Süleyman Demirel University

Süleyman Demirel University
TypePublic
Established1976 / 1992
EndowmentState: US$101 million (2010)
Other: $48 million (2005)
Total: approx. $149 million
RectorProf. Dr. Mehmet SALTAN
Academic staff
1796
Undergraduates37054
Postgraduates2103
Location,
37°49′44″N 30°31′44″E / 37.829°N 30.529°E / 37.829; 30.529
CampusSuburban
AffiliationsEuropean University Association
Council of Higher Education (Turkey)
International Association of Universities
Bologna Process
University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia251-300 (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.