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Süleyman Demirel University

Logo: Suleyman Demirel University, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

Public university in Isparta, Turkey

Süleyman Demirel University (SDU) (Turkish: Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi) is a public university located in Isparta, Turkey. Established in 1992, the university, with around 70.000 students, is the second largest academic institution in Turkey. SDU is known for its programs in agricultural research, medicine, engineering, and business sciences.² It employed 2,000 people.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1992Founded¹

HeadquartersIsparta¹
Websitewww.sdu.edu.tr

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Suleyman Demirel University, Outside view, Entrance — Photo: Berdakb, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons⁵

Süleyman Demirel University (SDU) (Turkish: Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi) is a public university located in Isparta, Turkey. Established in 1992, the university, with around 70.000 students, is the second largest academic institution in Turkey. SDU is known for its programs in agricultural research, medicine, engineering, and business sciences. The university (Institution Code: TR ISPARTA01) is approved by the Erasmus programme for participation and funding. SDU is a member of the European University Association.²

The story

History

SDU was founded on 11 July 1992 in Isparta. The university is named after Süleyman Demirel. The faculty of Engineering and Architecture is the first faculty in the university which was formerly known as Isparta State Engineering and Architecture Academy founded in 1976.

Prof. Dr. Hassan Gürbüz Information Centre

Information centre (IC) occupies 8000 square meters and has 950-seat capacity.

IC academic collection consists of 100000 books, 64500 e-books, 1310 journal subscriptions, 39000 e-journal subscriptions, 2500 CD-DVDs and 53 online databases.

Sports and recreation

The main campus has a sports hall, a football pitch, two artificial grass football pitches, a beach volleyball court, six tennis courts (four open and two indoor), mini golf fields, an athletics track, a running track, a fitness centre and two open basketball courts.

The 2500-seat sport hall's facilities include an aerobics and steps hall, a gymnastics hall, a squash court, an artificial climbing wall, individual sports halls, a cafeteria, a university merchandise store, and massage and sauna rooms.

SDU has a horse riding club with free membership for students.

From Wikipedia’s article on Süleyman Demirel University, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.⁴

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Research

The SDU aims to be a research-oriented university, according to its strategic plan. 29 research and implementation centres are operating in scientific and technological areas and form the basis for the implementation of this strategic goal.

SDU's priority research areas cover environmental sciences, biotechnology, energy and technology sciences.

Practice and research hospital

The 400-bed capacity SDU Research Hospital was established on 1 November 2000.