Master Droit Fiscal

Aix-Marseille University is the largest multidisciplinary French-speaking university, hosting 80,000 students and 8,000 staff across five large campuses. It is a research-intensive institution known for its international outlook and commitment to academic excellence.

Tax law is the field of legal study concerned with the rules governing taxation of individuals, businesses, and transactions, including income tax, corporate tax, value-added tax, and international tax arrangements. Students in this discipline typically study general tax principles, tax procedure, corporate and personal taxation, and the tax treatment of specific transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border investment. Because tax rules are closely tied to national budgets and economic policy, coursework often includes attention to how legislation changes over time and how tax authorities interpret and enforce the rules. Graduates commonly work as tax lawyers, in-house tax advisors, consultants at accounting and advisory firms, or specialists within tax administrations. This Master Droit Fiscal is offered by Aix-Marseille Université, in Aix-En-Provence Cedex 1, France. It is a master's degree completed over two years, delivered in French, with a start date in September, based on the standard academic calendar. The yearly tuition is 250 EUR. Training in tax law generally requires close attention to detail, since small differences in wording or timing can significantly affect a taxpayer's obligations. Students learn to interpret tax codes and administrative guidance, to structure transactions in compliance with applicable rules, and to represent clients in disputes with tax authorities where relevant. The subject also connects to broader areas of law and finance, including corporate law, international law, and accounting, since tax questions often arise alongside other legal and financial considerations. Because every business and individual taxpayer is affected by tax rules, graduates trained in this field find opportunities across law firms, corporate legal and finance departments, accounting firms, and public tax administrations, applying specialised legal knowledge to practical financial questions.