CUP is known as the “Cradle of Petroleum Talents” for cultivating over 200,000 excellent professional talents since its founding. There are over 20,000 students studying at CUP, including 12,163 full-time undergraduates, 6,346 master students, 1,714 PhD students and 671 international students. Graduates from CUP enjoy great favour among society and employers, contributing to a high employment rate for years.