The feasibility study report on the extension of packaging engineering as a first class subject is proposed according to the spirits of the notice “On Revision of Degree Conferment and Subject List of Talent Training” released by State Council Degree Committee and Ministry of Education. It is suggested that Packaging Engineering subject and specialty have achieved a remarkable position in higher education through twenty years，development and it is mature now to establish a first class discipline of Packaging Engineering. The proposed first class discipline of Packaging Engineering includes three secondary disciplines of Packaging Design and Theory, Packaging Manufacturing and Automation, Packaging Safety and Environment. It is of profound significance to the requirements for packaging talents and packaging technology, to the promotion of economic construction and social development, and to the implementation of packaging power strategic target to establish a first class discipline of Packaging Engineering.