Established in 1978, Changzhou Institute of Technology (CIT) is located in the economically vibrant Yangtze River Delta region, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. The campus spans approximately 100 hectares, with over 1300 staff members and more than 16,000 full-time students. In the past five years, CIT has been ranked consistently in the top 20 out of 700 China's young HEIs. Considering the local economic, industrial, and technological characteristics, CIT is committed to educating highly qualified professionals with innovative ideas and practical abilities to meet the demands of local social and economic development. Currently, CIT is among the first group of pilot HEIs integrating industry and education in the national strategy. Additionally, it is listed as a pilot university in both the National-Level and Provincial-Level Excellent Engineer Development Plan.

Hertfordshire College, CIT is a Sino-foreign joint institute established by CIT and the University of Hertfordshire. It jointly designs and delivers programmes leading to awards from both CIT and the University of Hertfordshire. It was approved by the Ministry of Education in China, and enrols maximum of 240 undergraduate students across all 3 programmes every year. Hertfordshire College, CIT offers three engineering programmes: BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BEng (Hons) Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, and BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, In line with the rapid worldwide growth of the manufacturing sector. All degree programmes offered at Hertfordshire College, CIT are subject to validation by the University of Hertfordshire and quality assurance and enhancement mechanisms all mirror those at the University of Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire College, CIT aims to help students fulfil their dreams and prepares them to be successful in the global arena. The College will support students to make a positive contribution to society and to their chosen fields, and will focus on creating a transformative student experience and empowering students to shape the future through entrepreneurship and enterprise, emphasizing creativity and innovation.