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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 Nothing Was The Same University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I can't spell out what I gained and learned from this experience. I feel speechless when I think about what my year at Oxford did for me as a student and as a young woman. I know that I haven't gained a full understanding of what that year did for me. But I do know that I have never felt happier, more curious, more intellectu..."

Wellesley College
Past Review When You Tire Of London, You Tire Of Life. University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned what it is like to live by yourself for 9 months and how to figure out a city you've never lived in before. I learned about photography and different photographic processes. I learned about the histories of different art forms and about the contemporary fine art world. I learned about myself and pushed myself in ways t..."

Wellesley College
Past Review A Wonderful Year University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I feel that at Oxford I honed my academic skills. I can now absorb and process information and produce work with an efficiency I never thought possible. Additionally I had an amazing social and cultural experience. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Wonderful Experience London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I met a lot of new friends from all different backgrounds, and learned a lot from all of them. "

Wellesley College
Past Review An International, Once In A Lifetime Experience. Konkuk University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about the similarities and differences between a Westernized Asian country. Many things about Korea were the same in the United States, however, a GREAT deal were different as well. The program opened my eyes to Korean culture and what it's like to live in an Asian country. "

Illinois State University
Past Review There's No Place Like Rome! The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"YES! Studying abroad helped me become more independent and accepting of other cultures; more about the abroad experience than the classes themselves "

University of Maryland - College Park
Past Review Incredible Opportunity, Very Enjoyable UC3M / Universidad Carlos III de Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My spanish skills improved a lot, I learned a little about business and history, I travelled and met a lot of interesting people, it was absolutely worthwhile."

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review Do It! Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I learned a bit about wine and architecture, and had some fun in between... It was very worthwhile"

Bentley University
Past Review The Best Experience Of My Life!!! Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"Yes, i want to go back next summer"

Bentley University
Past Review Life Changing Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained an experience I will never forget. And even though I think my language skills didn't improve that much I would still live it over again because it was just that fantastic."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot more Chinese and had a deep look into Chinese culture. I learned a lot about the people and Chinese society in general. It was definitely worthwhile. Everyone I was with enjoyed the program, although some had difficulty with the classes."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Amazing!! Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I learned independence and the importance of understanding other cultures. Extremely worthwhile!"

Clemson University
Past Review An Exciting And Unforgettable Semester UCSC Chile: Concepcion - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I spend an exciting semester in Concepción and I don' t want to miss it. Awesome people became friends so fast, I experienced a new culture and were overtaken by the commitment of the professors. To sum up, I learned a lot in university as well as for my personal deployment. "

Past Review Lisboa Life University Institute of Lisbon / ISCTE-IUL: Lisbon - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experience was so worth while! I learned so much about the Portuguese language, culture, history, and lifestyle. I gained friends all over the world who I still keep in contact with every day, every week, or every month! I learned about my own culture, language, history, and lifestyle from a 3rd person point of view! I was ..."

Loras College
Past Review The Best Summer Of My Life! University of Stirling: Scotland - International Summer School

"This trip was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and what I can do when on my own. I also gained some amazing friends and I benefited educationally. The classes were good and interesting but I still had plenty of time to explore Scotland. "

University of Northern Iowa
Past Review The Best Of My Life Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC): Milan - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Of course I would do it all over again"

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC)
Past Review Very Frustrating, But Enriching Paul Valery University, Montpellier III: Montpellier - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about independence, confidence, and how to travel. My study abroad experience was definitely a life changing experience, personally. Academically, I'm not so sure. I struggled with the language. "

Presbyterian College
Past Review Surprising! Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Going abroad, most of all, allowed me to explore not only the Spanish culture, but other European cultures as well. In the program there were many students from Europe, and it was interesting to be able to share different perspectives and experiences with them. By being abroad I also had the opportunity to improve my Spanish ski..."

Bentley University
Past Review A Summer To Never Forget University of Melbourne: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Cultural and corporate maturity and knowledge, long lasting and close friendships, and great adventures and experiences."

Trinity University
Past Review A Life Changing Journey Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I learned that in order to you gain a full experience, you must take risks. Going on this trip was a big risk for me and I definitely think it was worthwhile. I stepped way out of my comfort zone and loved absolutely every second of it. I would give anything to go back!"

Bentley University
Past Review Being Abroad Is Great, Sci Po Is Alright. Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Absolutely worthwhile. Travelling for 3 months at the end of my studies was the best decision I made. Everyone should study abroad, although not necessarily through SciPo."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Loved Scotland, But St. Andrews Was A Little Disappointing University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Overall, being abroad was a wonderful experience and allowed me to experience so many things that I would not have otherwise had the opportunity to. Scotland is a wonderful country and I really enjoyed my time there, as well as all the St. Andrews students that I met and became friends with during my time abroad. Given the choic..."

Middlebury College
Past Review Best Time Of My Life Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC): Milan - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"To be more independent and open-minded. To see how uncomplicated and easy people can be and how easy it can be to find new friends from all over the world."

Past Review The Fastest Summer Ever Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This was 100% worth my time. Learning Chinese is not something you can simply do in the confines of your University Campus, I suggest go abroad."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review I'm In Love With Sorrento Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"Overall, it was an amazing experience. Sorrento was one of the most welcoming and interesting places I've ever been to, and I will definitely be back. The school was always helpful and the administration was super nice. I never felt as though I was scared to ask for help and they made sure to reach out to us. My class and intern..."

Tufts University