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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 Jordan Is A Life Changing Experience! University of Jordan: Amman - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This program was 100% worthwhile. I would love to do it again. I gained the knowledge of experiencing another culture firsthand. I got to meet so many insightful people that have truly mind changing thoughts. I got to see firsthand the refugees from Syria that fled to Jordan. This program will stick with me and many of my decisi..."

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott campus
Past Review The Most Amazing Thing I Have Ever Done. University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained cultural experience and new friends. It was worth every penny"

University of Northern Iowa
Past Review Best Semester Ever. The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I felt truly immersed in the European culture for the several months over there and loved every minute of it. There is no experience that can compare. "

University of Miami
Past Review Good As An International Experience, But Not Without Stress Or Setbacks Sophia University: Tokyo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"International experience, with both Japanese and from students from around the world."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Great Experience! Achill Archaeological Field School: Co. Mayo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"An introductory education in archaeology, a chance to travel independently. It was definitely worth while"

Trinity University
Past Review Hong Kong Summer Lingnan University: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I found it easy to immerse myself in the culture. "

Trinity University
Past Review Best Semester Ever. University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I fell in love with London. The experience helped me to really solidify my future plan."

Wellesley College
Past Review The Best Year Of My Life In Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was absolutely worthwhile. I have gained only wonderful things from this program. My friends and family have noticed—I am a more confident, self-assured person. I've always been adventurous and loved to travel, but never able to visit another country, and my year abroad was everything I hoped it would be. My priorities and go..."

Wellesley College
Past Review A Great Summer I Will Never Forget. Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM): Queretaro - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot while studying abroad. I enhanced my knowledge of Mexico and the Spanish language.I met a lot of people that I would have never met without going on this program. I would definitely go back and do it again if I had the chance. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Best Decision I Ever Made Royal Holloway, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to live on my own and not be afraid to explore unfamiliar territory (literally and figuratively). This was absolutely a worthwhile experience!"

Providence College
Past Review This Changed My Life! Sichuan University: Chengdu - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained SO MUCH self confidence, a better view of what the 'real world' is actually like, and a lot of gratitude for my own country. Also, I sharpened my street smart skills and got comfortable with navigating unfamiliar places. I fell even more in love with the culture than I already was and learned things you just can't compr..."

Central Washington University
Past Review The Boys That Burnt Barcelona.. Literally Universidad de Pompeu Fabra (UPF): Barcelona - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Practical knowledge of the world, people, culture, finance. From speaking to international students i learned a lot about other people's perspectives on the US. It was worth it. "

Bentley University
Past Review Once In A Lifetime Chance Anatolia American University: Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about myself, my heritage, my capabilities, and had a great adventure. I loved the people on the trip and wouldn't trade it for anything"

Loyola University Chicago
Past Review An Amazing Experience I Wish I Could Do Again! Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to live on my own in a city, and work with a budget. I became more self-sufficient, and learned to balance my work and commute. It was absolutely worthwhile."

Wellesley College
Past Review Different But Worthy Academic Experience With A Great Lifestyle! London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"study individually and study from others, manage time, work under pressure, very worthy!"

Middlebury College
Past Review Expensive But Worthwhile Experience London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"If you're doing a whole year abroad, it might be helpful to visit the school(s) just as how high school students would visit colleges. London was a great city and a great experience, but I felt the particular institution wasn't necessarily the right fit. And fit is one of the most important factors - and that comes in two compon..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Amazing Royal Holloway, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile, and I was able to expend my horizon both personally and academically."

Brandeis University
Past Review Challenging Lincoln College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"The academics were fantastic, but I do not like England and would not return."

Middlebury College
Past Review Academic Culture Shock, But A Wonderful Living Experience University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that Scottish culture is not as different from American culture as I had expected, but that the way that we learn and the expectations of independence are. Yes, it was worthwhile."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Glance At Local Life In Qingdao Qingdao University: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It is very interesting to be in a new environment (and totally different). It definitely worth it. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Fun And Full Of Social Interactions University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studied abroad my entire junior year. Being one of the best universities in the UK, St Andrews not only contributed to my academic development but also gave me a relevant experience in communication with a broad range of individuals from different cultural backgrounds."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Whole Semester Can't Be Summed Up In One Line. University of Aberdeen: Aberdeen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Perspective. I definitely gained perspective more than anything else. Coming back to Middlebury I was excited about my education for the first time since my freshman semester and I was well rested enough to step back and prioritize the things that I need and/or want to do. I can't say that I had any particularly world shattering..."

Middlebury College