Süleyman Demirel University (SDU) ( tr, Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi) is a public
university
A university () is an institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines. Universities typically offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In the United States, t ...
located in
Isparta
Isparta is a city in western Turkey and the capital of Isparta Province. The city's population was 222,556 in 2010 and its elevation is 1035 m. It is known as the "City of Roses".
Isparta is well-connected to other parts of Turkey via roads. Ant ...
,
Turkey
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. 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
European University Association
The European University Association (EUA) represents more than 800 institutions of higher education in 48 countries, providing them with a forum for cooperation and exchange of information on higher education and research policies. Members of th ...
.
History
SDU was founded on 11 July 1992 in Isparta. The university is named after
Suleyman 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.
Academic structure
The academic structure of SDU contains fifteen faculties,
twelve vocational high schools, two higher schools, and four graduate schools.
Faculties
The list of faculties
in the university:
# Faculty of Fine Arts
# Faculty of Aquatic Products
# Faculty of Arts and Sciences
# Faculty of Dentistry
# Faculty of Theology
# Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences
# Faculty of Engineering
# Faculty of Architecture
# Faculty of Forestry
# Faculty of Technical Education
# Faculty of Medicine
# Faculty of Agriculture
# Faculty of Health Sciences
# Faculty of Technological development
# Faculty of Law
# Faculty of Education
Rankings
Süleyman Demirel University ranks 10th in Turkey in the 2014-2015 URAP ranking. Additionally,
U.S. News & World Report ranks Süleyman Demirel University 14th in the Best Global Universities in Turkey rankings. The
QS World University Rankings
''QS World University Rankings'' is an annual publication of university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The QS system comprises three parts: the global overall ranking, the subject rankings (which name the world's top universities for the ...
recognized Süleyman Demirel University as one of the top universities in Turkey.
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.
Research centers
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SDU Research Hospital
*SDU Rose Research Center
*Principles of Atatürk and History of the Turkish Revolution Research and Implementation Center
*Computer Sciences Research and Implementation Center
*Botanic Field and Herbarium Research and Implementation Center
*CAD/CAM Implementation Center
*Experimental and Observatory Student Research and Implementation Center
*Earthquake and Geotechnics Research and Implementation Center
*Research and Implementation Center for Geothermal Energy
*Groundwater and Mineral Resources Research and Implementation Center
*Cancer Early Diagnosis Center
*Women Studies Research and Implementation Center
*Fashion Design & Ready-made Clothes Research and Implementation Center
*Music Culture Research and Implementation Center
*Pumice Research and Implementation Center
*Radio TV Research and Implementation Center
*Ceramics Research and Implementation Center
*Center for Strategic Research
*Turkish Language Research and Implementation Center
*Remote Sensing Research and Implementation Center
*Renewable Energy Resources Center for Research and Application
*Research and Implementation Hotels
*Continuous Education Research and Implementation Center
*EU Documentation Research and Implementation Center
*Agricultural Research and Implementation Center
*Technological Materials Research and Development and Calibration Center
Campus
The SDU's main campus is located in, and occupies most of, the Çünür suburb of
Isparta
Isparta is a city in western Turkey and the capital of Isparta Province. The city's population was 222,556 in 2010 and its elevation is 1035 m. It is known as the "City of Roses".
Isparta is well-connected to other parts of Turkey via roads. Ant ...
. The university has 300000 square meters built area in 10000 decare land.
Most of the university's centers and faculties are on campus.
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.
Practice and research hospital
The 400-bed capacity
SDU Research Hospital was established on November 1, 2000.
Lakes District Technocity
The technocity is a
science park
A science park (also called a "university research park", "technology park”, "technopark", “technopole", or a "science and technology park" (STP)) is defined as being a property-based development that accommodates and fosters the growt ...
project. It is located on both east and west campuses.
