SDU University

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World University Rankings 2025
1001–1500th
Impact Rankings 2024
Reporter
Young University Rankings 2024
1/1 Abylai Khan Street, Karasai District, Kaskelen, Almaty Region, 040900, Kazakhstan

About SDU University

Suleyman Demirel University was established in 1996 in Kaskelen, Kasakhstan, and currently has four faculties: education and humanities; engineering and natural sciences; law and social sciences; and business. Most of the degree programmes are taught in English, but some can be taught in Russian or Kazakh.

The university offers degree programmes from an bachelor's level to postgraduate master’s and doctorate levels. There are students from across the world in over 15 countries.

The Business School offers students the chance to become accredited through ACCA, CIMA and CIM certification, and aims to provide students with the preparation necessary for a career in business after university. Those who study under the law and sciences faculty are surrounded by well-known and highly reputable staff, including professionals with practical experience in court. The faculty supports student startups and creative approaches.

The engineering faculty aims to prepare future specialists in IT and technical specialisms for industry. Throughout their courses, students will gain both technical and management skills, including 3D modelling, artificial intelligence and mobile application development.

The faculty of education and humanities aims to provide students with skills to fill gaps in the market. Students in this faculty can study abroad for a semester, with partner universities including countries such as South Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, US and the UK. They can also take part in the Erasmus programe.

The careers department helps students explore their future career options, offering employment opportunities, connecting them with employers, and holding guidance sessions. There are seven major careers events throughout the year, including career day where business representatives will interview students as a practice. There’s also a job fair and guest workshops for students to attend.

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Key statistics

  • 54 : 46
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 1%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 19.0
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 8,008
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • 14%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at SDU University

  • Business & economics

    • Accounting & Finance
    • Business & Management
    • Economics & Econometrics
  • Law

    • Law
  • Arts & humanities

    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
  • Education

    • Education
  • Physical sciences

    • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Social sciences

    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
    • Communication & Media Studies
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science