AUT is New Zealand's leading sport and recreation university. You'll have access to world-class facilities and learn from high-achieving academics and researchers. We're proud of our strong links with industry. AUT Millennium, High Performance Sport New Zealand, Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC), regional sports trusts and the YMCA are among the many organisations we work closely with. These connections ensure that what you learn reflects current industry practice. They also mean you can choose from a vast number of host organisations for your industry experience placements in Years 2 and 3.