Meet our Master's students - Elisée Ahoton

Elisée Ahoton, a Beninese student with a Master’s degree in Plant Production – Management of Soil Fertility in Tropical Regions from the University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), joined the Professional track “Innovation and Quality of Plant Products” of the M2 in Plant Sciences at the Paris-Saclay University for the 2025–2026 academic year. He is also a recipient of an SPS scholarship. Elisée is preparing to enter the job market.

Portrait Elisée Ahoton

I chose this Master's program because of its multidisciplinary approach. It effectively prepares students for rapid integration into the professional world thanks to the courses offered and the contributions of experts from companies such as ARVALIS, Syngenta, BIOtransfer, Bayer, and others.

The educational approach of the program is innovative because some courses are taught directly within French companies or organizations, such as the module on the approval of plant protection products (at ANSES).

In addition, interactive assessment methods are frequently used to evaluate our understanding of the concepts.

I enjoy the international environment because it allows me to acquire new knowledge, meet students from various countries, and discover other cultures. My experience as an international student is going very well. The university has supported me with the administrative procedures, notably through the dedicated services and the Arrival Days. Other students are also very open and helped me integrate quickly.