[4] CIT was conceived as a central educational institution of Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.

During the Second World War, the professor at CIT was involved in the development of Nakajima Kikka． In July 2023, Joichi Ito was named the 14th President.

[5] In September 2023, the President's Message was released and outlined three key points for the future of the university including the need to elevate IT engineers in society, the importance of applying acquired knowledge and technical skills to the real world, and the need to form a deep connection with society through project-based learning.

The purpose of the construction of the college was a contribution to the world culture and dissemination of engineering education to the people of Asia.

The Kōjimachi and Kawasaki campus were destroyed during the April 13, 1945 and May 25 Tokyo air raids in World War II.