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Advancing technology for the benefit of humanity — building future engineers at South Mediterranean University since 2021.

01Mission IEEE.SMU/MISSION

Empowering future engineers by developing technical and non-technical skills — advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.

IEEE SMU Student Branch, founded in 2021 at South Mediterranean University in Tunis, Tunisia, provides a vibrant community of 200+ active members across 4 sub-units — creating opportunities for learning, networking, and professional growth in various engineering disciplines.

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With over 7,000 members in the Tunisia Section, we unite students around shared goals in engineering and technology across the region.

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02Timeline 5 Milestones
2021

Branch Foundation

IEEE SMU Student Branch officially established at South Mediterranean University, Tunis. Received Tunisia Section Outstanding Small Student Branch Award in our first year.

2022

First Technical Chapters & Regional Recognition

Launched IEEE RAS and IEEE CS chapters in March. Received IEEE Region 8 Exemplary Student Branch Award, recognizing exceptional activities and member engagement.

2023

Expansion & Recognition

Launched IEEE WIE Affinity Group in May. Received IEEE Regional Exemplary Student Branch Award for the second consecutive year, solidifying our position as a leading branch in the region.

2024

Major Expansion

Launched IEEE PES Chapter in May, then IEEE EMBS and IEEE IAS chapters in September, growing to 100+ active members and a third consecutive Exemplary Student Branch Award.

2025

IAS IES PES Joint Chapter

The IAS, IES and PES chapters merged into one joint chapter — leaving three technical chapters and one affinity group serving 200+ members — and the branch earned its fourth consecutive Exemplary Student Branch Award.

03Awards & Recognition 8 Awards
01 TN / 2021

Outstanding Small Student Branch

IEEE Tunisia Section — Recognized in our founding year for early impact and growth

02 R8 / 2022

Exemplary Student Branch

IEEE Region 8 — Regional recognition for outstanding activities and member engagement

03 R8 / 2023

Exemplary Student Branch

IEEE Region 8 — Second consecutive year of regional recognition for excellence

04 R8 / 2024

Exemplary Student Branch

IEEE Region 8 — Third consecutive year of regional recognition for excellence

05 R8 / 2025

Exemplary Student Branch

IEEE Region 8 — Fourth consecutive year of regional recognition for excellence

06 TSYP 12.0

SCSS Challenge

TSYP 12.0 — Outstanding performance in Smart Cities & Sustainable Societies

07 TSYP 13.0

RAS x VTS Challenge

TSYP 13.0 — Recognition for excellence in the Robotics & Vehicle Technology Challenge

08 TSYP 13.0

Ethics Challenge

TSYP 13.0 — Outstanding participation in the Ethics Challenge

04IEEE Global IEEE.ORG

Part of a Global Network

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. With over 400,000 members in more than 160 countries, IEEE provides a platform for networking, publishing, and professional development.

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