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| + | The '''University of Auckland''' is a public [[research university]] based in [[Auckland]], [[New Zealand]]. It is the highest ranked New Zealand university in the QS World University Rankings and Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities. The institution was established in 1883 as a constituent college of the [[University of New Zealand]]. Originally it was housed in a disused courthouse. Today, the University of Auckland is [[List of universities in New Zealand|New Zealand's largest university]] by enrolment, hosting about 40,000 students on five Auckland campuses.<ref>https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/about-the-university/the-university/university-history/key-developments-1883-2000s.html|title=Key developments 1883-2000s - The University of Auckland|website=www.auckland.ac.nz|access-date=2020-04-19}}</ref> The City Campus, in [[central Auckland]], has the bulk of the students and [[Faculty (division)|faculties]]. There are eight faculties, including [[University of Auckland Law School|a law school]], as well as three [[research institute]]s associated with the university. The university has an ethnically diverse student body. | ||
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The University of Auckland is a public research university based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the highest ranked New Zealand university in the QS World University Rankings and Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities. The institution was established in 1883 as a constituent college of the University of New Zealand. Originally it was housed in a disused courthouse. Today, the University of Auckland is New Zealand's largest university by enrolment, hosting about 40,000 students on five Auckland campuses.[1] The City Campus, in central Auckland, has the bulk of the students and faculties. There are eight faculties, including a law school, as well as three research institutes associated with the university. The university has an ethnically diverse student body.
Alumni on Wikispooks
| Person | Born | Died | Nationality | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lange | 4 August 1942 | 13 August 2005 | New Zealand | Politician | Introduced New Zealand's nuclear-free policy |
| Clifton Webb | 8 March 1889 | 6 February 1962 | New Zealand | Diplomat Politician | Attended the fourth Bilderberg as New Zealand High commissioner to the United Kingdom |
References
- ↑ https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/about-the-university/the-university/university-history/key-developments-1883-2000s.html%7Ctitle=Key developments 1883-2000s - The University of Auckland|website=www.auckland.ac.nz|access-date=2020-04-19}}
