The University of Dahomey was established in 1970, became the National University of Benin in 1975 and later the University of Abomey-Calavi after the establishment of the University of Parakou (in the northern part of the country) in 2001. Withits dynamic cooperation, the University of Abomey-Calavi is recognized as one of the most prestigious Universities in West Africa. Since30th December 2011, the governing board of the University led by Professor Brice Augustin SINSIN has been focusing on the assurance and quality of education, and also the employability of its outgoing students.