sport and Recreation student, Kaiya Brown
From left to right: Kane Follows, Greta Pilkington, Connor Bell, Ainsley Thorpe and Tara Vaughan.
Damon Salesa at AUT's Matariki awards
AUT - Paris Olympics News
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AUT Alumni & student Tara Taughan
AUT student wins gold at Paris 2024
09 Aug, 2024
AUT Bachelor of Sport & Recreation student, Tara Vaughan, has won a gold medal overnight at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
AUT Sport and Recreation student, Kaiya Brown
Student represents Samoa at Paris 2024
23 Jul, 2024
AUT Sport and Recreation student, Kaiya Brown, is set to represent Samoa at Paris 2024.
From left to right: Kane Follows, Greta Pilkington, Connor Bell, Ainsley Thorpe and Tara Vaughan.
Paris-bound Olympic athletes
15 Jul, 2024
AUT very proud of alumni and student selected for the New Zealand Team at Paris 2024.
Damon Salesa at AUT's Matariki awards
AUT announces Matariki Award winners
05 Jul, 2024
AUT announces the winners of Ngā Whakamānawa o Matariki, AUT's Matariki Awards, recognising staff excellence across academic and professional disciplines.
AUT - Paris Olympics News
A force behind high-performance sport
17 Apr, 2024
With 100 days until the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, AUT is recognising the many people connected to the University who are supporting NZ’s top athletes.

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Contact details

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Phone 0800 AUT AUT (0800 288 288)

School of Sport and Recreation
AF Level 2, North Campus
90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote
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South Campus
640 Great South Road
Manukau, Auckland
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