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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, Belgium, and International Summer Schools.

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 14, 2025
07/11/2025 Adventure University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"It was worthwhile to have the opportunity to travel and explore New Zealand. If you like to be outdoors and meet other people who like similar activities, then it is a great experience."

Wellesley College
07/09/2025 That Was Fun! St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I learned how much I am capable of as an independent person. I learned how to adapt to a new environment, how to think and learn in a different way, how to interact with different people, how to be comfortable alone, and how to travel alone. I met some really cool people, did some cool things, and made some good memories."

Wellesley College
07/08/2025 Ay 24 25 Year In Nus National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot of the Singaporean culture and their unique Singlish. I was also exposed to their education system and loved exploring there in general!"

Brandeis University
07/07/2025 Loved It, Glad I Did It! American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained too much to possibly put into words, but very worthwhile"

Brandeis University
07/05/2025 Big Learning Experience! London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I learned a great deal about London culture, as well as broader European culture. "

Brandeis University
07/04/2025 Loved Learning About Nz’s Maori Culture, Diverse Landscape, & Political System! University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"I learned a lot about Maori and Pasifika culture and how the Indigenous people of Aotearoa experience cultural identity loss and other challenges that pertain to colonisation, climate change, missionisation, and rights under colonial powers like the Crown for example. I also learned a lot about the sociopolitical environment of ..."

Middlebury College
07/01/2025 The Best 5 Months Of My Life Utrecht University: Utrecht - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"A few important lessons for me were: - Take advantage of every opportunity that presents itself, but also don't be afraid to take time to yourself when needed - I learned one of my strengths is talking to people - leaning into new experiences was incredibly important and I learned how much I loved getting to know people from..."

Middlebury College
07/01/2025 A Very Supportive First International Experience American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how international travel works! I learned a lot about navigating a new country and interacting with new people even with not knowing a lot of the language. I thought it was a very worthwhile experience."

Wellesley College
06/27/2025 Most Beautiful Country To Study In! University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"This program requires you to be independent and self-motivated since classes are recorded and attendance is optional, and I became more confident by forcing myself out of my comfort zone. "

Wellesley College
06/27/2025 An Incredible Experience In One Of The Greatest Universities In The World Hertford College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"Increased writing and research abilities, new friends, and an increased understanding of the UK and European international relations."

Brandeis University
06/26/2025 A Semester In Aotearoa New Zealand Changed My Life! (For Lack Of Better Words) University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"I chose to go to Aotearoa NZ to get outdoors and venture beyond day hikes (which was what I was primarily used, coming from a big city). I grew so much in my outdoor skills this semester, and I highly recommend Aotearoa NZ for those looking to start learning how to camp/how to backpack. The tramping club was also a great resourc..."

Wellesley College
06/23/2025 A Beautiful Journey With Minimal Education. University of Canterbury: Christchurch - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile and I learned a lot about myself through travel (being with other people, what things make me excited, how I like to interact with people)."

Middlebury College
06/19/2025 A Spring In Maastricht, Netherlands Maastricht University: Center for European Studies, Semester Programmes

"I learned to push myself past all my comfort zones and overcome my fear of discomfort and failure, which has often held me back from making my own decisions and doing things I wanted to in the past. At my home university, my focus was always to study and stay on campus, but while abroad, I felt the brevity of my time there and t..."

Brandeis University
06/18/2025 Rewarding, Beautiful, And Inspiring! University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"I learned to put myself out of my comfort zone, and that most people are also a little nervous. It was definitely worthwhile. "

Middlebury College
06/14/2025 Best Time Of My Life The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Gained so many experiences, learned how to step out of my comfort zone. It was very worthwhile."

Middlebury College
06/12/2025 Incredible Experience As A European Getting To Go Back To Europe For A Year. London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"Learned some serious economics at LSE. The school also helped me form new ideas of what I want to do in the future both professionally and academically"

Middlebury College
06/10/2025 Best Semester Ever. The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about budgeting, using public transportation, different cultures, and being independent. I uncovered some new hobbies too. "

Middlebury College
06/05/2025 A Fantastic Time Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"I got really involved in the Economics Department at AUC which gave me a ton of guidance and networking. This alone could make my experience worthwhile. In general the cultural immersion and experiences I made was fantastic. The IPSO office at AUC also gave a lot of travel opportunities for students which I took advantage of."

Brandeis University
05/20/2025 Study In Singapore And Abroad In South East Asia National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned more about interpersonal connection, facing academic challenges, and the culture of Singapore and greater south east Asia"

Brandeis University
05/09/2025 A Great Experience American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was very worthwhile. I got to see very different ways of living and heard about different experiences. It was very fulfilling."

Brandeis University
05/05/2025 Rigorous Program In A Fun City To Explore National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned more about Southeast Asia and the culture in Singapore. "

Wellesley College
04/26/2025 Amazing Fse Program Umbra Institute: Perugia - The Food and Sustainability Studies Program

"The interdisciplinary Food, Sustainability, and Environment program was an amazing opportunity to use food as a vehicle to approach learning about Italian culture, sustainability, and the environment. Whether this was through visiting or receiving lectures from various actors involved in Italy's food systems, the FSE program all..."

Wellesley College
04/23/2025 Can't Recommend Highly Enough! American College of Norway (ACN): Moss - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"As an American who had only been outside of the country for a weeklong trip to Canada, studying in Europe for a semester is a huge perspective shift. I learned a lot about foreign cultures and challenged expectations I had before."

University of North Dakota
04/10/2025 A Fun Semester And A Peak Into Oxford Education University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"It is very interesting to experience the British education, and very specifically Oxford education as a history student. The education is very rigorous and help me build up skills to manage my time better. In addition, the traditions of Oxford are very fun and unique; dressing up in an evening gown to go to a ball on a random Tu..."

Wellesley College
03/28/2025 A Good Experience University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I definitely think this program was worthwhile, as it gave me the time and space to really concentrate on the topics I was interested in while still being adequately relaxed."

Wellesley College