About SDU

 Suleyman Demirel University was opened in 1996 by the President of Kazakhstan, 

Nursultan Nazarbayev, and the former president of Turkey, Suleyman Demirel.
Suleyman Demirel University is a privately supported, co-educational institution
with a worldwide mission. Its major commitments are quality programs of undergraduate
instruction, continuing education, research and public service provided at the most
reasonable cost to students. The University's programs are particularly responsive to
the needs of individuals, public groups, and agencies in the community; all are rapidly
adjusting themselves to the quickly changing social, political and economical environment
of the country.
The University aims to develop and pursue its programs in a manner to ensure that eligible
students who desire to develop and expand their scholastic skills for personal, occupational,
or professional growth have the opportunity to do so regardless of socio-economic status.
Respect for the intellectual potential and dignity of students as individual human beings without
regard for racial, ethnic, or cultural background, shall be paramount.
During the 2008-2009 academic year SDU began instruction the new “Smart Campus”.
The campus is able to hold more than 7000 students. There are 8 faculties, 16 lecture
theatres, 120 auditoriums, 1 conference hall, 1 stadium, 1 gym, 8 computer labs,
2 Internet cafes, 3 research centers, a medical center, 2 dormitories and
2 comprehensive libraries including a highly sophisticated electronic cataloging system
and search engine which is accessible to all students, faculty and staff. In addition,
the campus also houses 3 canteens and coffee bars to provide a relaxing and social atmosphere.
Currently, the half of the project is completed and we started the new academic
year in our smart campus.