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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 5, 2026
Past Review Fun City, Lackluster University University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"the content of my classes helped me narrow down my career goals and interests, so now I feel more hopeful and confident in what I might like to do in the future."

Wellesley College
Past Review Semester In Amsterdam Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Amsterdam - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned more about myself and how to survive in a new city than anything else, but it was a valuable experience."

Wellesley College
Past Review Singapore Is A Great Place For Studying Abroad National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"it was totally worth it because Singapore is a really beautiful place for studying abroad. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Hong Kong, Fall 2018 University of Hong Kong / HKU: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Gained a better sense of my identity as a diaspora Chinese, met other diaspora Chinese. Was able to retrace my family roots through travel during breaks. Also gained a broader perspective of global issues, since my previous perspectives always were adjacent to whatever was happening in the United States. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Living In Paris Was Great! American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I took Art History classes for my minor that were extremely immersive in a way that surpassed the department at my home institution."

Wellesley College
Past Review Ireland Is One Of The Most Amazing Places On Earth Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I got to travel around the beautiful country of Ireland, and learning to travel by myself was really rewarding. I have wanted to see Ireland my whole life so this was really a dream come true. My classes in Irish history were a great complement to my experience. I also met some amazing people from around the world with whom I ho..."

Wellesley College
Past Review The Four Months That Absolutely Changed My Life University of Hull: Hull - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I've grown and changed so much as a person. I'm much more confident, independent, and adventurous now than I was before this experience and I'm so grateful for that. It was 100% worthwhile. "

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Past Review Doing Shakespeare In Shakespeare's London King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about self sufficiency, budgeting, european culture, and so much more. It was so worthwhile. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Cheers Mate X University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to be independent! It was my first time living not in a dorm, but an actual apartment, and cooking for myself! Very worthwhile!"

Wellesley College
Past Review An Exciting International Adventure University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My time abroad was definitely worthwhile. I got to experience a different way of learning that taught me valuable lessons including time management and organization. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Turbulent Times Alone In New Zealand The University of Auckland: Auckland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned how hard it is to make a community from strangers. Got a new perspective on being a global citizen. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Fun Oxford Time Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"It was great being able to really be immersed in oxford. The tutorial system was really different, but ended up being very manageable. And I definitely had more fun than I thought I would, and became close with Worcester students. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"to get out of my comfort zone, try new things, and branch out and make new friends "

Eastern Illinois University
Past Review Positive Time In Amsterdam Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Amsterdam - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I definitely got outside my comfort zone in many ways."

Wellesley College
Past Review A Good Break From Wellesley University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to cook for myself and live in a flat with other people. I also learned how to live in a city and how to make friends at a larger institution. Also, Edinburgh is a beautiful city and I really loved being able to see Arthur's Seat and the castle so often."

Wellesley College
Past Review If You're Considering Nz, Just Do It. University of Canterbury: Christchurch - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I finally felt rested, which I can't ever remember being in my life. It was 100% worthwhile."

Wellesley College
Past Review A Pleasant And Refreshing Experience University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a great deal from this experience. I learned about the politics and culture of Britain, and how Britain differs and compares to America. I learned about other European and non-European countries from friends, which was very interesting and beneficial. I learned more about how America is viewed by people in other parts ..."

Middlebury College
Past Review I Wouldn't Do It Again But It Was An Experience Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Amsterdam - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to take care of myself."

Wellesley College
Past Review It Was Fun But It Wasn’t Wellesley. University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned the local culture (although not much different from my own). It was mostly worthwhile."

Wellesley College
Past Review G'day Mate : A Semester In Aussie University of Melbourne: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"experienced what a big university is like"

Wellesley College
Past Review I Would Definitely Go Back To Australia If Given The Chance To. Bond University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about the history of Australia and met amazing people."

University of Hartford
Past Review Southeast Asia Is Its Own World National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much about Asian culture that I had been very ignorant of before - I would do it again in a heart beat!"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Introspection, Palm Trees, And Sweet Friendships Universiti Sains Malaysia: Penang - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained new friends from many places around the world and I learned a bit of Bahasa Malaysia. Overall, even with some hiccups the experience was worthwhile. However, I think the program would be best enjoyed by science students. "

Berea College