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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 16, 2025
04/18/2023 Do It!!!!! University of Cambridge: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"learned crazy time management and self regulation skills that I'd otherwise not have the opportunity to learn in the US system."

Wellesley College
04/03/2023 Europe Fun! University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I liked the more independent lifestyle"

Wellesley College
03/23/2023 A Fun And Memorable Experience! American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned quite a lot about French culture and I feel like I gained more perspective. It was definitely worthwhile."

Wellesley College
03/18/2023 Unprofessional Communication Nanzan University: Nagoya - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"NOTHING. Because due to a technical error I was not able to apply and Nanzan University refused to even consider my request to apply. "

Springfield College
03/06/2023 An Invaluable Experience That Taught Me So Much About Myself! University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself and who I am. You have to dig deep when you are thrown into a completely foreign environment for an extended period of time."

Middlebury College
02/17/2023 Xxx Erasmus University Rotterdam / EUR: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

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Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
02/15/2023 A Great Experience! University of Cambridge: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was a unique learning experience. Great students and faculty. "

Wellesley College
02/14/2023 My Incredible Experience In Uruguay Universidad ORT Uruguay: Montevideo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to live on my own in a city in a different country/continent/hemisphere, where the language spoken was not my first language, and I made friends from all around the world while becoming ingrained in the local culture. It was everything I could have asked for."

Middlebury College
02/13/2023 An Eye Opening Experience! Sciences Po Bordeaux: Free Mover Program

"I gained a lot of critical thinking skills, good friends. I became more open-minded and flexible, and I advanced greatly in language skills."

Middlebury College
02/10/2023 To Boldly Go Where No Family Of Mine Has Ever Gone Before University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a deeper understanding of how fortunate I was to have been given to opportunity to go abroad. I gained new experiences of a brand new continent, people, and culture, where I able to share with my entire family back home, who vicariously lived through me. As a first generation student, this is an experience I will keep f..."

Wellesley College
02/09/2023 Edinburgh: The Sun Sets Too Early But The City Is Wonderful! University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I had a great time at the University of Edinburgh! I learned a lot about the history and culture of Scotland, I made friends from around the world, and I got better at managing my own life (meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, keeping up with dishes, etc)."

Wellesley College
02/07/2023 Best Time I Ever Spent In My Life I Wish I Stayed Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"I learned a lot about how beautiful Arab/Egyptian culture is; people are very kind and open to helping you. It was very worthwhile."

Wellesley College
02/07/2023 Charming & A Period Of Self Discovery University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that there is always opportunity to explore on my own. "

Middlebury College
02/07/2023 Best Degree For Middle East Studies Students, Regardless Of Origin Country American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This program was perfect. I learned more than I can express and the university has an incredible history."

American University of Beirut
02/07/2023 They Don't Care About International Students American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I loved it despite anything and would love to continue but they dismissed me at the beginning of second semester already without any prior notic"

American University of Beirut
02/06/2023 On My Own And Loving It Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained language skills, living on my own skills, got braver and more confident, took fascinating classes, and had many opportunities to travel around Europe. It was incredibly worthwhile and I highly recommend."

Wellesley College
02/05/2023 Learning And Growing In Bordeaux University of Bordeaux: Bordeaux - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My french has greatly improved. I also learned how to travel alone and live comfortably abroad. It was definitely worthwhile."

Middlebury College
02/03/2023 A Fulfilling Experience In Logroño Universidad de la Rioja: Logroño - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained valuable experience in using my Spanish, as well as the opportunity to study subjects that I didn't have in my home institution."

Middlebury College
02/03/2023 Don't Go For The Name Of Oxford Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"It wasn't worthwhile, the entire experience was miserable."

Wellesley College
02/03/2023 Great For Travel, But Not For Local Exposure Constructor University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I had a great time traveling with friends and learning how to be independent"

Wellesley College
02/01/2023 Hard But For The Most Part Good. Sciences Po Bordeaux: Free Mover Program

"I learned a lot about France and Europe in general. I also became basically fluent in French. For the most part it was worhwhile. "

Middlebury College
02/01/2023 An Escape Into Cultural And Academic Enrichment University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned about English culture, traditions, how to write long papers effectively "

Wellesley College
01/31/2023 A Wonderful Experience Going To Amazing Places With Amazing People Maastricht University: Center for European Studies, Semester Programmes

"I learned a lot about myself and the world. It was certainly worthwhile"

Brandeis University
01/31/2023 An Open Minded Experience And Philosophical Journey St Anne's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"Yes! I really enjoyed learning philosophy at Oxford and making friends. I learned to be more open-minded. "

Wellesley College
01/30/2023 Fall Semester Abroad In London Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"It was fun! Especially the cheap and quick trips to nearby countries and cities."

Wellesley College