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Direct Enrollment/Exchange

Direct Enrollment/Exchange is a program provider offering 1872 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, Gap Year, Graduate Program, High School, Research, Online Program, TEFL Courses, and Adventure Travel abroad programs in 121 countries such as Spain, Venezuela, The United Kingdom, and Ireland.

Below you will find a directory of foreign universities and reviews from students who participated in an exchange, or in direct enrollment.

In a Direct Enrollment program, students have the option of applying directly to the university they wish to attend abroad. Students can go for either one or two semesters and apply using that university's application process listed for international students. Sometimes these students are called Visiting Students, Guest Students or Free Movers. At the foreign university, they will be supported by the university's office of international students, housed with other international students and have the opportunity not only to immerse in a foreign culture, but to do so with students from all over the world.

In an Exchange, you attend a foreign university and a foreign student attends your home university, a student swap for a semester or year. Your university will handle the details of the exchange, you just need to find the ideal foreign university. Hopefully the listings and reviews below can help you down that path. You will need to contact your university's study abroad department or your academic advisor for details on the exchange because the number of valid/active exchange partners may be very limited.

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December 15, 2025
01/26/2024 Life Changing London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that it is important to take risks and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Living in another country is so worthwhile and expands your understanding of the world. "

01/26/2024 Where I Found Me London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much as an actor and also as a person. I left the program changed. "

Vassar College
01/26/2024 An Amazing Adventure Sciences Po Bordeaux: Free Mover Program

"Learnt the local culture, improved my French skills, became more independent..."

Middlebury College
01/24/2024 Wonderful Personal And Cultural Experience, But Unsatisfactory Academics. University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned new things about all of life in general, and the UK specifically. Absolutely worthwhile."

Middlebury College
01/24/2024 Loved It American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Absolutely worthwhile. Made new connections, learned in depth about a new place, enjoyed living in a wholly different environment"

Wellesley College
01/23/2024 Karla Loses Her Mind Studying Economics (But London Is Gorgeous) London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I learned that I want to continue traveling and living abroad, if possible. The experience was extremely worthwhile. "

Wellesley College
01/22/2024 It Was A Lot Of Fun. University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, I learned to manage my life completely independent from my friends and family. "

Wellesley College
01/19/2024 My Days In Cairo Study Arabic at The American University in Cairo

"I definitely learned that I want to live in the MENA region after graduation, and that is what made this experience worthwhile. "

Brandeis University
01/19/2024 My Scottish Experience University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much about the British/Scottish Culture as well as made many friendships with people from all over the world. I definitely think that my experience abroad has made me a more independent person. I am so eager to go back to visit Europe!"

Middlebury College
01/17/2024 Study Abroad At Hku University of Hong Kong / HKU: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I enjoyed my semester abroad at HKU. Taking courses in a different country brought me new perspectives. "

Wellesley College
01/10/2024 Studying And Living In Copenhagen Alone! University of Copenhagen: Copenhagen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained independence and time management skills. It was worthwhile but not entirely new or foreign for me."

Middlebury College
01/10/2024 Queen Mary Study Abroad Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"How to live and fend for myself. A glimpse of what adult life is like. "

Wellesley College
01/10/2024 My Best Experience Yet University of Hong Kong / HKU: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I now know what living in Hong Kong can be like."

Wellesley College
01/09/2024 Missing It Already! Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I learned to be much more independent than I was at Wellesley and how to push myself out of my comfort zone. I had to become good at managing my time and being open to trying new things. "

Wellesley College
01/09/2024 Missing My Time Abroad! Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about Korean society and culture, and I learned a lot about myself as well. This was definitely a worthwhile experience."

Wellesley College
01/07/2024 Oxford: A Place For Academic And Personal Growth St Anne's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I learned how to live more independently and become more responsible. I also learned a lot of biochemistry content as the independent learning format really pushed me. It was definitely worthwhile because I practiced many important life skills such as independent learning and managing finances. "

Wellesley College
01/05/2024 Nice Town, But Look Into Ucd Maybe? Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained valuable experience in living independently, adapting to a new city and academic structure, and traveling alone and with others. I think it was worthwhile overall. I also really enjoyed some of my classes and learned a lot from them."

Wellesley College
01/05/2024 Egypt Was A Great Place To Make Friends And Grow Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"I learned a lot about a drastically different way of life that expanded my thinking. "

Wellesley College
01/04/2024 Academically Rigorous But Challenging And Novel Experience Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"From my experience, I gained a more global perspective, especially around how healthcare and education are treated in different countries. "

Wellesley College
01/02/2024 A Splendid Term In Oxford University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"In addition to a lot about my course, I also learned a lot about myself and my adaptability in a new place. Learned about British customs and a lot of Oxford history."

Wellesley College
01/01/2024 It Was Amazing Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Immersion into new culture, learning how to live independently, taking advantage of worthwhile opportunities"

Wellesley College
12/30/2023 Road Trips And Tramps University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"That the same struggles and interests are pretty universal among university-aged students around the world"

Wellesley College