Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the graduation ceremony of the first engineering master's and doctoral students at Xi'an University of Electronic Science and Technology (Xidian University), emphasizing the collaboration between academia and industry in cultivating exceptional engineering talents to meet national strategic needs [1][3]. Group 1: Educational Reform and Collaboration - In 2022, the Ministry of Education and other departments initiated reforms for engineering master's and doctoral programs, focusing on national strategic demands [3]. - Xidian University has restructured its training system for exceptional engineers by deepening collaboration with partner enterprises, ensuring that all engineering master's and doctoral students are paired with dual mentors from both the university and industry [3][5]. - The university's approach includes a significant emphasis on practical experience, with over 80% of project topics being major engineering projects [3]. Group 2: Graduate Outcomes and Industry Engagement - The first cohort of engineering master's and doctoral students graduated with over 40 students, nearly half of whom secured jobs with partner enterprises, and over 60% are engaged in the national defense and military industry [4][5]. - Xidian University has collaborated with nine partner enterprises, enrolling over 70 engineering master's and doctoral students in the past three years, with plans to rank among the top in national enrollment by 2025 [4][5]. - The partnership between Xidian University and China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) has strengthened, with the number of jointly trained students increasing from 2 to 8 in the first year [5].