Abstract: The emergence and development of French engineer diploma education is analyzed from the historical and developing perspective. The characteristics and evolution of French engineer training mode is investigated based on key historical events including the Napoleon Empire, the French Commission of engineer's title, and the Bologna Declaration so as to explore the guiding role of scientific and technological progress and national interests drive on the demand for engineers. Some inspirations are presented to respond to the urgent need of the excellent engineers in China which includes the objectives and evaluation of training for the modern industrialization.