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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 Madrid, Spain Gave Me A Chance To Discover A New Me, Learn Lots And Have A Blast At The Same Time. Tandem Madrid: Madrid - University Spanish Program

"My experience was greatly worthwhile. Due to stress caused from my visa it definitely took some of the pleasure and value out of it. I am much more culturally tolerant and people wise than I was before I did this program. I am very fluent in the language and can live by myself in the country with few problems accompanying me...."

Clark University
Past Review Studying In Lima, Peru Has Made Me Much More Competitive As A Future Business Leader Pontifical Catholic University of Peru / PUCP: Lima - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about developing economies, and future opportunities in Peru."

Pepperdine University
Past Review Amazing Pamplona! Universidad Pública de Navarra: Pamplona - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I completely fell in love with northern Spain, which was nothing like I had expected. My Spanish and understanding of Spanish culture improved a lot, and, although I didn't think it possible, the whole experience made me want to travel, eat, and experience the world even more than before! (I am hoping to become a travel journali..."

University of Missouri - Columbia
Past Review Hong Kong: An Experience To Remember Chinese University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes! I was able to travel and experience a different culture doing the similar everyday life I would be in my home country. I want to travel more and perhaps I might apply to graduate school abroad. I am also considering, after my academics, I might want to live and work abroad. "

University of California - Merced
Past Review Chile: Si Po'! University of Concepción: Concepcion - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I think learning how to function in such a different culture was very beneficial. When I first got there, I was annoyed that they weren't punctual, but I learned that they are just more relaxed about time, and loosened up."

St. Cloud State University
Past Review Awes Om E Universidad Rey Juan Carlos: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"bring money"

University of the Pacific
Past Review Stirling: Rainbows And Friends University of Stirling: Scotland - International Summer School

"It definitely worked on my patience. The educational system is the only reason for it being 4 instead of 5 stars. It just didn't fit me as well as my home university does and tried my patience. I learned so much about the rest of Europe by living with people from all over. They don't hate us as much as we are led to believe :) I..."

University of Northern Iowa
Past Review Belize: Likely For You If Mayan Ruins And A Barrier Reef Sound Like Your Sort Place. Galen University: San Ignacio - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Study abroad has not changed my academic interests or future plans, but it has opened my eyes to the realities developing countries struggle with. I learned how to better appreciate the social and political climates people live within."

New Mexico State University
Past Review Guangzhou Is The Craziest Place In The World Sun Yat-Sen University: Guangzhou - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that you can't rely on an institution. Go your own way."

Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management
Past Review My Experience Studying In France L'Universite Catholique de l'Ouest / Catholic University of the West: Angers - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about the culture and lifestyle. I plan to return to France to visit more of the country. "

Truman State University
Past Review Royal Holloway: Bloody Brilliant. Royal Holloway, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Without hesitation it was definitely worth it. I learned a lot about all the areas mentioned in the survey, but in particular about myself as a person. I met a lot of tremendous people and gained a bigger sense of confidence and self awareness. I cannot recommend studying abroad, in any country, enough. "

Providence College
Past Review "The Perugia Experience" Umbra Institute: Perugia - Direct Enrollment in Semester, Summer or Academic Year Programs

"I am able to handle stressful situations better and feel so much more independent. "

Presbyterian College
Past Review Leeds, Uk: An Amazing Time Abroad Leeds Beckett University: Leeds - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much about people from all over the world. I plan on trying to find a job overseas when I graduate in May!"

Towson University
Past Review Viva Chile!!! University of Concepción: Concepcion - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I would do it again in a heartbeat."

St. Cloud State University
Past Review Ireland: Where A Pint Solves Everything:) Greatest Time Of My Life. Maynooth University: Maynooth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I just feel so much more cultured, i realized there is life beyond the trinity bubble, and I definitely want to take at least one semester off after school to travel and see the world! "

Trinity University
Past Review Ireland: Where A Pint Solves Everything:) Greatest Time Of My Life. Maynooth University: Maynooth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I just feel so much more cultured, i realized there is life beyond the trinity bubble, and I definitely want to take at least one semester off after school to travel and see the world! "

Trinity University
Past Review Studying In Bs As Was The Best European Experience In A Latin American Country! University of Palermo: Buenos Aires - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. I dramatically improved in my Spanish. I became more conscious of the world and different cultures in Latin America. I am majoring in International Relations with a minor in Latin American Studies and this study abroad experience has been more than perfect for me to help me in my academic and future plans. "

Towson University
Past Review Studying Abroad In Rome Was My Dream Coming True The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Is this even a serious question? Of course it was!"

Towson University
Past Review Florentine Lifestyle Changed My Outlook On Day To Day Life Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"Absolutely. It was hard at times but it was extremely rewarding and I saw so many things abroad. It very surreal."

SUNY Purchase
Past Review Firenze: La Bella Vita Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"So far, best experience of my life. I would have never had the chance to travel as much as I did if I didn't go abroad. "

SUNY Purchase
Past Review Getting To Know Costa Rica Universidad Veritas: San José - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile. I love the culture"

University of Northern Iowa
Past Review Getting To Know Costa Rica Universidad Veritas: San José - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile. I love the culture"

University of Northern Iowa