Chengdu University of Information Technology

Chengdu University of Information Technology (CUIT) is a provincial key undergraduate institution located in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It is jointly established by the China Meteorological Administration, the National Bureau of Statistics, and the Sichuan Provincial Government.

As a university under the National Midwestern Basic Capacity Building Project and one of the first pilot institutions for the 'Excellent Engineer Education and Training Plan,' CUIT is also an official member of the International CDIO Engineering Education Organization, emphasizing practical engineering skills and innovation.

CUIT's flagship programs are in meteorology, statistics, and information technology. Disciplines like Atmospheric Science, Applied Meteorology, and Statistics are highly regarded nationwide, making CUIT one of Sichuan's first 'First-class Discipline' construction universities.

The university offers one doctoral degree program and 14 master's degree programs, with strong research in weather monitoring, data science, and AI. As a co-built university with the China Meteorological Administration and the National Bureau of Statistics, CUIT undertakes numerous national research projects and maintains close industry partnerships.

CUIT comprises 19 colleges and centers offering 52 undergraduate programs across sciences, engineering, management, arts, and law. The faculty of over 1,600 includes more than 50% senior professors and several national teaching award winners.

The curriculum integrates theory with practice through CDIO project-based learning and teamwork. Research facilities include one postdoctoral workstation and multiple provincial-level key labs, such as the CMA Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Sounding and the Sichuan Key Laboratory of Statistical Information Technology.

CUIT's two campuses—Airport Harbor and Longquan—are modern and well-equipped. The main Airport Harbor campus is near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, offering convenient transportation, while Longquan campus features lush greenery and a serene study atmosphere.

Facilities include advanced classrooms, libraries, labs, and sports venues. Dormitories are comfortable with air conditioning and internet access. On-campus amenities like cafeterias, supermarkets, and recreational areas support a lively student life, with active international student communities fostering a welcoming environment for global learners.