Benin's higher education system includes public and private universities, with the University of Abomey-Calais being the largest. Key institutions like the University of Parakou and the National University of Agriculture emphasize research in agriculture and health sciences. The system is structured around bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, following the LMD (Licence, Master, Doctorat) system. Academic job opportunities are growing, particularly in fields like education and health, driven by government initiatives to enhance educational quality and research.