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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 It Was Definitely A Challenge But I Learned So Much And Loved It. Pablo de Olavide University: Seville - Multidisciplinary Studies Program

"I learned not to be afraid to ask for help, I learned that (most of the time) people are actually really nice and willing to help you, I learned that I am much more capable of dealing with problems that I thought. I learned that I don't really like Spanish food. It was 100% worth while."

Presbyterian College
Past Review A Wonderful Cultural Experience In A Calm Living Environment Koc University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about the amazing and unique culture of Turkey. I also learned a lot about myself and what it means to be a world citizen!"

Presbyterian College
Past Review Excellent Toulouse Business School: Graduate Degrees in Business

"I learnt the most practical marketing skills with the brilliant professors from TBS. I also learnt how to work with multicultural team members, which helped me a lot during my career. "

Past Review London Is My Favorite City In The World! Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"I learned how to be independent. It was a great learning experience. Though I was living with other students, I was essentially alone, without my parents or friends. I also learned how to travel on my own and be comfortable exploring a new place on my own. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Studying In A Bubble On The North Sea University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The travel, golf and social aspects were great. The actual academics gave me a better appreciation of the American system. I think that it was very worthwhile."

Middlebury College
Past Review An Exploration Through Other Cultures University College Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I had an amazing time in Ireland. I learned so much about responsibility, independence, and myself. My time abroad also gave me a new appreciation for my family, Wellesley, and the opportunities that I have had in life."

Wellesley College
Past Review Studying In Edinburgh University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I really enjoyed living in Edinburgh and exploring Scotland, but I really was not happy with the academic experience. However, I would say I was overall happy with the experience. "

Middlebury College
Past Review London Calling University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Being fully submerged in one of largest metropolitan cities in the world. The diversity was enriching and I grew as a person off-campus. I also experiences a completely different style of learning which made me appreciate my learning back home."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Generally Positive Experience That I Won't Soon Forget University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"To be honest, the cultural aspect was not as great as I thought -- Scots really aren't all that different from Americans. I did gain a more international outlook though, and some independent-living skills."

Middlebury College
Past Review Facing My Fears Down Under University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about living on my own--especially cooking. I learned that there is so much more out there than what I see in America and there are so many different people and experience left for me to meet. "

Wellesley College
Past Review I Made Many International Friends And Learned Much About Myself University of Manchester: Manchester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned what it meant to fail and that I had the ability, will power, and skills to overcome it. I learned that friends can make all the difference but there will always be different types of friends that you'll make and that's okay too."

Wellesley College
Past Review I Love London Ucl, Not So Much. University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It absolutely was worthwhile. Can't really explain, it is something that needs to be experienced. I gave the overall program ten stars because overall, UCL's location and people and reputation made for a really fantastic experience, even though I did not enjoy the frustrating administration or some of my classes. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Exchange Program At University Of Bath University of Bath: Bath - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"How to embrace and adapt a different lifestyle and different culture; how to be more independent; appreciation for home"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Fell In Love In More Ways Than One University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"Gained a bunch of social experience just by meeting so many different kinds of people. Definitely became much more self sufficient (its something else being on your own in a different country). Of course gained a bunch of incredible experiences and knowledge opening up my imagination even more. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Best Decision Of My Life University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself and the world. I gained independence and confidence in myself. Along with many a life lessons. It was absolutely worthwhile!"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Amazing! University of Witwatersrand: Johannesburg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about Human Rights in ways that I wouldn't think of. It was certainly worth while. "

Berea College
Past Review I Must Go Back Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Think positive and your experience will be positive."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review New Zealand Is Perfect! Victoria University of Wellington: Wellington - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a sense of independence and a huge sense of confidence in terms of exploring the world and making new friends on my own. This experience gave me a greater sense of what I want out of life - a greater balance between work and leisure. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Thrills, Shocks, And More Thrills Chinese University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I have no idea how I can put this in one box like this. I grew from immense and frequent reflection, and learned how much I love my friends and other people. This was the most worthwhile thing I have ever done."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review My Roman Adventure The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself, including the fact that I was actually able to do it. I went in super nervous because I did not go with any friends and I did not speak the language, but I was able to survive and really enjoy spending a whole semester away from my home school (and the US in general). It was definitely worthwhile- I..."

Gannon University
Past Review An Amazing Experience Minus The Educational Part University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that many overseas schools are run very differently than US schools and it is easier to meet local when you live in a local area, not on or near campus"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Four Breath Taking Seasons And Innumerable Heart Warming Memories Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was totally worth it! I learned about the resilience of the older generation, and how determined this small country is to become a world power. Students are pushed hard by their parents to be the best, so everything is competitive; from beauty and getting hired to speed walking and grabbing a seat on the subway. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review My First And Last Time In Korea Hanyang University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The best part was going to the neighboring countries. I went to Japan 3 times and China once. If I could do it again, I'd much rather go to Japan."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Great Jumping Off Point For Visiting Europe For The First Time. University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to be more self-sufficient, and how to interact with a variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures. It was certainly worthwhile. "

Middlebury College
Past Review An Experience To Always Remember! The University of Queensland: Brisbane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Living abroad taught me how to be more self-sufficient as I didn't have the opportunity to talk to my friends and family back home that much. It was awesome getting to learn about a new culture and meet people from all over the world."

The University of Texas at Austin