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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 The Best Experience I Have Ever Encountered. Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I grew up in my eyes and met so many amazing people. It really opens up the world and makes you think about enjoying life a little more sometimes. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Learning Experience Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"It was worth every minute but I would have liked to live with people from a different school. It was difficult to meet people in the classroom because majority of people came with at least three friends and they all took classes together. I was lucky enough to have one friend that I perviously knew and we were able to travel tog..."

Illinois State University
Past Review Refreshing A Very Different Life Style From The One I Had In The U.S. University of Costa Rica: San Jose - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about myself, about family values and living in Costa Rica. I also learned a lot from a different academic system and teaching style."

Middlebury College
Past Review Everyone Must Study Abroad!! Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I grew up a lot and became a lot more independent. I was really homesick at first but once I got over that it was the best experience of my life."

Illinois State University
Past Review Once In A Lifetime Experience. Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I found myself through this experience. I learned how to be independent and completely self-sufficient. It was definitely worthwhile. I wish I could do it all over again. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Extraordinary Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"It was 100% worthwhile. Learned so much about myself in many different ways. Feel much more confident. "

Bentley University
Past Review A Life In Another World Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I really learned a lot about myself as well as another culture. It really opened my eyes and look at myself and the US completely differently. I have been given an amazing chance to live in place with so much history and culture."

Bentley University
Past Review Well Worth It Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"Life experiences in a different culture"

SUNY - College of Technology at Alfred (Alfred State University)
Past Review The Best Experience Of My Life! Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"The Italian culture was a great experience to be involved in. It was worthwhile, and I will for sure be returning to Sorrento in the future "

SUNY - College of Technology at Alfred (Alfred State University)
Past Review Never Thought I Could Love A City So Much...Edinburgh Is My New Home! University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Life-changing; became more independent, budget-conscious, adventurous, and risk-taking. Learned to branch out socially and navigate a more adult social climate. "

Fairfield University
Past Review Once You Go Oz, You'll Definitely Go Back. Bond University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much about myself and about the world. I gained a new perspective on life and living. I made some awesome friends who I'll be keeping in touch with. I learned that it's okay to just pick up and leave for 4 months and that nothing changes when you get back!"

Bentley University
Past Review A Great Environment For First Time Study Abraod Students! Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"Experience different cultures allows you to put a perspective on your own."

SUNY - College of Technology at Alfred (Alfred State University)
Past Review Incredible Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I grew as a person, learned about the spanish culture, learned spanish, learned better time management, how to deal with airlines"

Bentley University
Past Review A Great Experience And I Learned A Lot About Myself. Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I loved learning the culture and a lot about myself. It is definitely worth the time if you love to be adventurous and want to learn about the world. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life! American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"I gained a lot of self confidence and independence over my time in Ireland. I learned so much while I was here, both in the classroom and out of the classroom. I made so many new friends that I will be sad to leave behind, but I have a feeling this won't be the last Ireland will see of me! Definitely a worthwhile trip, and I r..."

Utica College of Syracuse University
Past Review Amazing Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"A major amount of knowledge in a different culture regarding lifestyle and traditions. The entire experience all around was well worth the money and distance away from home."

SUNY - College of Technology at Alfred (Alfred State University)
Past Review Eye Opening And Incredible Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I learned the world is very different from home, definitely worth while."

SUNY - College of Technology at Alfred (Alfred State University)
Past Review Great Experience. Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"The experience was worth while. I learned about entire different cultures in my time abroad."

SUNY - College of Technology at Alfred (Alfred State University)
Past Review Good Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"It was worthwhile"

Plymouth State University
Past Review Know What To Expect Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"do your homework before you do anything"

Plymouth State University
Past Review Life Changing "Everything I Never Expected" Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"i gained a lot of cultural knowledge. It was a eye opening experience that has defeninatly changed my life for the better"

SUNY - College of Technology at Alfred (Alfred State University)
Past Review Sorrento Is An Amazing Place And I Recommend It To Anyone! Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I learned a lot about the Italian culture and how people live other than in America. I believe the experience was definitely worthwhile."

Southern Connecticut State University
Past Review A Different But Enriching Fun Learning Experience Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"Friends and more culturally rounded as a person travel experience Defiantly worth it "

SUNY - College of Technology at Alfred (Alfred State University)
Past Review Expensive,But Really Cool Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"how europeans see americans. learn not just the italian, but the itlain culture. how green or energy efficient europeans are vs americans. i would say more things, but maybe i will not finish by today. "

SUNY - College of Technology at Alfred (Alfred State University)