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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
02/09/2026 My Semester At Ucl University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a new sense of independence and responsibility that I didn't have before study abroad. I learned how to look after myself and navigate a world completely different from my own. This experience was certainly worthwhile, especially for someone trying to dive into a new culture to develop their sense of self."

Wellesley College
02/04/2026 Semester Abroad In Tel Aviv! Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

"I learned how to be a person for myself and reorient myself when I was lost. "

Brandeis University
02/02/2026 Growth University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I had fun meeting new people, going on trips to Europe, and taking classes that were not offered at home university. "

Wellesley College
02/01/2026 Fine Art Photography At The Glasgow School Of Art Glasgow School of Art: Glasgow - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Very worthwhile. The academic experience of working independently, but alongside other photography and art students, was great, and I feel I developed my artistic intent and abilities immensely. Beyond that, living in Scotland, where everything is familiar enough to be non-intimidating, but different enough to remain very intere..."

Middlebury College
01/31/2026 Once In A Lifetime. Umbra Institute: Perugia - The Food and Sustainability Studies Program

"I learned so much about sustainability and local food systems. Absolutely worthwhile I met so many unforgettable people."

Wellesley College
01/30/2026 A Fun Semester At Queen Mary Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"I learned how to live independently and with people who are apart of a different culture than me."

Wellesley College
01/30/2026 Studying Abroad In Scotland: A Semester Of Making New Friends And Traveling University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experience was totally worthwile, I made several new friends, learned to live alone without a built in support system, traveled a lot and learned more about myslef. "

Wellesley College
01/30/2026 A Good Time University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot in my rigorous academic classes, I also learn a lot from getting to travel to other countries."

Wellesley College
01/29/2026 Perfect For 4 Months Maastricht University: Center for European Studies, Semester Programmes

"Independence, perseverance, i think it was worth it"

Brandeis University
01/29/2026 Amazing Study Abroad Experience In Cairo (Socially But Not Academically) Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"Gained a lot of perspective on what living is like outside of US"

Brandeis University
01/29/2026 Amazing University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was great to have a college experience different from my own. It emphasized the importance of stepping outside ones bubble. "

Wellesley College
01/29/2026 Cute Cozy City With Great European Travel Opportunities! Maastricht University: Center for European Studies, Semester Programmes

"I got to experience living within a new culture in a comfortable, safe city wit students from all over the world."

Brandeis University
01/28/2026 Nus College Exchange Yale-NUS College: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"There is so much to learn and explore outside of your home country. "

Wellesley College
01/28/2026 A Culture Rich And Academically Rigorous Experience Aquincum Institute of Technology / AIT - Budapest: - Creativity in Computer Science & Software Engineering

"I gained a new cultural perspective while also continuing my studies - it was worthwhile! "

Wellesley College
01/27/2026 Wish I Can Go Back Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I met wonderful people and experienced learning in different ways. "

Wellesley College
01/27/2026 Highlight Of College! University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much about myself and making new friends."

Wellesley College
01/27/2026 Time At Worcester College, Oxford Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I found it really worthwhile. I learned how to cook in my spare time. In academics, I developed my knowledge in subjects that I was interested in and my ability in critical thinking in tutorials. "

Wellesley College
01/27/2026 Study Abroad In St. Anne's College Oxford Highly Recommend! St Anne's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"This experience was definitely worthwhile: I learned to become more self-reliant by living on my own, I was able to balance my academics while also experiencing my surroundings through exploring the city of London and other local townships, and I met a vast diversity of students, whether from the US, UK, or beyond!"

Wellesley College
01/27/2026 Just Do It University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I was able to explore the world while finding love for my academic work. It was extremely worth it. "

Wellesley College
01/25/2026 A Unique Experience! University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I really enjoyed my semester at Pembroke overall! I felt that the program offered a strong academic experience, while still leaving plenty of time to have fun. I had the opportunity to strengthen my academic skills (especially writing) through working with faculty one-on-one in supervisions. I also got to experience unique Cambr..."

Wellesley College
01/23/2026 Go To Edi For A Great Semester Abroad! University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile, especially being able to interact with the locals and understand their culture better. "

Wellesley College
01/23/2026 Great Experience St Anne's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"Gained many new friends, experienced different social culture, engaging classes"

Wellesley College
01/22/2026 Fooling Around Southeast Asia National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I have a new impression of Asia different from the noisy, messy view I held from childhood trips to my family home years ago. The ease of transit throughout most major cities in the continent, along with the friendliness and honesty of the locals I ran in to from not just SG but other countries in the area have made me want to b..."

Wellesley College
01/21/2026 My Unforgettable Experience In Nus National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I really enjoyed my experience at NUS, as I was able to learn a completely new language (Arabic) and master my Chinese skills. Through my courses, I also learned about the everyday lives of Chinese Singaporeans through the personal, intimate stories of real people, which helped me better understand Singapore's culture and histor..."

Brandeis University
01/21/2026 A Semester In Paris Is Always A Good Choice! American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a fluency in French that I would not have gained if I had exclusively studied the language in a classroom. I also gained a completely new perspective on how people live and what they value as a result of the traveling I did. This was not directly done through the program, but it was an inadvertent effect of it because I..."

Wellesley College