About Saygı Ünlü
Saygı Ünlü is a higher education consultant specialising in international accreditation and strategic academic communication.
He began his career directing news and television programs on national channels, developing a strong foundation in storytelling and content strategy. Over time, he transferred this expertise into higher education, focusing on making academic quality visible, understandable and internationally relevant.
He works closely with universities, research centres and academic organisations, providing strategic guidance across the entire accreditation process — from self-evaluation reports and module handbooks to site visit preparation. His approach integrates communication into quality assurance, enabling institutions to strengthen both academic performance and institutional positioning.
Credentials & Roles
- AQAS Appointed Expert Evaluator
- ACQUIN Appointed Expert Evaluator
- International Study Program Accreditation Consultant
- Academic Communication Consultant
- Host and Producer of "Bilim Gündemi" (Haberler.com)
Saygı Ünlü has been appointed as an expert evaluator by two international quality assurance agencies: AQAS (Agentur für Qualitätssicherung durch Akkreditierung von Studiengängen) and ACQUIN (Akkreditierungs, Certifizierungs und Qualitätssicherungs Institut). Through these roles, he contributes to independent external evaluations and supports institutions worldwide in aligning with the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG).
In addition to his consultancy work, he produces and hosts "Bilim Gündemi" on Haberler.com, focusing on increasing the visibility of academic research and scientific output.
Combining higher education expertise with strategic communication, he delivers structured, credible and sustainable solutions that support institutional growth. Saygı Ünlü is a higher education consultant specialising in quality assurance and international accreditation. As a sector representative appointed by international accreditation agencies, he contributes to accreditation processes beyond Türkiye, supporting institutions in aligning with European standards.
His work integrates accreditation advisory with strategic academic communication, enabling universities to make academic quality visible, understandable and internationally relevant.