Süleyman Demirel University
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1976 / 1992 |
| Endowment | State: US$101 million (2010) Other: $48 million (2005) Total: approx. $149 million |
| Rector | Prof. Dr. Mehmet SALTAN |
Academic staff | 1796 |
| Undergraduates | 37054 |
| Postgraduates | 2103 |
| Location | , 37°49′44″N 30°31′44″E / 37.829°N 30.529°E |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Affiliations | European University Association Council of Higher Education (Turkey) International Association of Universities Bologna Process |
| University rankings | |
|---|---|
| Regional – Overall | |
| QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia | 251-300 (2022) |
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.
In 2018, the university underwent an administrative restructuring, during which the faculties of Agriculture, Forestry, and Technology, as well as the Eğirdir Faculty of Fisheries, were transferred to Isparta University of Applied Sciences.
Thirteen academics from Süleyman Demirel University were recognized in the “World’s Most Influential Scientists List” published by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier.