Central China Normal University Wollongong Joint Institute (hereinafter referred to as JI) is set up jointly by Central China Normal University and University of Wollongong, Australia（UOW）.JI is a Chinese-foreign cooperatively-run institution approved by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China. It aims to cultivate international high level talents with innovative and entrepreneurial capabilities, offering courses for master's and higher degree, and conducting cutting-edge research. JI has been recruiting computer science and telecommunication engineering graduates since 2016.

Located in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province and a major hub of transportation in China, Central China Normal University is a key comprehensive university directly under the administration of the Chinese Ministry of Education. The picturesque campus of over 2,000 Mu (330 acres) is nestled on Guizi Hill, bordering South Lake. As one of the universities on the list of 211 National Education Priority Project, Central China Normal University is highly recognized as an important base for cultivating brilliant talents for the country, as well as a superior training center for excellent teachers in higher learning institutions and high schools. 

UOW is proud to be among the best modern universities in the world. Throughout the university’s 42 year history, it has built an international reputation for world-class research and exceptional teaching quality.UOW ranks among the top 2% of universities in the world. Computer science and telecommunication engineering are two majors offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences (EIS) at  UOW. EIS has a world class reputation for excellence in research, strong collaborations with industry and government partners, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. World-class research has led to the creation of a number of Centres of Excellence, which has attracted a critical mass of researchers engaged in significant, well-funded projects with superior equipment infrastructure. This concentration of high quality research has ensured that the Faculty of Engineering is part of the Go8 – Group of Eight & Associates, the top research Faculties in Australia.