4.4 - 9761 Reviews

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 Incredible Universidad San Francisco de Quito: USFQ Cumbaya Program

"It was incredibly worthwhile. It changed my life. "

Saint Michael's College
Past Review Amazing And Life Changing! University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I found confidence in myself and a new level of joy in life. It was 100% worth it. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Love London King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was an entirely different education system. While I did not like it as much, I'm very grateful to have tried UK uni and for the friends I made. It was a great opportunity for personal growth."

Wellesley College
Past Review Loved Dublin, Hated Trinity Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"i liked the cultural integration"

Wellesley College
Past Review Great Time! Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that I can survive anywhere! But I think that came from being abroad in general instead of specifically being at Yonsei. It's a basic exchange program but your experience depends on whether or not you're willing to explore."

Wellesley College
Past Review Best Decision I Have Ever Made University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a lot of independence. I was mortified of the idea of traveling alone and now I am pro at it. I also gained really close friendships with people from all over the world. I had never left the country before, so it was just an incredible experience that gave me a serious case of wanderlust. "

Wellesley College
Past Review An Amazing Study Abroad Experience Qalam Center for Arabic Studies: Rabat - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile: my Arabic skills increased and I am much more confident in speaking now than I was two months ago. I had the opportunity to travel a lot around Morocco and I made a lot of friends, both from Morocco and international students that I met at Qalam. Rabat is also an amazing city to l..."

University of St. Andrews
Past Review The Programs Made Me Get Wonderful Experiences And Improve My Arabic Skills. Qalam Center for Arabic Studies: Rabat - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"For me, Qalam wa Lawh is the best school to learn formal Arabic (fusha) and informal Arabic (Darija). The semester program made me feel international atmosphere with more knowladge about Arabic literatarure, politic, Arabic media, etc. The programs are very well organised. The teachers and staffs are very friendly and welcoming..."

Universitas Gadjah Mada
Past Review Study Arabic At Qalam Wa Lawh Center Qalam Center for Arabic Studies: Rabat - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I studied Arabic at the Qalam wa Lawh Center in Rabat for three months. I attended a course in standard Arabic and Arabic media and I found them excellent. The teachers are all native speakers and have special qualifications for teaching Arabic. In addition to the standard Arabic course, the school offers various types of course..."

Università degli Studi di Firenze / University of Florence / UniFI
Past Review A Fantastic Experience With European Culture And Education Franklin University Switzerland: Lugano - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to be an independent thinker and person through the classroom education and the emphasis they placed on travel. It was totally worthwhile."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Near Perfect Experience Constructor University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I made many lifelong friends, enhanced my language skills, and experienced many different cultures and cities."

University of Missouri - Columbia
Past Review Came For The Location, Stayed For The People Constructor University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained many friendships and experiences living in a country with a foreign langauge"

Lafayette College
Past Review Madrid In A Whirlwind UC3M / Universidad Carlos III de Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Experience was worthwhile, but like many others, I wish I broke away from Middlebury students a bit more"

Middlebury College
Past Review An Amazing School In A Vibrant City With Breathtaking Natural Surroundings! University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained more confidence in my ability to live on my own and navigate social, academic, professional and financial situations independently. I also made some amazing friends who I will always cherish because we had such an amazing experience together. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Living, Loving, London University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I became more independent and learned to trust myself when traveling. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Great Experience Abroad Nanyang Technological University: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I made friends from all over the world, and traveled across SE Asia "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Great School That Provides Lots Of Opportunities To Get Involved Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"It was definitely worthwhile, and I learned a lot about myself, as well as how to live on my own in a foreign country."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Semester In Dunedin University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"I learned that in order to efficiently get around in New Zealand you must have a car. It is a pain to work with the bus systems and many hiking spots are off main roads. New Zealand needs to work on implementing more sustainable travel systems."

Middlebury College
Past Review Fine University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself in terms of my own mental health and interests. I'd say it was worthwhile because I was able to travel a lot, and because I loved Edinburgh. The program was just fine, but the city is amazing and I feel lucky to have been able to live there. "

Wellesley College
Past Review An Alternate Reality College Experience University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"As cliche as it sounds, I think I learned the most about other cultures through mere exposure effect. I tried my hardest to visit as many places as possible, and I loved learning about the culture and history of each place. I also took classes that weren't offered at my home university, so it was really cool to learn about topic..."

Wellesley College
Past Review London Is The Best City University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I got to experience education in another country which is so different from the United States "

Wellesley College
Past Review Fun Chance To Be An Independent Adult The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was 100% worthwhile. I gained so much experience in being an independent student and studying on a more personal level. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Understanding Of What It Is Like To Live And Study In A Big City. Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about my own studying habits and interests. Many things were offered at the big university and the city. "

Cottey College
Past Review Won’t Go Back Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Amsterdam - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I was glad to see Europe, didn’t like Amsterdam"

Wellesley College
Past Review Amazing Academic And Life Experience FUBiS - International Summer and Winter University

"It was totally worthwhile. I could go out from my comfort zone, I lived alone for the fisrt time, I made friends from different countries and I learned a lot about the European Union. "

Universidad La Salle