Süleyman Demirel University
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- For the university in Kazakhstan, see Suleyman Demirel University.
| Established | 1992 |
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| Type | Public |
| President | Prof.Dr. Metin Lütfi BAYDAR |
| Faculty | 1796 |
| Undergraduates | 32883 |
| Postgraduates | 3,237 |
| Location | Isparta, Republic of Turkey |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Website | www.sdu.edu.tr |
Süleyman Demirel University (SDU) is a public university located in Isparta, Turkey. Established in 1992, the university, with almost 35,000 students, is the fourth largest institution in Turkey.[citation needed] SDU is known for its programs in agricultural research, medicine, engineering, and business sciences. SDU (Institution Code: TR ISPARTA01) is approved for Erasmus programme for participation and funding.
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[edit] Academic Structure
The academic structure of the SDU is made up of 12 Faculties, 17 Vocational High Schools, 3 Higher Schools, and 4 Graduate Schools.
[edit] Research Centers
- Research and Implementation Hospital
- 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 Diagnose 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
- Remotesensing Research and Implementation Center
- Renewable Energy Resources Center for Research and Application
- Research and Implementation Hotels
- Rose and Rose Products Research and Implementation Center
- Continuous Education Research and Implementation Center
- EU Documentation Research and Implementation Center
- Agricultural Research and Implementation Center
- Technological Materials Research&Development and Calibration Center
[edit] Campus
The SDU's main campus is located in, and occupies most of the Cunur suburb of Isparta. Most of the university's centers and faculties are located on campus.
[edit] 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.
In the main campus there are three football fields, five tennis courts, outdoor and indoor basketball grounds, volleyball grounds, and a sports Center. SDU has a horse riding blub; membership for students is free of charge. There are various sports and recreation activities for students such as football, basketball, beach volley, table tennis, handball, wrestling, badminton, and tracking.
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 .
[edit] Student Clubs
Aviation Club, Folklore Dancing Club, Theatre Club, Radio Club, Music Groups and Chorus, Mountaineering and Caving Club, The Chess and Bridge Club, Food Club, Orienteering Club, Skiing Club, Technology Club, Diving Club, Dance Club, Economics and Management Club, Atatürk's Thought Club, Biology and Environment Club, Reading Club
[edit] Honorary Doctorates
Honorary Doctorates from Süleyman Demirel University include:
