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Master Droit notarial (Notarial Law) at Université d'Angers

Université d'Angers, France

Programme overview

A Master that gives high-level training to students who want to practise as notaries, with demanding courses in notarial subjects, especially civil law, and a specialisation in public law (advanced planning law, administrative law of property, local authority law). At the end of M2 graduates can draft the main legal instruments handled by notaries and prevent and resolve legal issues.

Faculty: Faculté de droit, d'économie et de gestion  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: 2 years (M1-M2)  |  Study mode: full-time; French; M2 in work-study  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Angers, Pays de la Loire, France

What you will study

M1 strengthens fundamental law, deepens legal reflection and adds public law essential to notarial practice. M2 is compulsorily in work-study, alternating two weeks in class and two weeks in a notary's office. A placement of at least 4 weeks is required in M1.

Career pathways

Notarial profession; the Master can be extended by the Diplôme d'études supérieures du notariat (DESN) at the Institut National des Formations Notariales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Not open to international students residing abroad, nor to foreign students residing in France who hold only foreign diplomas. M1 entry is open to holders of an L3 in Law and some equivalent French diplomas. Adult returners must first contact the SCAFOP.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026-2027). Master/second-cycle national tuition rate (EU/EEA/Swiss and exempt students). National tuition rate for the year; excludes the CVEC student contribution (105 EUR); apprentices do not pay tuition. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026-2027). Differentiated rate for non-EU/EEA students outside exchange programmes (exemptions apply). National tuition rate for the year; excludes the CVEC student contribution (105 EUR); apprentices do not pay tuition. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years (M1-M2)

Apply through the official page: https://e-candidature.univ-angers.fr

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