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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 Oita: The Most Precious Experience Of My Life Oita University: Oita - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"School, friends, clubs, local food, interaction with other international students...I enjoyed all."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Istanbul Is Where East And West Meet Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I have been to Turkey before, so this trip was not my first. But i would say that for the people that i have met throughout the length of the program, it was a very enlightening and beneficial experience. They got to see eastern people and eastern traditions firsthand, and i think that this experience definetly does raise a pers..."

Cleveland State University
Past Review University Of Wurzburg Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg: Wurzburg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, it was great having everything in German. I can now speak and understand better."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Australia: Helped Me Appreciate Life And Its Beauty University of Melbourne: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"enjoyed a different political environment and the people as well as the adventures "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Australia: Time Of My Life! The University of Queensland: Brisbane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was amazing. I would go back in a heartbeat. I hope to go back to Australia one day to study again I loved it THAT much!"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Granite City: Aberdeen Scotland University of Aberdeen: Aberdeen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"For me, I think the issue was that I didn't get involved enough right from the beginning, so I missed my opportunity to become involved. Also, I wish I had gone to a bigger city. Aberdeen was nice, but I think I would have had more fun in Edinburgh or London. "

DePauw University
Past Review Uppsala University Abroad Uppsala University: Uppsala - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Living in Sweden was a great experience, but I wish classes were more organized. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Immersion In Japan: Difficult, Frustrating, But Rewarding Japan Women's University: Tokyo & Kawasaki City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My Japanese ability improved, and I took the opportunity to travel and take up photography. However, I definitely missed the challenging and interesting classes back at Wellesley."

Wellesley College
Past Review Vienna: A Nice Place To Relax And Enjoy Art And Music, Always With A Nice Cup Of Coffee University of Vienna: Vienna - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Absolutely! One thing I realized is that in many ways I fit in in Europe better than in the US, from a cultural and ideological perspective. I am now looking for ways to perhaps lead my future path towards ending up working and or living somewhere in Europe. "

Wellesley College
Past Review University Of Queensland, Australia: The Perfect Mix Of Adversity And Pleasure The University of Queensland: Brisbane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The number one thing I learned from my experience is to appreciate what I already have. I noticed the little things I took for granted back home. I gave my experience a five star rating because I got to step outside of my normal routine in life and see what it is like to basically get a completely new start. I meet tons of a..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Uk Study Abroad University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I learned a lot academically, but socially and culturally did not find it to be very fulfilling."

Barnard College
Past Review Dublin More Than A Place To Find Beer And Shamrocks! Tassep Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My study abroad experience was one of the best and most influential times of my life. Before this, I had barely ever been further than 3 hours and a phone call away from my family, and I always thought they were more equipped to handle my life than I was. Being abroad allowed me the chance to take control of my life and helped m..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Israel: Exploring A Misunderstood Country University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School

"It was worthwhile. I got to practice my Hebrew and it made my future plans more clear--it definitely made me sure that I want to move to Israel after graduation."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Canuck Pride! University of British Columbia: Canada - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about life experiences: international life, keeping up with a bigger city, getting out and experiencing a million things at once. I understand things that I would have missed out on if I decided to go through my four years of college back home. This year abroad has given me so much more than I expected and I have..."

University of British Columbia
Past Review Aix En Provence; One Of The Best And Most Memorable Experience Of My Life Institute for American Universities (IAU): The School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Aix-en-Provence, France

"I made fantastic long-term friends during my time abroad, I learned a lot about cultural differences between America and France and Europe in general. In addition, I fell in love with the language and culture of France. It has motivated me to continue learning the language and I will try to go back as soon as possible!"

Truman State University
Past Review Studying In China Is A Must Sichuan University: Chengdu - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I enjoyed myself, but the program was quite disappointing, we were often told one thing and then something totally different would happen."

St. Cloud State University
Past Review Edinburgh: The Best Study Abroad Experience I Could Have Hoped For! University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience was absolutely worthwhile. I made some life-long friends, fell in love with a new city, traveled to places I never thought I would, opened my eyes to the world, and made me realize things about myself that I had no idea were there."

Wellesley College
Past Review Germany: A Playground To Make Memories Paderborn University: Paderborn - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I loved my time abroad. It was an awesome adventure and I met some really great people. I would have probably liked it in a bigger city however. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Guanajuato Was Amazing. The City Is Steeped In History And A Wonderful Cultural Place To See. Universidad de Guanajuato: Guanajuato - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The Isa was great! The faculty and the host family were all approachable and supportive. I would recommend this University to everyone."

Cleveland State University
Past Review España: When In Salamanca ... University of Salamanca: Salamanca - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience was worthwhile because I learned to think from a different perspective as well as practiced my communication skills in the native language. "

Kansas State University
Past Review Australia: Its Not Goodbye, Its See You Later The University of Queensland: Brisbane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It changed my career path and has made me much more confident in myself to adapt. "

Presbyterian College
Past Review Florence: The Experience Of A Lifetime Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"Yes. i learned so much about myself that i did not expect. I learned about a completely different culture and every experience i had in florence i can apply to my lifestyle here back at home. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Grenoble, France, I Miss You Already! Université Grenoble Alpes - CUEF - University Center for French Studies

"I learned alot and I want to continue traveling abroad."

Illinois State University