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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
06/14/2025 Best Time Of My Life The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Gained so many experiences, learned how to step out of my comfort zone. It was very worthwhile."

Middlebury College
06/12/2025 Incredible Experience As A European Getting To Go Back To Europe For A Year. London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"Learned some serious economics at LSE. The school also helped me form new ideas of what I want to do in the future both professionally and academically"

Middlebury College
06/10/2025 Best Semester Ever. The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about budgeting, using public transportation, different cultures, and being independent. I uncovered some new hobbies too. "

Middlebury College
06/05/2025 A Fantastic Time Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"I got really involved in the Economics Department at AUC which gave me a ton of guidance and networking. This alone could make my experience worthwhile. In general the cultural immersion and experiences I made was fantastic. The IPSO office at AUC also gave a lot of travel opportunities for students which I took advantage of."

Brandeis University
05/20/2025 Study In Singapore And Abroad In South East Asia National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned more about interpersonal connection, facing academic challenges, and the culture of Singapore and greater south east Asia"

Brandeis University
05/09/2025 A Great Experience Anatolia American University: Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was very worthwhile. I got to see very different ways of living and heard about different experiences. It was very fulfilling."

Brandeis University
05/05/2025 Rigorous Program In A Fun City To Explore National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned more about Southeast Asia and the culture in Singapore. "

Wellesley College
04/26/2025 Amazing Fse Program Umbra Institute: Perugia - The Food and Sustainability Studies Program

"The interdisciplinary Food, Sustainability, and Environment program was an amazing opportunity to use food as a vehicle to approach learning about Italian culture, sustainability, and the environment. Whether this was through visiting or receiving lectures from various actors involved in Italy's food systems, the FSE program all..."

Wellesley College
04/23/2025 Can't Recommend Highly Enough! American College of Norway (ACN): Moss - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"As an American who had only been outside of the country for a weeklong trip to Canada, studying in Europe for a semester is a huge perspective shift. I learned a lot about foreign cultures and challenged expectations I had before."

University of North Dakota
04/10/2025 A Fun Semester And A Peak Into Oxford Education University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"It is very interesting to experience the British education, and very specifically Oxford education as a history student. The education is very rigorous and help me build up skills to manage my time better. In addition, the traditions of Oxford are very fun and unique; dressing up in an evening gown to go to a ball on a random Tu..."

Wellesley College
03/28/2025 A Good Experience University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I definitely think this program was worthwhile, as it gave me the time and space to really concentrate on the topics I was interested in while still being adequately relaxed."

Wellesley College
03/26/2025 Filled With Culture! University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned much more about the UK's history as well as Scottish history. I also met so many new people and was able to have a new experience. "

Wellesley College
03/25/2025 Winter In Pembroke University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was interesting to learn economics through a different teaching style and I believe that my writing improved a lot through the program.The professors were very accomodating while also pushing me to look at things with a different lens."

Wellesley College
03/25/2025 Rigorous Individual Academic Experience, Good Integration In Student Life Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I learned a lot academically, as well as gained independence. It was worthwhile."

Wellesley College
03/24/2025 Best Semester Ever Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"Im definitely more independent and likely to advocate for myself it was very worthwile"

Wellesley College
03/09/2025 A Very Fun Semester! American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I found my experience abroad to be very worthwhile. I improved my French skills by interacting with people in stores, bars, and on the metro, and made some incredible friends through the program. I also had the opportunity to travel and explore the city, which was one of my favorite parts."

Wellesley College
03/05/2025 Pembroke! University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I had a wonderful time at Pembroke. You are matriculated your first few weeks there, and that really shows! You are able to really immerse yourself into the academic and cultural environment of Cambridge. I was able to participate in popular extracurriculars like rowing, which was such a hallmark of my experience. You also get r..."

Wellesley College
03/04/2025 I Love It! Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"Yes, it was worth it. "

Wellesley College
02/19/2025 A Worthwhile Experience University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The program’s emphasis on independent study helped me grow academically and personally, though I realized I would prefer my home institution’s curriculum a bit more. Beyond academics, I also developed greater independence in daily life, which was an experience I am really grateful for. Overall, it was a worthwhile journey and I'..."

Wellesley College
02/13/2025 Easy School Except It Was Full Of Americans! American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that Paris is the place I want to be"

Wellesley College
02/13/2025 Wonderful Time And Experience Abroad St Anne's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I've gained valuable insights into UK culture and learned how to navigate friendships while studying abroad. It was truly worthwhile, as experiencing life in such a beautiful city like Oxford has been incredibly meaningful."

Wellesley College
02/12/2025 Awful Middlesex University Mauritius - Visiting Students Program

"nothing"

Middlesex University Mauritius
02/07/2025 Great Time Abroad Chinese University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to be independent away from my family and it was worthwhile"

Brandeis University
02/03/2025 Great Spanish School In Costa Rica! Tico Lingo: Heredia - Spanish Language Program

"Absolutely worth while, I will remember this fondly"

University of New Mexico