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 Stat ...

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. An ...

Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula ...

. 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 Suleyman or Süleyman is a variant of Suleiman (the Arabic name ). It means "man of peace". Notable people with the name include: Suleyman *Suleyman I of Rûm or Suleiman ibn Qutulmish (d. 1086), founder of an independent Seljuq Turkish state in ...

. The faculty of Engineering and Architecture is the first faculty in the university which was formerly known as

Isparta State Engineering and Architecture Academy 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 ...

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 th ...

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

SDU Research Hospital The Süleyman Demirel University Research Hospital (SDU Research Hospital) is a research and teaching hospital A teaching hospital is a hospital or medical centre that provides medical education and training to future and current health profes ...

*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

. 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

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.

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 la, Attalensis grc, Ἀτταλειώτης , postal_code_type = Postal code , postal_code = 07xxx , area_code = (+90) 242 , registration_plate = 07 , blank_name = Licence plate ...

. 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: *

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 Azer ...

, former president of

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, former prime minister of Poland *

Rauf Denktaş Rauf Raif Denktaş (27 January 1924 – 13 January 2012) was a Turkish Cypriot politician, barrister and jurist who served as the founding president of Northern Cyprus. He occupied this position as the president of the Turkish Republic of Nor ...

, first president of

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* Fatma Girik, actress *

Hülya Koçyiğit Hülya Koçyiğit (born 12 December 1947) is a Turkish actress. A prominent female lead in the Turkish cinema, she received numerous awards at international film festivals, including the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Altogether, she has ...

, actress * Justin A. McCarthy, U.S. historian * İsmet Sezgin, former speaker of the

Turkish parliament The Grand National Assembly of Turkey ( tr, ), usually referred to simply as the TBMM or Parliament ( tr, or ''Parlamento''), is the unicameral Turkish legislature. It is the sole body given the legislative prerogatives by the Turkish Consti ...

Türkan Şoray Türkan Şoray (; born 28 June 1945) is a Turkish actress, writer and film director of Circassian origin. She is known as "Sultan" of the Cinema of Turkey. She started her career in 1960, and won her first award as the most successful actress ...

, actress * Şarık Tara, businessman in construction * Selçuk Yaşar, businessman in food industry *

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

* Murat Ali Dulupçu

Partner universities

* Azerbaijan State University, Azerbaijan *

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, Finland * Tampere University of Technology, Finland * Grenoble École de Management, France *

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, Germany *

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, Netherlands * Lodz University, Poland *

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, Spain *

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References

External links

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Suleyman Demirel University Electronic Journals

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History

Academic structure

Faculties

Rankings

Research

Research centers

Campus

Prof. Dr. Hassan Gürbüz Information Centre

Practice and research hospital

Lakes District Technocity

Student life

Scholarships and financial support

Sports and recreation

Broadcasting

Student clubs

Honorary doctorates

Notable faculty members

Partner universities

See also

References

External links