4.4 - 9896 Reviews

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.

Study Abroad with Direct Enrollment/Exchange

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November 5, 2026
Past Review Amazing! Aquincum Institute of Technology / AIT - Budapest: - Creativity in Computer Science & Software Engineering

"Amazing friends and experiences outside the US"

Wellesley College
Past Review Great Experience University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It is interesting to live in UK for 3 months. I might not have such an opportunity in the future."

Wellesley College
Past Review Not Perfect But Worth It University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"A lot of independence. I think that it was worthwhile"

Wellesley College
Past Review A One Of A Kind, Unforgettable Experience. American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to be fully independent and responsible for myself. I also practiced my French."

Wellesley College
Past Review Intense Learning, Intense Emotions. Accademia dell'Arte: Arezzo - Performing Arts in Tuscany

"The program taught me a lot and grew my confidence in theatre and in other aspects of my life, but I was in the worst mental state of my life and my program did not value mental health and did not know how to support POC students. Also they had a class called "Experimental Lab" where there were no boundaries, the only rule was "..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Do A Different Program Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"I was able to travel a lot which was very worthwhile."

Queen Mary University of London
Past Review Awesome Experience At Queen Mary University London Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"Absolutely. I broadened my horizons not only academically, but also personally. Living abroad is an experience I recommend to everyone because it allows you to make experiences you could otherwise never get. "

Cologne Business School
Past Review Good Experience For Young People. Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"Independence, responsibility and open mindedness "

Queen Mary University of London
Past Review Amazing Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"Gained in maturity "

Queen Mary University of London
Past Review An Enriching Semester In Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I found my study abroad experience extremely worthwhile. As a Political Science major, I enjoyed exploring politics from a different perspective, as well as the opportunity to talk to locals about both American and Scottish politics. Personally, I found that my study abroad experience provided me with much more confidence living..."

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

"Living abroad was definitely a meaningful experience "

Wellesley College
Past Review Amazing Time And Great Memories Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Amsterdam - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Was worthwhile. made diverse group of friends, had memorable experience"

Wellesley College
Past Review Definitely Pros And Cons, But A Experience Worth Having. Seoul National University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"While I definitely enjoyed the experience, there were limiting factors caused by the pandemic."

Wellesley College
Past Review Good Experience Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"More independence, more confidence, got to know London and a bit of the British lifestyle and culture"

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Past Review Endless Opportunities Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"Immersing yourself in a different culture is a great opportunity to grow as a person. No, the UK isn't all that different from the US in many respects, but it was awesome to meet new faces, with new worldviews, and experience all that London had to offer. Of course, there were some restrictions with COVID, but by and large I was..."

University of Puget Sound
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life, I’m Very Grateful. Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"I gain a lot from this experience. First of all it allowed me to get deep into a new culture, meeting new people and exploring the country. I obviously improved my English skill here and my studies bring me a lot of knowledges! I gained in autonomy and learned how to live by myself abroad. "

Universite Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne / Pantheon-Sorbonne University Paris 1
Past Review Living The London Dream Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"YES. I advocate so much for myself now, and it will always be part of my heart. "

University of Denver
Past Review Lovely London Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"I learned how it is to live in a different country with a whole different system. I liked seeing how the university there worked. Also, the uni organised a lot of cool things which made it quite easy to meet new people. Although I was in a different country I never felt alone thanks to that! "

Universität Zürich / University of Zurich / UZH
Past Review London The Perfect Student City Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"being more independent, how to save money, being open to other cultures"

Universität Zürich / University of Zurich / UZH
Past Review Good Experience But Awful Accommodation Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"I confronted myself with a different legal system and studying law in a different language"

Bocconi University
Past Review The Opportunity To Learn & Explore In An Amazing City University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about Scottish literature & history; my courses explored a lot of questions & concepts that I have studied in the states, but applied them to a new landscape, which allowed me to learn a lot. I also grew a lot just by living in a new city in a more independent way than I am used to."

Wellesley College
Past Review Novel Experience, Good In Doses Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I learned how to truly student independently (i.e., without office hours, student tutors, tons of unstructured time) and take advantage of an institution's resources. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Chaotic Covid Times Of Abroad In Korea Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about the intersection of Korean history and culture especially related to the effects of Japanese colonialism and American neo-colonialism. These two periods of Korean history alone have shaped so many different aspects of Korean society including governance. This was one of the reasons why I was really excited ..."

Brandeis University