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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
08/05/2024 Learning And Living In Oxford University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"About the UK, politics living independently "

Wellesley College
08/02/2024 It Was The Best 6 Months Of My Life Maastricht University: Center for European Studies, January Programmes

"That I want to live in Europe, I am so glad I did it"

Brandeis University
08/01/2024 Ready To Go Home But Excited To Come Back University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"I loved learning and experiencing Māori culture, hiking a ton with friends, and exploring the area. It was worthwhile. "

Middlebury College
08/01/2024 A Great Experience Maastricht University: Center for European Studies, January Programmes

"I gained a lot of experience traveling and learning about the different political and legal processes and thought patterns across different cultures and countries."

Brandeis University
07/28/2024 Challenging But Fun Experience Singapore Management University: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to take care of myself and discovered more aspects of myself by hanging out with different people and living in a new country. It was worthwhile. "

Brandeis University
07/26/2024 Culturally Invigorating! Maastricht University: Center for European Studies, Semester Programmes

"That no matter how much you travel the world there is nothing like studying or being in a place for a long time and really getting to immerse yourself in another city."

Brandeis University
07/21/2024 Exceptional! London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Superb classical training, would do again in a heartbeat!"

University of Exeter
07/18/2024 My Time In Singapore! National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a lot more respect for others and also myself. I feel that I learned a lot from the locals even if I couldn't name it. I feel like I myself have become a better person after staying there for the semester. "

Brandeis University
07/14/2024 Monastic University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Worthwhile, lots of learning about the subject of archaeology and monasticism"

Brandeis University
07/13/2024 Monastic Scotland Archaeology Program Was Incredible University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to do archaeology and a lot about the history of monastic Scotland!"

Brandeis University
07/06/2024 Incredible Once In A Lifetime Experience! University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"As mentioned above, I gained incredible friends and traveling experiences. It was definitely worthwhile. "

Wellesley College
07/05/2024 Best Year, No Hyperbole University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I achieved a work-life balance which had so far been elusive at my U.S. university :) I was learning so, so much, yet I was not constantly stressed. I met so many lovely, lovely people whom I know I will keep in touch with. I learned so much! The tutorial system and the greater specialization that exists at Oxford (arguabl..."

Wellesley College
06/30/2024 The Best Experience Of My Life London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I feel like a completely new person. I am more resilient, outgoing, and conscientious. I also learned so much from my program, inspiring me to thesis."

Wellesley College
06/27/2024 An Incredible And Magical Place: University Of Oxford Has It All University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I gained and enhanced many skills. The tutorial system teaches you how to better manage your time as there is only one or two contact hours per week. I also enhanced by communication skills through engaging in one-on-one discussions with tutors where I advocated for my ideas. I also had the opportunity to grow and discover a new..."

Wellesley College
06/26/2024 Local Experience, International University University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I think that I met a lot of great friends, local and international. I got to experience living independently in a new country, and explore the beauty of Scotland via bus, train, and bike. Continuing my academic path in a different cultural setting was worthwhile in looking at my studies with a different lens and optimism. "

Middlebury College
06/26/2024 Exciting And Incredible Opportunity To Explore The Beauty Of Italy Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"The experience was worthwhile, for along with seeing many new places, I improved certain skills such as adaptability, organization, and confidence."

Stevens Institute of Technology
06/25/2024 My Oxford Year Hertford College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I gained a lot of academic skills. Writing essays so frequently, managing readings, and making arguments in tutorials were majorly beneficial. I also gained a lot of practical skills and independence."

Brandeis University
06/24/2024 Thrilling University of Manchester: Manchester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned a lot about myself and the world as a whole"

Middlebury College
06/20/2024 An Unforgettable Experience University of Nicosia: Larnaca - International Summer School

"I gained valuable friendship and learned a lot about cyprus "

Wellesley College
06/17/2024 Getting To Know Myself Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile, but it also was not without its challenges. I found it difficult to meet people, especially to meet and stay in touch with local students. That being said, I improved my skills in doing things by myself and was able to explore the city and get to know London on my own. I was really..."

Brandeis University
06/16/2024 Well Worth The Work! Mansfield College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"My year at Oxford was, without a doubt, worthwhile and a time of significant growth. The tutorial system pushes you to become independent and work both efficiently and conscientiously. I learned so much and markedly improved my research and writing skills. I loved tutorials because they allowed me to concentrate on my interests ..."

Wellesley College
06/16/2024 I Loved Ync! Yale-NUS College: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"super amazing experience! i'm so so grateful that i got to be the last exchange cohort at ync! "

Wellesley College
06/12/2024 Bad Uni But Great City! Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Amsterdam - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Even though I did not the university at all, I truly did love Amsterdam. Being at the VU was still a good experience because it made me more thankful for my home institution; nice to know I made the right decision at 18! I also developed a passion for biking and I loved exploring the Netherlands and the surrounding countries!..."

Wellesley College
06/07/2024 An Interesting Year St. Catherine's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I gained a lot of writing skills and social skills, but I did not always feel supported by administration/faculty"

Wellesley College