Süleyman Demirel University, SDU, (Turkish: Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi - SDÜ) is a public university located in Isparta, Turkey. Established in 1992, the university, with around 39000 students, is the fourth 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 European University Association. SDU 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. The academic structure of SDU contains fifteen faculties, twelve vocational high schools, two higher schools, and four graduate schools. The list of faculties in the university: The SDU aims to be a research-oriented university, according to its Strategic Plan.