Lakes District Technocity is a member of
International Association of Science Parks
A science park (also called a "university research park", "technology park”, "technopark", “technopole", or a "science and technology park" (STP)) is defined as being a property-based development that accommodates and fosters the growt ...
.
Student life
The city of Isparta offers somewhat limited entertainment options, so students spend their free time participating in on-campus activities and in neighbor city
Antalya
Antalya () is the List of largest cities and towns in Turkey, fifth-most populous city in Turkey as well as the capital of Antalya Province. Located on Anatolia's southwest coast bordered by the Taurus Mountains, Antalya is the largest Turkish cit ...
.
Süleyman Demirel University's on-campus housing includes several dormitories.
Every year, the university hosts a spring festival in May and an international jazz festival in December.
Scholarships and financial support
SDU offers several scholarships to students. 750 students receive food scholarship annually from the university. In addition to that, 219 students receive cash scholarship by the General Directorate of Credits and Dormitories.
There is a university-run part-time work system which offers four hours of work per week during academic semesters to eligible students.
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.
Broadcasting
SDU has two student broadcasting operations: SDU Radio
and ScienceTV.
SDU Radio Television Research and Implementation Center oversees the operations of student broadcasting.
Student clubs
SDU has 64 student clubs, including: Rock Community, Industrial and Quality Club, Aviation Club, Turkish Folklore Club, Theatre Club, Radio Club, Mountaineering and Orienteering Club, Chess and Bridge Club, Skiing Club, Technology Club, Diving Club, Dance Club, Economics and Management Club, Book Club, Biology and Environment Club.
Honorary doctorates
Honorary doctorates from Süleyman Demirel University include:
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Filiz Akın
Filiz Akın (born Suna Akın, 2 January 1943) is a Turkish actress, writer and TV presenter. Known as Yeşilçam Turkish cinema's "noble, modern, urban and elegant face", Filiz Akın gained a huge fan base in Turkey.[Heydar Aliyev
Heydar Alirza oghlu Aliyev ( az, Һејдәр Әлирза оғлу Әлијев, italic=no, Heydər Əlirza oğlu Əliyev, ; , ; 10 May 1923 – 12 December 2003) was a Soviet and Azerbaijani politician who served as the third president of Aze ...]
, former president of
Azerbaijan
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Jerzy Buzek
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, former prime minister of Poland
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Rauf Denktaş
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, first president of
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
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Fatma Girik
Fatma Girik (12 December 1942 – 24 January 2022) was a Turkish actress and politician. Together with Hülya Koçyiğit, Filiz Akın and Türkan Şoray, she was an icon for the golden age in Turkish cinematography and is regarded as one of the ...
, actress
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Hülya Koçyiğit
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, actress
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Justin A. McCarthy, U.S. historian
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İsmet Sezgin
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, former speaker of the
Turkish parliament
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Türkan Şoray
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, actress
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Şarık Tara
Şarık Tara (born Šarik Hadžihamzić; 22 April 1930 – 28 June 2018) was a Turkish billionaire who founded Enka İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş., Turkey's largest construction company, with Sadi Gülçelik, in 1957. As well as being an internationa ...
, businessman in construction
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Selçuk Yaşar, businessman in food industry
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Andrew Mango
Andrew James Alexander Mango (14 June 1926 – 6 July 2014) was a British BBC employee and author.
Life
He was born in Istanbul, one of three sons of Alexander Mango, an Italian-Greek barrister and his White Russian wife Adelaide Damonov; the ...
, author, historian
*
Pier Ugo Calzolari, engineer
Notable faculty members
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Murat Ali Dulupçu
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, Finland
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Balkan Universities Network
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List of forestry universities and colleges
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References
External links
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Suleyman Demirel University Information CenterSuleyman Demirel University Electronic JournalsSuleyman Demirel University Open Archives HarvesterSuleyman Demirel University Information Center Blog
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Educational institutions established in 1992
1992 establishments in Turkey
Buildings and structures in Isparta Province
Forestry education
Forestry in Turkey
Isparta