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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
05/12/2023 Ireland Exchange Experience University of Galway: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about archaeology, about travel, about my relationships with people there and at home, and about cooking and budgeting food for myself. I think it was worthwhile."

Berea College
05/11/2023 Great Enriching Experience Abroad! St Peter's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I gained so much in terms of living alone, and taking a big step by myself. I grew so much in terms of independence and taking risks. I definitely think it was worthwhile - if I could go back, I'd do the same thing again!"

Wellesley College
05/11/2023 Should Come If You Are From A Lac/Or Smaller School National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"skills, friendships, and personal confidence. very eye-opening and met a lot of friends"

Brandeis University
05/10/2023 Growing And Learning In The Most Beautiful City Ever Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I learned so much about new cultures and the world. I also feel like I learned so much about myself and grew. Yes, very worthwhile."

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
05/10/2023 Best Time Of My Life!! Aquincum Institute of Technology / AIT - Budapest: - Creativity in Computer Science & Software Engineering

"It has been months since I finished the program but I couldn’t stop thinking about it, so I think I should leave a review here for future students. It was definitely the best and most memorable time during my college life and I highly recommend any CS students to choose this program. Budapest is a beautiful city. It is in th..."

Aquincum Institute of Technology
05/08/2023 A Fun And Lively Experience For Academically Minded Students. Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained an even stronger sense of independence and learned how/when to advocate for myself in a larger university environment. "

Wellesley College
05/03/2023 Rome Is Great For A Weekend, But Sorrento Is Home Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"international experience and internship skills travel and adaptability cultural differences and visibility of differences "

Ramapo College
05/02/2023 Life Changing Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"changed my life. put yourself out there! the friends you make abroad are the best ones."

Saint Louis University
05/02/2023 Sant' Anna Study Abroad Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"It was worthwhile"

Rochester Institute of Technology
05/02/2023 Do It! Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I grew a lot while being abroad. I gained a lot more independence. I will never regret this decision "

Winona State University
04/27/2023 Iceland: A Beautiful Country With An Amazing History University of Akureyri - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile. The classes were interesting and filled with new perspectives and events. The country itself is beautiful and easy to explore. "

Wellesley College
04/18/2023 Do It!!!!! University of Cambridge: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"learned crazy time management and self regulation skills that I'd otherwise not have the opportunity to learn in the US system."

Wellesley College
04/03/2023 Europe Fun! University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I liked the more independent lifestyle"

Wellesley College
03/23/2023 A Fun And Memorable Experience! American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned quite a lot about French culture and I feel like I gained more perspective. It was definitely worthwhile."

Wellesley College
03/18/2023 Unprofessional Communication Nanzan University: Nagoya - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"NOTHING. Because due to a technical error I was not able to apply and Nanzan University refused to even consider my request to apply. "

Springfield College
03/06/2023 An Invaluable Experience That Taught Me So Much About Myself! University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself and who I am. You have to dig deep when you are thrown into a completely foreign environment for an extended period of time."

Middlebury College
02/17/2023 Xxx Erasmus University Rotterdam / EUR: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

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Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
02/15/2023 A Great Experience! University of Cambridge: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was a unique learning experience. Great students and faculty. "

Wellesley College
02/14/2023 My Incredible Experience In Uruguay Universidad ORT Uruguay: Montevideo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to live on my own in a city in a different country/continent/hemisphere, where the language spoken was not my first language, and I made friends from all around the world while becoming ingrained in the local culture. It was everything I could have asked for."

Middlebury College
02/13/2023 An Eye Opening Experience! Sciences Po Bordeaux: Free Mover Program

"I gained a lot of critical thinking skills, good friends. I became more open-minded and flexible, and I advanced greatly in language skills."

Middlebury College
02/10/2023 To Boldly Go Where No Family Of Mine Has Ever Gone Before University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a deeper understanding of how fortunate I was to have been given to opportunity to go abroad. I gained new experiences of a brand new continent, people, and culture, where I able to share with my entire family back home, who vicariously lived through me. As a first generation student, this is an experience I will keep f..."

Wellesley College
02/09/2023 Edinburgh: The Sun Sets Too Early But The City Is Wonderful! University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I had a great time at the University of Edinburgh! I learned a lot about the history and culture of Scotland, I made friends from around the world, and I got better at managing my own life (meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, keeping up with dishes, etc)."

Wellesley College
02/07/2023 Best Time I Ever Spent In My Life I Wish I Stayed Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"I learned a lot about how beautiful Arab/Egyptian culture is; people are very kind and open to helping you. It was very worthwhile."

Wellesley College
02/07/2023 Charming & A Period Of Self Discovery University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that there is always opportunity to explore on my own. "

Middlebury College
02/07/2023 Best Degree For Middle East Studies Students, Regardless Of Origin Country American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This program was perfect. I learned more than I can express and the university has an incredible history."

American University of Beirut