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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 Marchutz: A Home Away From Home Institute for American Universities (IAU): The Marchutz School of Fine Arts, Aix-en-Provence, France

"Marchutz changed my life. I've always liked art, but never had the opportunity to pursue it. Now I have the courage and confidence to be an artist. This study abroad experience will expose your weaknesses and your strengths. I learned to make decisions for myself. I learned how to be responsible and how to take it easy. I realiz..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Australia: Flying By The Seat Of My Pants University of Melbourne: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Being evacuated from Egypt helped me to learn many things. I was able to put my planning skills to the test and learned that I'm extremely good at organizing myself on short notice. Meeting new people and seeing amazing things just speaks for the sheer power of coincidence and the impact one decision can have on so many lives."

Barnard College
Past Review France Is Great Ecole Superieure des Arts Decoratifs de Strasbourg: Strasbourg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"yes, great time, didn't make much work, but met some great people "

SMFA - School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Past Review Türkiye Seviyourum Koc University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My time in Turkey was without a doubt the best four months of my life so far. The people are extremely friendly, the culture and history is incredible, and you will meet some truly amazing people. "

Clark University
Past Review Be Independent In Paris Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"yeah, i would say so. I've learned to be more independent. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Burren College Of Art: Time Space And Inspiration Burren College of Art: Ballyvaughan - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I appreciated the time I had to develop my own thoughts about art and what kind of art I'd like to make. I learned to appreciate a culture I had little interest in before coming to Ireland."

Wellesley College
Past Review Australia: Laid Back America University of Canberra: Canberra - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Every minute of it was worth the cost and time away from my family. The friendships I made will never be broken and I can't wait to start traveling again. "

Western Carolina University
Past Review Paris Is My City Of Light Paris Sorbonne University Sorbonne University: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was the most amazing experience. I learned about a different perspective of the world and has made me more in-tune with international issues. I met a lot of really great people and was able to see so many amazing things. I feel like I have matured and grown from this experience since I had to learn to work things out for myse..."

SUNY - Binghamton
Past Review Brno, Czech Republic: Lots Of Social Opportunities, Fewer Academic Masaryk University: Brno - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Worthwhile, definitely. My wallet hurts, my liver hurts. I've seen a lot, experienced a lot, and met great people. However, the classes were a mockery to education."

SUNY - College at Oswego
Past Review Hong Kong: The Eurasian City Of Business University of Hong Kong / HKU: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"YES. For me, it was more about personal growth than about the academics. It was a good experience"

Wellesley College
Past Review "Studying" Abroad In England University of Hertfordshire: Hatfield - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Definately, was ready to go back the week I returned to the states. "

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Past Review Leicester: A Second Home For Life University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I am now a more experienced traveller. I also look to make friends with everyone, as they can become a family for life. I realized not all cultures are the same, and depending on where you are, you should respect their traditions in the best way that you can. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Life In Leicester University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was one of the greatest experiences I've ever had. I am way more confident, experienced, and accepting. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Life Changing Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"yes, I'm glad I studyed abroad"

Illinois State University
Past Review Sevilla, Spain: An Unforgettable Learning Adventure Pablo de Olavide University: Seville - Multidisciplinary Studies Program

"Definitely! I got to experience another culture. I got to be thrown into situations in which I was challenged to figure out solutions. I learned how to survive in a foreign city (that is, how to use a map, how to figure out a cities transportation infrastructure, how to find an affordable hostel, how to plan a trip with friends,..."

Presbyterian College
Past Review England: It May Be Your Cup Of Tea. University of Hertfordshire: Hatfield - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was everything I wished and more but I think every experience you go on will be like that. I didn't like my location and England is an alright country to live in, but in my opinion more of a place to visit for a couple of days because of how expensive it is. But, I loved my school because it was an international school and yo..."

University of Wisconsin - Stout
Past Review Take Me Back To Ireland University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to meet new people in a place where I knew absolutely no one, and that is something I know I will live with for the rest of my life. I taught myself how to get around foreign countries armed with only a map, and I learned a lot about myself in the meantime. "

SUNY Purchase
Past Review Best Experience I Could Have Asked For. Southern Cross University: Lismore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Amazing. Wordsreally can not expalin."

University of Wisconsin - Stout
Past Review South Korea Was The (Positive) Experience Of A Lifetime! Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts: Ansung - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about Korean culture, and fell in LOVE with it! Being in Korea made me really want to live abroad in the future, and I came to love my COM major even more! Because of this experience, I want to go back to teach English after college, and maybe even live there long term. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Independence Universita degli Studi di Firenze: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"not to trust people (my roommate stole valuable things from me and lied to me twice as frequently) to be more appreciative of the things i have and what i am. to remember the importance of passion"

University of Rochester
Past Review Mexico: Personally Rewarding Universidad de las Americas - Puebla / UDLAP : Puebla - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I have come to learn a lot more about myself in my time there and my language skills did improve, but I wish I would have been able to take advantage of more of the opportunities that were available to me while I was there."

Valparaiso University
Past Review Botswana Opened My Eyes, Mind, And Heart. Now I'm Ready For Rest Of The World! University of Botswana: Gaborone - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experience changed my life. Not only did I meet my possible future husband, but I found my love for travel. I have already began to think about my future after graduation of possibly living in Harare, Zimbabwe and teaching at the International School thre, traveling up Africa through Europe and stopping to live, work, and v..."

University of Hartford