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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 Challenges Of Stirling University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I was forced to open up far more when living somewhere totally on my own. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Trinity College Dublin: Cultural Immersion And Academic Travails Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I know that it is cliched to say it, but I honestly felt that I gained more confidence by going abroad. I was definitely outside of my comfort zone and grew from it - I ended up traveling to Peru later (and I don't speak any Spanish). Staying in Dublin has definitely made me want to travel more. "

Ithaca College
Past Review Paderborner Paderborn University: Paderborn - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Honestly it was the time of my life.. met amazing people and saw things I may never be able to see again. "

Illinois State University
Past Review La Vita E` Bella In Italia Lorenzo de’ Medici – Tuscania

"i honestly cannot describe it. it was simply amazing"

Illinois State University
Past Review Home Sweet York: An Experience That Calls Me Back York St. John University: York - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained further independence and self-confidence through my time abroad, as well as more appreciation for the simple things in life, like food and friendship. I also came to care more about world events, since I now know people in more places. I became more myself through this experience."

Hope College
Past Review It Was An Honour To Study At Trinity College. I Will Carry This Experience Proudly. Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This has changed my perspective on interntaional behaviour, art, and culture across the board. I don't regret any of my choices. I feel as though I have lived a very charmed life here. Not without difficulty, not without fun."

Trinity College - Dublin
Past Review Iusp Marburg: An Experience Not Worth Missing Philipps-Universität / University of Marburg: Marburg -International Undergraduate Study Program / IUSP

"My study abroad experience was totally worthwhile and has changed my plans for after graduation and the future. Before studying abroad, my plans for the future were blurry and undefined, but I now have much more solid plans that were directly influenced by studying abroad. It has certainly given me a much better idea of where I ..."

Western Washington University
Past Review Kansai Gaidai: An Excellent Option For Students Interested In Experienceing The "Real" Japan Kansai Gaidai University: Hirakata - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My primary goal in traveling to Japan for a semester was to test my own ability to immerse myself in a completely different culture and language. Overall, I succeeded in doing so. I learned a great deal and really, truly enjoyed my five months in Japan. My experiences contributed greatly to my study of Asian History and Politica..."

SUNY Purchase
Past Review London The International Hub Of Europe London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"Academically, I think I learned a lot because it was so independent and a lot of the readings were everyday-relevant. Many opportunities opened up for me while I studied at LSE that I don't think would have been available had I not studied abroad. Socially, it was a great opportunity to travel to countries like Italy, Switzer..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Study Abroad In Prague Beautiful City Charles University: Prague - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Absolutely. I feel like I have a new perspective on my culture and my art."

Illinois State University
Past Review Forget Beijing, Choose Kunming Yunnan University: Kunming - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Kunming is a city that is changing quickly and may soon become as overdeveloped as many other Chinese cities, I suggest you enjoy its relatively peaceful atmosphere, blue skies, and fresh air while you can. I myself hope to spend more time there as a postgrad student looking for teaching or other work. The program certainly deep..."

University of Puget Sound
Past Review Ireland: Fun But Issues With Education University of Limerick: Limerick - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worth while, but i just wish the education part would have been more helpful."

Illinois State University
Past Review Paris Try It Novancia Business School Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"yes it was awesome"

Illinois State University
Past Review "Bristol England Summer Study Abroad Program: Once In A Lifetime Opportunity!" University of the West of England: Bristol - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I did not know what to expect when going to study in the UK, but it was the best experience I have ever had. I gained a new appreciation and interest for international business, as well as the culture. I know that this program has positively changed my outlook and perspective on business."

Illinois State University
Past Review Ireland: A Whole Hidden World Of Fantasy Burren College of Art: Ballyvaughan - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I feel that this experience would have been better taken at an earlier year--such as freshmen year. I feel that I've already absorbed so much of the world that I wasn't able to appreciate Ireland as much as my class mates that joined me. I felt more of my interest was in the pagans era of Ireland. I spent most of the trip readin..."

Milwaukee institute of Art and Design
Past Review Learning Experience Of A Lifetime! Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"YES! I learned so much about myself and gained a huge sense of Independence If I can live abroad on my own I think I'll be okay here. I want to see so much more of Europe. Don't be surprised if you get a huge travel bug and don't want to come home... Home won't ever be the same again. "

Illinois State University
Past Review The Great Craic Of Limerick University of Limerick: Limerick - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Of course, I would encourage anyone who likes to travel and doesn't mind being away from home to study abroad. It was by far the best experience of my life. I would do it all over again in a heart bear. "

Pennsylvania State University - Altoona
Past Review Bca Xalapa Universidad Veracruzana: Xalapa - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about Mexico and hope to return again soon. I am currently considering a career based in Latin America as a result of my experiences."

DePauw University
Past Review Florence I Want To Go Back! Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I came back a different person with a better sense of the larger world culture as well as independence. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Australia: Evidence That Proves Success University of Melbourne: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"During the program I was able to visit locations that influenced my career path. In visiting different professional settings and listening to lectures on how Evidence Based Practice should be applied, I now have something to bring back to my campus. I can be a leader in the classroom and the professional world and emphasize th..."

Texas Christian University
Past Review Belgium: Excellent Vesalius College: Brussels - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Obviously it was worthwhile. "

Bethany Lutheran College
Past Review Studying Abroad In Bristol Was A Great Experience! University of the West of England: Bristol - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I have grown as an individual and expanded my horizons while experiencing different cultures and meeting lifelong friends. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Soas: Poles Apart From Wellesley SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, my program was definitely worthwhile. I gained experience in a very different academic milieu, one that I enjoyed greatly. I plan to go back to the UK to pursue further education, because I have benefited from the more open environment that prevails in its institutions. Discussions were, in my opinion, of more value because..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Southern Cross Most Fun I've Ever Had Southern Cross University: Lismore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experiences allowed me the time I needed to relax and to think about the life that I am presently leading. Having time to think about who I am, who I want to be, meet great people, have fun and experience another part of the world was a great lesson on life. Being exposed to many different views has widened my horizons and ..."

University of Wisconsin - Stout