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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 5, 2026
Past Review Amazing University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned invaluable information about different cultures"

Cornell University
Past Review Morocco A Feast For The Senses Al Akhawayn University: Ifrane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Even though I felt very challenged at some times, it ended up being the best time of my life!"

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Past Review Super Santiago! Universidad De Santiago de Compostela: Santiago de Compostela - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was absolutely worthwhile. It was a highly motivating experience and I face life with a better attitude than I did before I left. I am more confident in my ability to speak Spanish and can't wait to travel again. "

Loras College
Past Review Amazing! Fudan University: Shanghai - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"will never forget this experience and never regret it. One of the best decisions of my life"

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Past Review Best Decision I've Made Universidad De Santiago de Compostela: Santiago de Compostela - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned more about other countries and cultures through my classes and through meeting people from all over the world. I also found more about myself, in how I relate to people to the world around me. It was definitely worthwhile."

Loras College
Past Review My Experiences Abroad Were Life Changing. Pembroke College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"It was definitely worthwhile. What I gained can be summed up in my Review Title."

University of California - Irvine
Past Review Mixed Bag Georg-August-Universität Göttingen: Göttingen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The inter/cultural component was great and that made any negative aspects tolerable."

Western Washington University
Past Review Wonderful. University of International Business & Economics / UIBE: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"really worthwhile, nor only transfer credit, but also meet so many nice people . "

Brandeis University
Past Review I Had A Thoroughly Fantastic Time At Sophia Sophia University: Tokyo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was extremely worthwhile. I gained a knowledge of an entire culture, many many friends, and a skill that I value a lot. To this day I keep in touch with 30+ people that I met there, and have plans to return to see them that I hold very dear. It was a fantastic experience, not for all, but definitely for me, and it was most li..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Adventurous Ben Gurion University of the Negev: Beer Sheba - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My Hebrew improved dramatically, I gained a newfound interest in global health, I gained insight on the perspective of Israelis my age, I saw parts of the country I otherwise never would have, and made some great international and American friends on the program. Worthwhile for sure."

Brandeis University
Past Review Yiss Was Great Yonsei University: Yonsei International Summer School

"Campus life in Korea. Yes"

Brandeis University
Past Review Truly An Experience Of A Lifetime! University of Glasgow: Glasgow - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"How to be independent and self-sufficient. How to interact with those who have different backgrounds than I do. "

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
Past Review Self Exploration University of the Arts London - Integrated Study Abroad

"i learned how to push myself and found out what my real interests are outside of class requirements. "

Cornell University
Past Review Taiwan: A Trip To Remember National Taiwan University: Taipei - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I have taken with me a broader understanding of the Taiwanese culture and language and it has inspired me to continue to make further attempts to deepen my knowledge. It was truly a worthwhile experience. "

Cornell University
Past Review Scottish Fog, Castles, And Battle Of The Accents! University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a new international perspective to my major and got to share mine with other people. I gained lots of life long friends and a permanent international network. It was awesome. I would definitely do it again and I am even looking into grad school at the same institution. "

Cornell University
Past Review Unexplainable Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"So worthwhile, I learned more than anyone could possibly learn by just studying China. Those two weeks were some of the best of my whole life. "

Ithaca College
Past Review Absolutely Loved It American College of Greece: Athens - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I can't even begin to describe how much I enjoyed learning everything from my experience in Greece. It was definitely worth every second."

University of North Florida
Past Review Time At Oxford University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"i took some interesting classes and met some interesting people. overall, it was worthwhile."

Cornell University
Past Review A Lot To Learn. Yonsei University: Yonsei International Summer School

"It was worth it because I've always wanted to attend school in my hometown for once. "

Brandeis University
Past Review A Great Time In Istanbul. Duke In Turkey Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained an appreciation for Turkey and Turkish culture and a desire to return. "

Middlebury College
Past Review The Belgian Life Vesalius College: Brussels - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about my own capabilities and abilities to overcome stressful situations. I would not trade my study abroad experience for anything. "

Austin College
Past Review Macerata The Hidden Italian Gem University of Macerata: Macerata - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned SO much! The classes which were great--Italian Art History [A NEED to take course...you're living where it all began!], Italian Music History, Cross cultural communication, and Italian language. We would learn about a particular fresco or gregorian chant in music on Tuesday, and then by friday we were on a field trip..."

Oakland University
Past Review London Is The Love Of My Life! Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"I learned so much, I don't think I could adequately explain it. It was by far the best experience of my life."

William Jewell College
Past Review Tough Transition; Rich, Fulfilling, Fun Experience After That Regent's Park College, University of Oxford - Visiting Student Program

"I can do philosophy independently and at a high level. I can make it through a huge amount of personal stress with help from others and making tough decisions for myself. Brits are delightful."

William Jewell College