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Ranked 12th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. The School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences (SPSES) is a global leader in sport-related teaching and research.
SPSES stands out as the only New Zealand university in the international top 30. The school is the top-ranked department across all divisions at any university in New Zealand.
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