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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 17, 2025
Past Review Amazing Trip Study Arabic at The American University in Cairo

"my level of arabic improved"

Sciences Po Paris
Past Review Big Good Experience, Many Changes Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"Learned that I won't be treated the same way I am treated in my home country and that life is all about experiences."

The American University in Cairo
Past Review A Unique 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 Clowning In Cairo Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"It was definitely worthwhile. I made a lot of friends, experienced new cultures I otherwise would have been completely ignorant and oblivious of. At no point did I feel like I was too far out of my comfort zone. "

University of New Mexico
Past Review Great Friends! Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"I learned more Arabic and was able to use sometimes. "

The American University in Cairo
Past Review An Adventure! Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"appreciate other cultures, making new friends, becoming independent."

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

"The social complexities of the region."

Freie Universität Berlin
Past Review Amazing! Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"So many great friends! "

University of Colorado - Boulder
Past Review Absolutely Amazing, I Got To Know The Country Really Well And Loved It The University of Auckland: Auckland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot from the indigenous culture in New Zealand "

Middlebury College
Past Review It Was As Decent As It Can Be Being A Purely Online Experience. London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I did not attend in person at all or travel to the country, but the online support was there from LSE."

Wellesley College
Past Review Fun City Adventures London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"It was worthwhile as I gained foreign experience in a country that I did not spend a huge amount of time in before."

Wellesley College
Past Review Avoid Soas At All Costs SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I was able to grow my language proficiency in some classes but a lot were disappointing and upsetting. The admin causes such horrible problems that create overwhelmingly deplorable and traumatic experiences for students. It was not worth it! Please avoid SOAS if you can!"

Middlebury College
Past Review Unexpected Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about navigating a foreign country that felt familiar in ethnic culture, but was completely unfamiliar to me. "

Middlebury College
Past Review New Experiences. Lincoln College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I don't think I can answer this question the way it is intended to be answered, as I can't really tell how much of my development can be attributed to Oxford itself or sheerly growing and maturing as a consequence of passing time, but it was definitely worthwhile."

Middlebury College
Past Review I Got To Experience A Whole Different Educational Experience London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I learned a lot about the branches of study I was interested in, which were the reasons I applied to the program in the first place. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Spring In Seoul Seoul National University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained experience living independently in a large city and it was very worthwhile."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Great Environment Yale-NUS College: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I think it's the most supported and socialized I've ever been. People were just really nice and I realized what I was missing at my home institution."

Wellesley College
Past Review The Silver Lining Of A Global Pandemic!! American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"For me, this was a unique experience as I got to immerse myself in a different part of France. I grew up in the suburbs of Paris but had never lived in the city. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Summer Research Program In The Sciences Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

"I learned about the lab and research culture in Israel. It was very interesting to see how friendly and approachable everyone is. In addition, I do feel like I learned more about the field of cancer research and had a great opportunity to learn new lab techniques in cutting edge facilities and with knowledgable mentors. "

University of Pennsylvania
Past Review Mentally Abusive Advisor, Toxic Environment Koc University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Wasted 4 years of my life and mental health"

Koç University
Past Review Oxford U Lincoln College: Minus Covid, Great Experience! Lincoln College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I learned to think in a new way and greatly improved my writing."

Middlebury College
Past Review Studying Abroad During A Pandemic Is Complicated Universidad de Pompeu Fabra (UPF): Barcelona - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Figuring out all the travel and health restrictions while in a foreign country is complicated but not impossible during a global pandemic. If you are willing to put in the effort to overcome these barriers you are in for a one of a kind study abroad experience without all the chaos of tourists. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Extraordinary Times, Precious Memories National Taiwan University: Taipei - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Gained independence, confidence in speaking the language. It was definitely worthwhile - was able to experience a new life, a new city, a new environment."

Middlebury College