The College of Civil Engineering at Hefei University of Technology has a long history and is one of the earliest institutions in China to develop civil engineering disciplines. It is also the cradle for architectural, transportation, and hydraulic engineering in Anhui Province. Established in 1945, its predecessor was the Civil Engineering Department of Anhui Provincial Bengbu Industrial Vocational School, one of the first two programs founded at the university. Over the years, the college expanded to include departments in architecture and water conservancy, and in 2007 it was renamed the College of Civil Engineering. 

The college offers 8 undergraduate programs, including Civil Engineering, Building Environment and Energy Application Engineering, Water Supply and Drainage Science and Engineering, Surveying and Mapping Engineering, and Hydraulic Engineering. Civil Engineering is a national-level key specialty, recognized for its excellence in cultivating engineers through its “Outstanding Engineer Education Program.” Many programs, such as Civil Engineering and Hydraulic Engineering, are ranked among the country's top undergraduate programs. The college also offers a comprehensive graduate education system, with doctoral, master’s, and postdoctoral programs in civil engineering, mechanics, and related fields. 

The faculty includes a distinguished group of experts, including academicians from the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the French Academy of Sciences. The college boasts strong international collaborations with renowned universities such as the University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham, and University of Lille, fostering a global academic environment. 

Through its dedication to integrating teaching and research, the college has made significant contributions to major infrastructure projects and continues to cultivate top-tier engineering talent with a focus on innovation, international cooperation, and practical application.