Sueleyman Demirel University

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Süleyman Demirel University 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 is approved by the Erasmus programme for participation and funding. SDU is a member of European University Association.HistorySDU was founded on 11 July 1992 in Isparta. The university is named after Süleyman 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 structureThe academic structure of SDU contains fifteen faculties, twelve vocational high schools, two higher schools, and four graduate schools.FacultiesThe 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 Technology Faculty of Law Faculty of EducationRankingsSüleyman 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 recognized Süleyman Demirel University as one of the top universities in Turkey.