Philippe Augé

Philippe Augé is a professor of public law specializing in tax law, tax procedures, and public finance.

After leading the merger of two Montpellier universities in 2015 to create the University of Montpellier, Philippe Augé worked to secure I-SITE accreditation through the “Montpellier University of Excellence” project, which involved 15 local partners. This momentum was reinforced by numerous successes in national programs such as the “Structuring of Training through Research Initiatives of Excellence (SFRI),” “Integration and Development of IdEx and ISITE (IDéES),” and “ExcellenceS.”

Designated a “University Innovation Hub” in 2021 and a “Sciences with and for Society (SAPS)” institution in 2024, the University of Montpellier has also been awarded grants under the “Skills and Professions of the Future (CMA)” program. Philippe Augé also led the university’s transformation into an experimental public institution effective January, 2022.