Established in 1996, Suleyman Demirel University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Kaskelen (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Almaty. This institution also has a branch campus in Almaty. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Suleyman Demirel University (SDU) is a small coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Suleyman Demirel University (SDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Kazakhstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Kazakhstani higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.