03 Mart 2026 Salı

Announcement for Prospective Students

 

As Isparta Vocational School of Health Services, the information below addresses the most frequently asked questions across our programs.

Is an optional foreign language preparatory year offered?

No. An optional foreign language preparatory year is not offered in our programs.

What is the education model?

All enrolled students receive education in accordance with the Süleyman Demirel University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation. Within this framework, students registered in our vocational school programs are required to take and successfully complete a total of 120 ECTS over four semesters (Fall and Spring of the 1st and 2nd years), with 30 ECTS per semester.

The 120 ECTS required for graduation includes a 30-working-day summer internship and practical courses through which students can complete professional practice.

In line with program requirements, students are directed—under the supervision of responsible instructors—to units within the university such as the Research and Application Hospital, Faculty of Dentistry, and Nursery & Kindergarten, as well as other institutions and organizations in Isparta where applicable.

What clothing and equipment are required, and who provides them?

Students are required to obtain and use the clothing specified in the table below throughout their education. In addition, students are responsible for procuring any materials/tools/consumables needed during theoretical and/or practical training.

Program Required Clothing
Oral and Dental Health Program Navy trousers and a blue scrub top during practice training
Anesthesia Program Black scrubs and a white lab coat during practice training
Dental Prosthetics Technology White lab coat during practice training
First and Emergency Aid Program To be directed by the program coordination office
Medical Imaging Techniques Program Black scrubs and a white lab coat during practice training
Medical Laboratory Techniques Program White lab coat during practice training
Elderly Care Program Burgundy scrubs (top and bottom) during practice training

What is the program content, and where is the campus located?

Isparta Vocational School of Health Services is located in the city center of Isparta in the Lakes Region. Course contents for the programs can be accessed via the university’s ECTS course information page.

Are there opportunities for part-time student employment?

Our university offers voluntary students the opportunity to work part-time to make productive use of their time outside classes and to provide financial support for those in need. Each academic year, employment opportunities are provided for 750 students. Part-time student workers are insured against occupational accidents and diseases and are assigned to units where support is needed.

Wages are determined by the University Executive Board, in line with the Turkish Labor Law (No. 4857), not exceeding one quarter of the daily gross minimum wage set for workers over the age of 16. Students working in educational units may work up to 3 hours per day.

What facilities and services are provided by the university?

Accommodation: The Çiftçi Education Center Application Hotel located on the SDU campus offers a safe and comfortable stay with room-and-breakfast service and affordable monthly rates. There is also an SDU guesthouse in the city center. In addition, KYK dormitories and numerous private student apartments are available in Isparta.
Meals: SDU dining halls provide lunch and dinner services for students and staff. The main campus includes multiple dining halls and an à la carte restaurant. Students may access meals by paying a contribution fee determined by the University Executive Board; the remaining cost is covered by the Student Social Services budget. By decision of the Executive Board, 1,500 students benefit from free lunch/dinner, and scholarship holders may receive meal support.
Health/Mediko: Students may benefit within the scope of their legal rights. Within the “Healthy Nutrition and Active Living Program in Türkiye” prepared jointly by the Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of Health, bicycles may be provided upon request for on-campus transportation.
Social & Sports Facilities: A wide range of sports facilities is available, including swimming pools, sports halls, tennis courts, football fields, basketball and volleyball courts, running tracks, fitness halls, and more.
Healthcare Infrastructure: SDU Research and Application Hospital (598-bed capacity) and the Faculty of Dentistry Application and Research Hospital provide extensive healthcare services; students benefit from these hospitals.

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