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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 6, 2026
Past Review One Year In London Fantastic Experience London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"Time management and independence. The UK system is very different than that in the States. You have to study by your own and plan a ahead, since there are no midterms and nearly no assignments in the first two semesters. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Full Immersion In South America With Some New Friends And Incredible Travels! Universidad Nacional de Cuyo: Mendoza - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained so much from being abroad. Everything from new experiences and trying new foods, to really improving my proficiency in Spanish. Being abroad was very worthwhile. I was able to experience the Argentine culture first hand and spend a lot of time trying new things, exploring who I am. I made Argentine friends that invited ..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Good Experience, London Is Fan Ta Stic But Be Prepared To Pay The Price! London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I learned that British schools do not function as American schools do. And I realized how blessed I am to study in America! "

Brandeis University
Past Review Travel Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"how to get out of my comfort zone. YES"

John Carroll University
Past Review I Learned More In 5 Months Abroad About Myself Than In All My Life! Bangor University: Wales - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Academic wise, I learned about local culture. Especially from taking an Archeology module that included field trips to local sites and castles. Though my program was 'study abroad' most of my studying came from experiencing things I would never be able to here in the U.S. 90% of what I learned came from the moments outside of th..."

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review Interesting Experience In Paris, France Studying Luxury Brand Management ISC Paris Business School: Paris - Luxury Brand Management Program

"It was worthwhile. It gave me a good look into various luxury industries, that will help in my future career."

University of Northern Iowa
Past Review Turkiye Seviyorum Koc University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Too much to put into words."

Brandeis University
Past Review Hebrew U: The Greatest Experience Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: Undergraduate Study Abroad Program

"I learned a lot about how Israeli universities function versus American universities. I learned a lot about the Israeli culture in general, and I learned about a bunch about the different perspectives on the conflict, which was interesting. Also, the people were AWESOME. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Semester In Scotland University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I think it was definitely worthwhile. I really enjoyed experiencing a new culture and a new education system. I especially appreciated being able to travel frequently and see alot of Europe as well. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Learning, In And Outside Of The Classroom London School of Economics (LSE): Direct Enrollment in LSE Summer School

"I matured a lot and gained independence being abroad. At the LSE, the academic and administrative system is very different from what I'm used to in the states and at times I felt like nobody really cared for you. However, this pushed me to adopt this "solve your own problems" mentality and gave me more confidence as well. I trav..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Challenging But Fun University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"Learnt how to study by myself. Got used to the Oxford teaching style. Worth the experience for it trained me to be more independent in learning."

Wellesley College
Past Review Magical Southeast Asia Payap University: Chiang Mai - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying abroad was something I wanted to do since I was in high school. I loved the idea of it. What I didn't realize was that it would change me as much as it did. Living in two countries over the course of six months opens your eyes to various aspects of life that normally pass you by without you thinking twice about them. Fo..."

Ohio University
Past Review Best Six Months Of My Life University of Copenhagen: Copenhagen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained lifelong friends and now know that I have the ability to adjust to life in another country. It was all worth it!"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Study Abroad University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"I became more independent"

Wellesley College
Past Review Amazing Experience Really Glad I Made The Decision To Stay For The Full Year! University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes took some great classes, met some great people, travelled and learned new things"

Wellesley College
Past Review Tough Academic Experience But Good Social One University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I gained a greater sense of independence and improved my academic writing and research skills. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Awesome, Delicious, Learning Experience Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"How to live on my own in a new place and adapt, it was 100% worthwhile"

Brandeis University
Past Review Very Impressive Study Abroad Experience In London London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"The program provided me a very unique way to learn economics. I met awesome people there. I love London more than anywhere in the world. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Great Experience And Love London For Sure London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"British culture and lifestyle. Also LSE has taught me a great deal on macroeconomics and environmental economics. Their teaching is systematic and intense. I've gained the ability to take reading notes efficiently because two of my courses are reading intensive. And I gained the ability to write British-style essays, like citing..."

Brandeis University
Past Review The Most Amazing Experience Of My Entire Life Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I learned SO many things about myself, about the world around me, and about others. It was SO worthwhile and I would never trade my experience for anything in the entire universe."

Illinois State University
Past Review A Year That Flew By London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I gained international experience as it was my first time abroad, and it allowed me to experience a different culture, which made the trip irrevocably worthwhile. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Best Decision I Ever Made Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. It allowed me to become more independent "

Fairfield University
Past Review Unnnnn London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I learned a lot about time an people management. How to budget and live in a foreign country and how to network and work toward reaching my career goals."

Brandeis University