• Wuhan Institute of Technology , originally named as Hubei Petrochemical Institute was under the administration of Hubei Province when it was established in June 1972.
• The university also has 24 master degree programs and 5 doctorate degree programmes co-offered with other research institutes and universities , granted by Hubei province.
• There are 14 subordinate schools, one department and one research institute and one independent( attached) college.
• WIT offers different academic programmes to three levels of students including undergraduates, postgraduates, and junior college students who come from 30 provinces , autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government
• There are 3 400-meter standard fields and track playground, 2 standard swimming pools, 68 playgrounds including basketball, volleyball, badminton and tennis, 50 multimedia classrooms, 17 language laboratories, and 49 teaching-based laboratories. 
• The total value of teaching equipment is worth RMB114 million yuan.
• The library in WIT, crowned as “the Prominent Library” in the colleges and universities of Hubei
• Wuhan institute of Technology recruits80-110 students for scholarships every year.
• The country rank of Wuhan Institute of Technology is

The Wuhan Institute of Technology (WIT), originally known as Hubei Petrochemical Institute, was established in June 1972 under the administration of Hubei Province. In March 1980, it was renamed Wuhan Institute of Chemical Technology (WICT) and came under the governance of the former Ministry of Chemical Industry with approval from the Ministry of Education. Following a restructuring of the management system in July 1998, WICT was placed under joint administration by central and local authorities, with a stronger emphasis on local oversight. In February 2006, the institution was officially renamed Wuhan Institute of Technology (WIT) by the Ministry of Education and the Hubei Provincial Government. Later that year, WIT received an “A” grade—the highest rating—in the national undergraduate teaching quality evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Education. After 37 years of development, WIT has become a comprehensive university known for its multidisciplinary approach, high-quality teaching environment, and advanced research capabilities.

The university is supported by a strong, efficient, and innovative research team comprising full-time and part-time members. It has established a research and design institute specializing in technology development, engineering design, intelligence and information services, and test analysis. Additionally, WIT is home to two key provincial laboratories, one research center for social and human sciences, and 16 provincial engineering centers (bases).

WIT places significant emphasis on international collaboration, forging close partnerships with prestigious institutions such as the University of Missouri-Columbia, the University of Alberta, the University of Ottawa, and University Paris 13, among others. Numerous experts, scholars, and professors have visited the university for academic exchanges and research collaborations. Conversely, WIT has sent 165 teachers to 24 countries and regions for advanced study, specialized training, international conferences, and cooperative scientific research. In recent years, WIT has signed 13 collaborative agreements with international partners.

The university boasts substantial resources, including assets valued at over 700 million RMB, a well-equipped campus, and modern laboratories spanning more than 300,000 square meters. The campus features extensive facilities such as playgrounds, a swimming pool, 50 courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and tennis, as well as 35 multimedia classrooms, six language labs, 32 specialized laboratories, and 8,730 tools for educational and research purposes. Additionally, WIT houses instruments valued at over 112 million RMB for teaching and research.

Its library is regarded as one of the finest in the region, offering a vast collection of resources. This includes over 900 types of printed materials, hundreds of thousands of electronic publications, 300,000 online materials, and 10 preserved data centers, ensuring comprehensive access to academic and research content.