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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 My Experience At Yonsei Summer School Was Very Nice. Yonsei University: Yonsei International Summer School

"it was worthwhile. I had made chances to meets friends from all over the world and it was nice to share stories with them. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Florence, Italy: Study Abroad Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I gained a cultural understanding of Italy. It was worthwhile "

Illinois State University
Past Review Eastern World Adventures Payap University: Chiang Mai - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I have grown as a person and learned so much, especially patience. It's hard to describe everything that I've learned, but it was the most worthwhile thing I've done so far in my life. "

Drake University
Past Review Discovering Happiness Within The Unknown Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I learned how easy it is to travel and how happy traveling makes me. I also learned who I like to travel with and became much more confident figuring things out on my own. Finally, I learned a lot about so many different cultures."

Illinois State University
Past Review Fun And Eye Opening University of Sunderland: Sunderland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"yes it was worthwhile, gained a lot of independence, confidence and great friends! "

Illinois State University
Past Review Let's Go Again! Kwansei Gakuin University: Nishinomiya - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, it was worthwhile. I gained a much better understanding of Japan and its people."

University of the Pacific
Past Review European Adventures Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"Being independent isn't scary as much as it is exciting!"

Illinois State University
Past Review Leicester: Not Quite London University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"IT WAS THE MOST AMAZING EVENT IN THE HISTORY OF MY LIFE !!!! "

Illinois State University
Past Review Roma: The Eternal City The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, coming to Rome changed my life! In fact, I will remain in Rome working at a non-governmental organization for another year. This studying abroad experience has changed my life! "

The American University of Rome
Past Review France: You Get What You Make Of It Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about French culture and I improved my confidence with using French."

St. Mary's College of Maryland
Past Review A Plethora Of Adventure Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"It was the best semester of my life"

Illinois State University
Past Review Canterbury Christ Chruch A Vacation Not An Education Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"What I took from the experience was that England and the US are extremely similar and that they worry and struggle with the same things we do."

Illinois State University
Past Review Rome: The Best Experience Of My Life! Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"It definitely opened my eyes to another culture and taught me to appreciate a lot of things I have in my life and the opportunities I have been given in my life. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Perugia, Italy: Where Friends For Life Are Made Umbra Institute: Perugia - Direct Enrollment in Semester, Summer or Academic Year Programs

"I gained so much from my study abroad experience. Qualities that I improved greatly were time and money management. I rated my study abroad experience with 5 stars because I wasn't ready to leave. You will form life lasting relationships while studying in Perugia and these people will impact how you view everything. You will..."

Lebanon Valley College
Past Review Rewarding Experience In Hong Kong University of Hong Kong / HKU: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"All in all, my experiences were amazing in Hong Kong because I fulfilled and surpassed my academic, personal and professional goals. Academically, I was most definitely challenged by the coursework. It was a unique experience because they were all classes I would not have found at my home university. The classes not only broaden..."

Villanova University
Past Review Perugia: Tiny But Beautiful Umbra Institute: Perugia - Direct Enrollment in Semester, Summer or Academic Year Programs

"YES. I would never have this opportunity if it wasn't for a study abroad program. I wound't have the time, or funds (thanks mom and dad) if I didn't go when I did. I traveled to 4 other countries, saw a lot of Italy and learned that I am capable of so many things I didn't even know I could do. For example I got myself from Perug..."

Saint Bonaventure University
Past Review Florence: Great Semester Abroad Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I learned a lot about other cultures, other lands and different ways of life. I enjoyed every single one of the trips I took and every day I spent in Florence."

Illinois State University
Past Review Ies Abroad Beijing Is The Best! Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Oh yes. It was a maturing experience. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review "Florence: Experience Of A Lifetime" Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"YES!!! I gained confidence and learned a lot about traveling, Europe, and culture. I will definitely travel more in the future. I am going to look into going to teach English in Africa soon."

Illinois State University
Past Review Study Abroad In London SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was helpful for me to live abroad for a time so that I can have an awareness of cultural and continental differences. I felt it was important to study abroad so that my education would be well-rounded."

Wellesley College
Past Review Soas Fun! SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"ABSOLUTELY. My study abroad experience helped me to understand more accurately the western world and perceptions of America and Americans abroad."

Wellesley College
Past Review Rome: Worth The Hassle The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Being in Italy was excellent, but this was not my ideal program. My home university and host university both put me through a lot of nonsense. Being in Rome was very important to me (especially since I am studying the Renaissance), and luckily I am independent enough that I was able to accomplish most of what I set out to do d..."

University of Maryland - College Park
Past Review Rome: Living, Learning, And Adapting The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about my own abilities to adapt to a culture that moves at a different speed than the United States. I loved the lively urban environment of Rome, and look forward to spending time in other cosmopolitan metropolises."

University of Maryland - College Park
Past Review Studying Abroad In Ireland Was Craic! University of Limerick: Limerick - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Best experience of my life."

Illinois State University