Abstract: In the new era of significantly adjusting the development strategy of oil and gas in our country, therefore traditionally trained professionals who are in the convergence can' t meet the multiple needs of our country and society. According to the Outline of China's National Plan for Medium and Long-term Education Reform and Development, the political guidance of popular entrepreneurship and innovation, and the students' talents and pursuits, we carried out the reform and construction of the system of talent training in petroleum engineering. Aiming to cultivate “core ability” in international, innovative and extraordinary engineering talents,we highlight the spirit and culture of petroleum industry in engineer training,build a dynamically operating mechanism and a teaching platform for the training of those three types of talents. With good results achieved, we hope to provide reference for other engineering universities.

Key words: engineering university, talent training model, petroleum engineering, customized talent training, education reform