Suleyman Demirel University

Suleyman Demirel University

Süleyman Demirel University (Kazakh: Сүлейман Демирел атындағы Университет, Süleyman Demirel atındağı Universitet, Russian: Университет имени Сулеймана Демиреля,Turkish: Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi, abbreviated as SDU) is a university located in Kaskelen, Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is named after Süleyman Demirel, the former prime minister and president of Turkey.

The University was established in 1996, by the initiatives of the President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, and the former President of Turkey, Suleyman Demirel.

Suleyman Demirel University is a privately funded, co-educational institution with a worldwide mission. The main goal of the University is to offer qualitative programs on the assumption of modern society demands, which are intended for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, continuing education, research and public services at the most reasonable costs. The University programs are particularly responsive to the needs of individuals, public groups, and agencies in the community; all are quickly adjusting themselves to the progressively changing social, political and economic environment in the country and worldwide.

The University aims to continuously develop and pursue its programs for everyone who wishes to develop and expand their academic skills for personal, occupational and/or professional growth. Certainly, this opportunity will be given to all eligible prospective students regardless of their socio-economic status. Moreover, a respect for the intellectual potential and dignity of each student, as an individual part of a society, is ensured, without regard for any racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. SDU has been utilizing its brand new “Smart Campus” since the academic year of 2010-2011. The campus was specially built to meet the state-of-the-art education facilities with the capacity for accommodating more than 7000 students. There are 8 faculties at the university, of which courses are instructed in English and Kazakh languages. New campus offers an excellent learning environment with its 16 lecture theatres, 120 auditoriums, 3 research centers, 8 computer labs, 2 internet cafés, conference hall, stadium, gym, medical center, 2 halls of residence and 2 comprehensive libraries, which are based on highly advanced electronic cataloging system and search engine. Additionally, the campus houses 3 canteens and coffee bars to provide a relaxing and social atmosphere. At the moment, some parts of the campus are in construction.