Over the past half a century, CDUT has been committed to serving the motherland, despite trials and hardships. So far, the university has provided nearly 300,000 excellent talents for the society, making important contributions to the economic and social development of China. Among them, well-known scholars, experts, and managers have emerged, including five academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. After years of development, CDUT has created a motto of "Seeking Truth, Seeking Triumph", developed a fine tradition of "working perseveringly to create a better future", and formed an enterprising spirit of "striving for the best".

CDUT has two campuses, i.e., Chengdu Campus and Yibin Campus, covering a total area of 3,487 mu and a building area of 1.346 million square meters. Dotted with lush trees and blossoming flowers, CDUT is an ideal place for studying. CDUT strives to cultivate high-caliber talents with humanistic feelings, scientific literacy, a sense of responsibility, international vision, pioneering spirit, and hands-on ability. Currently, there are 38,373 full-time students, including 30,161 undergraduates and 8,065 postgraduates. CDUT has 20 teaching schools, 1 institute of sedimentary geology, 1 institute of geological survey, and 1 institute of industrial development, as well as one independent college (The Engineering & Technical College of Chengdu University of Technology). CDUT has been selected as one of China's top 50 universities with typical experience in the employment of graduates and one of China's top 50 universities with typical experience in innovation and entrepreneurship.