Wuhan Institute of Design and Engineering was established with the approval of the Ministry of Education in 2004. Located in Wuhan, Jiangcheng City, Hubei Province, by the beautiful Tangxun Lake, it is a comprehensive private university. The campus is planned and designed by famous artists at home and abroad, which has both the charm of eastern and western gardens. Modern architectural style and classical temperament are integrated into one, which complements the beautiful natural environment.

The school enrolls students nationwide and implements full-time undergraduate and junior college education. The school has experienced two stages of development: School of Art and Design of Hubei Academy of Fine Arts and Chutian College of Huazhong Agricultural University. 20 15, approved by the Ministry of Education, was transformed into an independent private university and renamed Wuhan Institute of Design and Engineering. In 20 16, it was approved to refer to the enrollment of art colleges in independent undergraduate course.

The school consists of 7 colleges, including Jackie Chan Film and Television Media College, Environmental Design College, Art Design College, Food and Biotechnology College, Business School, Information Engineering College and Yaxin Nursing College, offering 33 undergraduate majors and 6 specialist majors.