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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 Soas London Study Abroad Experience SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My study abroad experience was worthwhile, because being on my own taught me how to be more independent and rely on myself. It also broadened my horizons because I traveled to places I had never been to before. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Perusing Paris For Life: How To Find Everything That's In Front Of You Paris Business College: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to better talk with people on a human level regardless of personal differences. I learned how to abandon fear when appropriate and venture into new places and situations. Even though some aspects of my experience received only a few stars in my ratings, the overall experience got 5 stars because I was able to learn..."

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Past Review Australia: An Alternate Universe Version Of America James Cook University - Townsville: Townsville - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I enjoyed the cultural experience more than the academic experience, but it was a lot of fun and I feel like I learned a lot from all of it."

St. Mary's College of Maryland
Past Review Regents College London Was The Best Experience Of My Life! Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained educational and several life experiences. I also made many great friendships that I carried back home. "

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Past Review The Best Time Of My Life In South Korea! Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot from the host institution students because their hard work and well-shaped studying ethnics impressed me. Also, there were many positive lessons to be learned from the Korean culture such as truly caring for your neighbors. I cannot describe in words how grateful I am to have this opportunity to study abroad in K..."

University of California - Riverside
Past Review Tel Aviv: Culture, Nightlife, Beaches, What Else Is There? Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

"I also was exposed to a lot of the media coverage Israel was receiving in the states but, living here myself for the six months made me realize how cultured and incredible the country is. The pride the citizens hold for their own country is remarkable and how modern Tel Aviv has become, no one would believe me. I came back a str..."

University of Rhode Island
Past Review Australia: One Of The Best Decision On My Life James Cook University - Townsville: Townsville - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying abroad helped me become more responsible and Mature"

St. Mary's College of Maryland
Past Review The Experience Is What You Make It University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, but if I were to do it again, I would choose a place the compatible with my learning style, which I do not believe the University of Leicester was. I think learning about a similar, but difference culture was nice. I did change my future plans, academically speaking, but that was a long time coming. Leicester was just the c..."

Illinois State University
Past Review The Experience Is What You Make It University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, but if I were to do it again, I would choose a place the compatible with my learning style, which I do not believe the University of Leicester was. I think learning about a similar, but difference culture was nice. I did change my future plans, academically speaking, but that was a long time coming. Leicester was just the c..."

Illinois State University
Past Review Rhul Royal Holloway, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying abroad was an amazing experience. I made many wonderful friends and gained a new perspective on the world and myself."

Providence College
Past Review Tre Mesi: My 3 Months In Florence, Italy Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I gained an appreciation for the cultures outside of the U.S., an urge to experience more through travelling and the value of different perspectives that come with such experiences. "

SUNY Purchase
Past Review New Zealand: Leave All Your Worries Behind Victoria University of Wellington: Wellington - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"While it set me back at least a semester, I wouldn't trade my experience for anything. It was by far the most fulfilling time of my life, and I am so much more aware of the person I want to be after traveling so independently for so long. People who think they don't have enough time to study abroad are severely mistaken. We're o..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review University Of Edinburgh: Exploring European Cities University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My study abroad experience was amazing. I got to meet tons of people from all over the world. I also had the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Edinburgh. My favorite part about studying at University of Edinburgh is that I had free weekends to travel all around Europe. "

Wellesley College
Past Review When In England, Do As The English! Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I absolutely know my experience was worthwhile. I might have been poor for the last month I was there, but it was all worth it. I have come to understand and see that The United States is perceived in many ways. To some extent, I feel as though we are a little too involved in our own domestic issues to really notice what else i..."

Illinois State University
Past Review My Good Life Time Experience In Taiwan National Chengchi University (NCCU): New Taipei City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was very fun, and you can meet many students from entire world. It's not only learning about Taiwan, you can also learn people from other world. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Canterbury Tales! Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"A bigger and better understanding of culture outside the USA."

Illinois State University
Past Review Sciences Po Paris: Meh :/ Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Honestly haven't not improved my French and spent more money than I'd like to for a lesser educational experience I wouldn't do it again. Sure I learned cultural things but frankly, what good does that do me? Paris is cool and all until you have to literally pay for it everyday. The school and city are both wildly overrated in m..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review My Passport Says Usa, My Heart Says Germany! Paderborn University: Paderborn - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying in Paderborn was eye-opening for me. I had never lived away from home before. I learned a lot about myself and what it takes for me to succeed in both the academic and social arenas. My worldview was pretty narrow before I left, and my time in Paderborn broadened it so much. I now feel that I fit there much better than ..."

Illinois State University
Past Review England Is Great Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, I learned a lot about myself and about America, surprisingly. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Italy Stole My Heart Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"It is extremely eye opening and you learn about yourself and what your goals for the future are. I met great people, not only from the program but through all my travels! "

Illinois State University