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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
01/07/2022 Live Your Best Life! King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained important life perspectives! Learned a lot about myself and what I want from life. Really enjoyed meeting and making connections with people all around the world. Definitely worthwhile."

Wellesley College
01/07/2022 Exciting Breath Of Fresh Air At London Ucl Abroad University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I connected with Wellesley students, which was great"

Wellesley College
01/04/2022 Fun Yet Academically Rigorous University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a perspective into independent study and graduate school for my major."

Wellesley College
01/04/2022 A European Adventure: My Semester In Germany Constructor University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile overall. I learned how to navigate public transport independently in a language other than English. I gained proficiency in carrying out basic conversations in German and accomplishing everyday tasks, like buying groceries or ordering food at restaurants. And I think the most import..."

Wellesley College
01/04/2022 It Was A Fun, Immersive, And Fulfilling Experience! Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about navigating a foreign country and exploring different towns. It was definitely worthwhile. "

Wellesley College
01/04/2022 The Best Rollercoaster Aquincum Institute of Technology / AIT - Budapest: - Creativity in Computer Science & Software Engineering

"many friends! i had the best time, it was absolutely worthwhile"

Wellesley College
01/04/2022 Intense But Worth It University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to navigate a foreign country alone, which is very worthwhile"

Wellesley College
01/04/2022 A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity Constructor University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I definitely think that taking time to study in a different country and be surrounded by people who have been raised very differently from you have was a worthwhile experience. Not only was I able to take in more of the world by traveling, but also by learning about my friend's backgrounds and their lives."

Wellesley College
01/03/2022 Explore The Area! University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself. I think the experience was worthwhile and I am glad I did it. "

Wellesley College
01/03/2022 Amazing Experience Abroad In London University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself as an individual living independently in London. Having to integrate into a new country and culture wasn't always easy but it was so worthwhile because I could clearly see the new friendships and connections I was forming during my time abroad that I want to keep. "

Wellesley College
01/03/2022 Worthwhile University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned and grew the most not from my studies, but from the people I got to know, including both the other international students and the regular Cambridge students."

Wellesley College
01/03/2022 Unforgettable Experience Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I greatly expanded my knowledge of the subject I studied through the rich one-on-one discussions with tutors. I was able to make use of the wide range of resources at Oxford to do in-depth research. The work I did each week was challenging but rewarding. I not only improved my reading and writing, but also my social and communic..."

Wellesley College
01/03/2022 What People Don’t Tell You About Studying Abroad At Hku University of Hong Kong / HKU: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I guess I just grew up a bit as one does with studying abroad. "

Wellesley College
01/03/2022 The Joy Of Studying In Seoul Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I became a more confident, independent person. Gained a greater cultural understanding of Korea, became more adventurous, and made some really cool friends around the world. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Freiburg Is A Unique Cool Place Uni Admin? Bane Of My Existence University of Freiburg: Freiburg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned a lot about being the 'odd one out' and not having the best local language skills. Gained experience living alone and dealing with 'loneliness' in a foreign place (very hard). Overall I'd say it was worthwhile, pandemic parts of it sucked however."

University of Alberta - Outbound
Past Review An Experience Unmatched By None. Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I learned so much about other people and myself. Yes 100% worthwhile. "

University of North Carolina - Wilmington
Past Review Crying In Radcam: A Nine Hour Saga Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I learned efficient reading/research strategies that helped me produce phenomenal literature within a tight schedule. The brevity of the term tested by entire bodily ability to sustain itself, and that pressure is an old friend, but I learned how to work through my writing bit by bit instead of wholesale. The tutorial system all..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Great Experience, Learnt A Lot! Study Arabic at The American University in Cairo

"I improved my laguage, work management and social skills. It was definitely worth it!"

UniversitĂ  Cattolica del Sacro Cuore / Unicatt
Past Review It Is Wonderful And Life Changing Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"I learned about different culture as I was exposed to many internationals and this changes my perspectives to many things. "

The American University in Cairo
Past Review Worth Taken Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"I have learned how to respect other mentalities as there are many internationals up there."

The American University in Cairo
Past Review Enriching Experience Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"I improved my cultural awareness and intercultural competence since the community is diverse."

The American University in Cairo
Past Review A Decent Experience Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"Yee"

The American University in Cairo
Past Review An Experience I Will Always Cherish. Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"I learnt how to better adjust to a new environment, and to better communicate with the locals."

The American University in Cairo
Past Review I Liked Auc Community Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"Leadership skills Hard work teamwork many and many other things"

The American University in Cairo