Our Story
Berlin International University of Applied Sciences is a state-recognized institution of higher education located in the heart of Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2014 by Enver Yücel, the university is part of a unified global education ecosystem operated by BAU Global and Whitecliffe Global, functioning together as one integrated international education network.
This global network encompasses universities, schools, and academic centers across Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania, with established campuses and partnerships in Berlin, Istanbul, Washington D.C., Cyprus, Batumi, New Zealand, Australia, and with expansion underway in Canada. Together, BAU Global and Whitecliffe Global represent a shared vision for internationally connected, future-focused higher education.
Founder and Global Education Leadership
Enver Yücel is the Founder and Chairman of BAU Global and Bahçeşehir Uğur Educational Institutions (BUEI), Turkey’s largest private education provider. Recognized as one of Turkey’s leading education experts spanning pre-K through university education, Mr. Yücel has been at the forefront of educational innovation both nationally and globally. His work has played a pivotal role in shaping modern, international education models that emphasize accessibility, creativity, and global mobility.
In Turkey, Mr. Yücel founded TÖDER, the association representing all private education providers in the country, advancing quality and collaboration across the education sector. His academic and institutional contributions have received international recognition. He is a member of the U.S.-based Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges and became the first non-American appointed to the Board of Trustees of New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. He is also among the founders and board members of the World Education Entrepreneurs Society.
A Unified Global Network
Driven by a strong commitment to global education, Enver Yücel established the BAU Global Network, now operating as a single, interconnected global system alongside Whitecliffe Global. The combined network spans three continents and seven countries, comprising five universities (Istanbul, Washington D.C., Berlin, Cyprus, and Batumi), language schools, and multiple academic and research centers, all aligned under a shared educational philosophy.
International Recognition and Awards
Mr. Yücel’s contributions to education have been widely honored. He received the Outstanding Service Award from the Turkish Grand National Assembly in 2008 and the Education Award from the American Turkish Council in 2010. In 2014, he was awarded the UNCA Special Award for Global Education, becoming the first Turkish national to receive this distinction, presented by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Whitecliffe Global: Excellence Through Creativity and Innovation
As a core pillar of this unified global education entity, Whitecliffe Global strives to be internationally recognized as a center of education excellence and a leading provider of tertiary education in technology, creativity, design, business, health, innovation, education, and research.
Whitecliffe is committed to empowering trailblazers, nurturing future leaders, and fostering creative thinkers who confidently make a positive impact in the world. Its educational philosophy is grounded in the belief that creativity has the power to transform how people see, shape, and experience the world.
Through strong industry collaboration, work-integrated learning, and academically rigorous programmas, Whitecliffe Global actively prepares graduates for real-world professions. Graduates across the network emerge as confident, skilled, and globally minded professionals, equipped to lead in their chosen fields.