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Direct Enrollment/Exchange

Direct Enrollment/Exchange is a program provider offering 1869 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, International Summer Schools, Turkey, and Slovakia.

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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November 4, 2026
10/28/2024 Ireland With American Majority University of Galway: International Summer School

"I learned more about Irish culture. It was worthwhile."

University of Galway
10/10/2024 Good University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Living on my own was nice"

Wellesley College
09/23/2024 Meaningful But Tough Waseda University: Tokyo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learnt the importance of language. It was worthwhile. "

Brandeis University
09/20/2024 A Peek At Geeks University of Tokyo: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It is definitely worthwhile. I will not pursue econ master anymore."

Brandeis University
09/20/2024 Overall Great Experience With A Bit Challenging Academic Life University of Tokyo: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I think I did have a closer look on how life is like in Japan for which I used to wonder a lot. And it's definitely worthwhile for being such a valuable experience immersed in a different culture while studying in the prestigious institution."

Brandeis University
09/19/2024 An Aspiring Medievalist's Dream University of St. Andrews: Monastic Scotland

"Important skills in my field, how to quickly adapt to a new place, how to be more comfortable with changing routines, etc. It was absolutely worthwhile."

Brandeis University
09/19/2024 So Important That I Will Never Forget Waseda University: Tokyo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I made lots of local friends who I might keep in touch for my whole life"

Brandeis University
09/18/2024 Fun And Scholastic Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I learned how to speak fluent Italian."

Brandeis University
09/15/2024 Scottish Adventure! University of St. Andrews: Monastic Scotland

"I learned so many things from this program! I learned how to navigate by myself while abroad. I learned a great deal about Scottish history. I learned about archeology and its importance, especially in public culture. "

Brandeis University
09/12/2024 Intensive Cantonese Immersion With Freedom To Travel Chinese University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong - International Summer School

"With the amount of Cantonese I learned, it was absolutely worth it."

Brandeis University
09/10/2024 Complete Immersion University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a lifelong network of friends I would have never otherwise met"

Middlebury College
09/10/2024 Awesome Time At The Glasgow School Of Art! Glasgow School of Art: Glasgow - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I became a more confident painter, student of fine arts, and international traveler. It was certainly worthwhile and I would like to go back someday. "

Middlebury College
09/09/2024 An Academically Fulfilling And Fun Year Abroad! St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I learned a lot about work/life balance and managing my time with my studies as well as participating in social activities and events. It was definitely a worthwhile experience for me."

Wellesley College
09/07/2024 A Lot Of Work But Worth The Effort! University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about drafting and formatting and improved my writing style. "

Brandeis University
09/03/2024 Incredible Summer In St. Andrews! University of St. Andrews: Monastic Scotland

"I learned that I have a passion for bio archaeology, and that I really want to pursue archaeology in the future."

Brandeis University
09/02/2024 An Experience With Memories That I Want To Frame Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

"I've learned how cherished my life could be by learning things that I'm interested in. It's nice to group up with peers to study."

Brandeis University
08/30/2024 Best Year Abroad! University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"culture exposure, depth of academic teaching, great friends!"

Wellesley College
08/30/2024 Amazing Sem! Yale-NUS College: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I definitely think it was worthwhile. It was really nice to get to spend a semester in an area I haven't spent much time and also get to travel around that area. I also made so many friends I would otherwise never have met."

Wellesley College
08/29/2024 Most Unforgettable Experience During My University Time Waseda University: Tokyo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Intermediate Japanese language level, basic knowledge of political economy, Japanese cultures."

Brandeis University
08/29/2024 A Great Time American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained really valuable life skills (budgeting, personal safety, navigating a foreign country) as well as valuable memories. It was a one in a lifetime experience for sure!"

Wellesley College
08/28/2024 Review Of Exchange Experience In Waseda Waseda University: Tokyo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned Japanese language and many interesting classes in different cultural contexts."

Brandeis University
08/28/2024 Summer In Ku Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"More knowledge in ECON field and diverse friendship."

Brandeis University
08/27/2024 Highly Recommended Experience St Anne's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"Studying art history at Oxford for a year was an unforgettable experience that truly enriched both my academic and personal life. The one-to-one tutorial system challenged me to think critically and dive deeper into the material, pushing me to grow intellectually. Living in Oxford, surrounded by centuries of history and culture,..."

Wellesley College