TRIZ theory is a systems theory for technological innovation.Introducing the TRIZ theory into innovative education,then establishing a guiding theory of TRIZ innovative education,is an attempt to the research of an innovative educational theory.Compared the oupled model of TRIZ innovative engineering education with the integrative model of that,the latter is better in reflecting the integration of TRIZ theory and creative education.The example that the integrative model of TRIZ innovative engineering education applied in the optimization of mechanical engineering education course system is given.The results show that TRIZ theory can help us to solve difficult problems in innovative engineering education.