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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 Studying At Westminster Was The Best Experience Possible! University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

"I learned how to be confident in myself! Living in a new country on my own and not knowing anyone was a push outside my comfort zone, but I did it and had a blast. I learned how to travel and manage time with schoolwork and home life in America. I learned the value in seeing other countries and cultures. Going abroad is a great ..."

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Past Review Try This! Your Own Life In Westminster University of Westminster: London - Summer School

"it is quite a lot but most important is try to focus on local ,that is why we came there and stay so much time ,it will feel another world in this country, it is definitly worth"

Guangdong Medical University
Past Review I Loved Uni Of Westminster! I Am Coming Back! University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

"It was totally worthwhile. I learned how to be by myself in a new place. "

Sarah Lawrence College
Past Review A Good Experience At The University Where I Had Access To Everything I Needed University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

"As a longtime traveller I found it inspiring to be able to study as well as catch up with family and friends in a city for an extended period and I gained new insights into London , a city very close to my heart"

RMIT University
Past Review This Experience Changed My Life University of Westminster: London - Summer School

"I learned a lot about how to interact with other cultures. I also learned a lot about myself and this experience really made me more comfortable with situations that are generally outside my comfort zone. "

University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Past Review Best Way To Explore London University of Westminster: London - Summer School

"This experience was definitely worthwhile as I was able to meet a number of incredible students from all around the world, some of whom I still count as some of my very best friends. The program gave us enough freedom to explore the city and all it had to offer, through both activities the school organised and our study schedule..."

Queensland University of Technology
Past Review A Fabulous Experience Cut Too Short. University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

"I learned how to be more responsible and self sufficient "

George Mason University
Past Review Amazing!!!! University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

"independence and that it is ok when something does not go your way because something will go wrong at some point. completely worth it "

Past Review Best Thing I’ve Ever Done. University of Westminster: London - Summer School

"Gained a lot of travel experience and personal growth opportunities. "

RMIT University
Past Review Living In London Is The Best! University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned that you can't put too much pressure on yourself to see and do everything because you will just be disappointed. Just take advantage of the opportunities that you can, and give yourself a break sometimes too. While studying abroad, you aren't really a local and you also a..."

University of Colorado - Boulder
Past Review London, An Amazing City To Visit. University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

"I learned a lot about adapting to new situations- both positive and negative. "

Ryerson University - Outbound
Past Review London Learning: The Best Months Yet! University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

"I met some lifelong friends! I also learned so much about the London culture, it I greatly appreciate. I believe my two and a half months in London was very worthwhile."

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
Past Review A Brilliant Time To Make International Friends And Discover London. University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

"I learned how to adapt to new living situations, how to interact best with people who came from different backgrounds and worldviews, it was definitely worth it!"

Indiana Wesleyan University
Past Review A Vegan Economist's Heaven Cut Short London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"Since my experience was cut off by a pandemic, any lessons I might have learned were instead replaced by the simple rule that you shouldn't take any experience for granted. I delayed some museum trips and other experiences because I thought I still had three months left. Living on a budget and planning for the future is good, bu..."

Wellesley College
Past Review A Year In Manchester University of Manchester: Manchester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a lot of independence since it was my first time alone in another country. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Supportive Profs, Casual Atmosphere, Great Friends! National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a lot of new friends at YNC and got to take classes that Wellesley didn't have"

Wellesley College
Past Review Florence: My Home Away From Home Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I have a greater love and appreciation for the Italian language and culture and people. I loved FUA and their amazing faculty and staff, and I would do it all over again if I could. "

SUNY - Stony Brook
Past Review An Incredible Experience At St Peter's St Peter's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I learned how to consume and synthesize large amounts of literature along with drafting up essays very quickly. The experience also taught me how to interact in a very international student body, with many students at different ages and on very different academic tracks and experiences than my own. It also taught me how to be an..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Informative And Unexpected Eòlia, Conservatory of Dramatic Arts: Barcelona - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I am reevaluating whether or not I want to be an actor"

Middlebury College
Past Review An Amazing, Although Unexpected, Semester In London! Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"It was completely worthwhile, as I gained good friends and the experience of living in another city. A big thing I learnt was to be flexible and calm in unexpected situations."

Monash University
Past Review Challenging In The Best Way University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I grew a lot as a student by exploring different academic disciplines, learned about different public transit systems, and gained multiple friendships. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Overall, Good Experience University of Manchester: Manchester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned more about culture in the UK and Europe, and also made connections with people from different countries worldwide."

Wellesley College
Past Review Great Opportunity To Travel American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This was a great opportunity to experience Paris and travel. The classes are not as vigorous as Wellesley, but the professors are nice and courses are interesting. The best thing about AUP is the location. It is located in the 7th arrondissement, and the apartments are not too far. I was also able to travel a lot and experienced..."

Wellesley College