Doctorandus

Doctorandus (Latin: he who should become a doctor) is a Dutch academic title according to the pre-bachelor-master system. The title is acquired by passing a "doctoraal examen", traditionally a matriculation exam for admission to study at doctoral level. In most cases this concludes University study, but occasionally a student will continue to do research under the supervision of a professor, which eventually allows them to obtain the title of doctor.

A doctorandus degree is equivalent to an academic Master's degree in English speaking countries.

The degree had also been used in Indonesia until 1990, and given to bachelors in social studies.

The abbreviation is Drs.