In post-Soviet states, this educational step leads to a scientific degree called Candidate of Sciences.
Like French, the Royal Canadian Navy uses the French-language rank of "Aspirant de marine" (AspM) to denote a junior officer under training.
An aspirant de marine does not hold the Queen's commission and must either acquire a university degree or complete his first trades qualification to earn a promotion.
It was widely used during both World Wars for providing young educated people with an officer's authority.
Offizieranwärter) designates in the German Bundeswehr a military person or member of the armed forces assigned to an officer's carrier in Heer, Luftwaffe or Marine.
In Norway, the "Aspirant Course" is a three-year trainee programme for students intending to work for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, i.e. prospective diplomats.