USEK School of Engineering

27/04/2026

Stronger together 🤝✨

We’re proud to renew our partnership with the ITSS Testing Center and continue building a collaboration that creates real impact.

Through this partnership, we aim to expand opportunities, support innovation, and empower more individuals with the tools and certifications they need to succeed.

Looking forward to the next chapter of working together and achieving even greater milestones 🚀

02/02/2026

Faculty members and MSc Civil Engineering students sharpened their BIM skills during a week-long training at USEK. Led by Mr. Jacques Rigal from "Campus des Métiers et des Qualifications d’Excellence BTP et usage du numérique", the sessions focused on advanced digital construction techniques. Supported by FEI (France Education International) and AFD (Agence Française de Développement), this training reinforced USEK’s commitment to innovation and professional development in civil engineering.

30/01/2026

Over two weeks, USEK became a hub for knowledge-sharing through an Electrical Habilitation training, led by Mr. Jean-François Redon and attended by professionals from USEK, ITI (Institut Technique Industriel), and IPNET (Institut Pédagogique National de l'Enseignement Technique) With the support of the French Ministry of Education and AFD (Agence Française de Développement), the training highlighted the importance of technical excellence, safety standards, and cross-institutional collaboration.

09/01/2026

Brains were switched on and circuits were firing as students took on Escape the Lab, a fast-paced engineering challenge organized by the PES Chapter.
From strategic role rotation to high-pressure problem-solving, teams raced against time to build, adapt, and break free⏱️🔌
An electrifying experience where teamwork met innovation!

15/12/2025

We were delighted to welcome 90 students from La Cité Culturelle to USEK. After a tour of our campus facilities, they took part in an interactive session at the biodiesel pilot plant and the engineering labs.

From discovering how biodiesel is produced to seeing firsthand how it’s tested and analyzed, our visitors explored the real-world impact of sustainable technologies.

A day filled with learning and inspiration, fueling young minds to imagine a greener future!

12/12/2025

Proud to celebrate our students’ outstanding performance in the SolidWorks Online Certification Exam!
With an impressive 86% success rate, our future engineers continue to demonstrate excellence, dedication, and strong mastery of CAD design tools.
Congratulations to all our students who earned this certification.

08/12/2025

We are proud to celebrate our talented Engineering students for their outstanding performance in the Huawei ICT Competition 2025 – National Stage!

Yuri Yaacoub – 1st Place, Cloud Track 🥇

Gio Rizk – 3rd Place, Computing Track 🥉

Guided by Dr. Marie-Rita Hojeij, our students continue to showcase USEK’s leadership in cloud technologies and advanced computing.

Next stop: the Regional Competition! 🌍

21/11/2025

30/10/2025

As part of the HES-SO–funded “Pile_Com” project, Prof. Tilda Akiki and Dr. Bechara Nehme made an exciting academic visit to the Haute École d’Ingénierie et d’Architecture (HEIA) in Fribourg, Switzerland. They joined forces with Prof. Moncef J. Lalou and his team to advance research on the control and modeling of a fuel cell stack, while also exploring opportunities for future collaborations and academic exchanges between the two institutions.

23/09/2025

Organized by the School of Engineering in partnership with the Lebanese Private Sector Network, our Energy and Water Workshop provided a platform for participants to explore sustainable solutions for the future of this sector in Lebanon. From reforms to a live demo of our smart water metering system, this workshop brought together experts to discuss powerful ideas for a more resilient Lebanon.