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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 4, 2026
Past Review Pau, France: Unprepared But Fantastic University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour: Pau - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"France is culturally very similar to the United States. There is no culture shock. Still my cultural awareness was heightened by being able to discover the different history, goals, and political culture of the country. I also was able to learn the social problems that France and the United States share and those that are diffe..."

University of South Dakota
Past Review Japan, An Amazing Place Kansai Gaidai University: Hirakata - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experience was worthwhile because I fulfilled a lifelong dream, and beyond just the dream it let me change my views to like it in a different perspective after going. This makes me even more happy with my time abroad."

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Past Review South Africa Was An Eye Opening Experience That Prepared Me For Future Challenges. Rhodes University: Grahamstown - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My cultural awareness was dramatically shaped by my abroad experience. Seeing how much of the world lives (in the 3rd world) is eye opening and an important reality check. Gaining insight in our world and personal humility were at the forefront this experience. Everyone should travel abroad, and if you come from America, it w..."

Gettysburg College
Past Review Croatia Was A Lot Of Fun University of Zagreb: Zagreb - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was a lot of fun, and I learned a lot."

Rollins College
Past Review Tu Darmstadt Technische Universität Darmstadt: Darmstadt - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was totally worthwhile. I had the time of my life. I learned about everyday life in Germany, I learned how to order food fluently. We saw a lot of the country and met several people that I would like to remain in contact with for a long time."

Marshall University
Past Review Study In Tokyo: Expensive But Worth It! Keio University: Tokyo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was so worth it! I have no regrets for going only regrets for not doing more while I was there. I think everyone I know that went feels the same. I have never known anyone to regret going once one gets back, but I know plenty who wish they had gone but never did."

The College of William and Mary
Past Review Brisbane Exchange Program For Psychology Major The University of Queensland: Brisbane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, I became more openminded about other cultures and enjoyed travelling."

San Jose State University
Past Review Masaryk University If Your Okay With Taking It Easy It's The Place To Be. Masaryk University: Brno - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, it was worthwhile. I am an engineer. I work in strict settings, it was a whole new world for me. I spent an entire year abroad, studying philosophy and sociology. Life was easy, and it was good. I catch myself smiling sometimes for no apparent reason, just letting my mind flash to memories of my time abroad. The cold ..."

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Past Review Iau Avignon Institute for American Universities (IAU): The School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Aix-en-Provence, France

"My experience was incredibly worthwhile and I learned to be more confident and culturally aware than I was when I arrived. I discussed politics and culture with all sorts of people and learned not to judge books by their cover. I speak French more easily now and have seen many many beautiful places because of my time abroad."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Germany 2001/02: So Many Good Title Options Staatliche Hochschule fur Musik: Trossingen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I can't even begin to comment. The experience changed so many things about myself and the way I currently live. Please contact me if you want to know more. I would LOVE the opportunity to go back, or encourage others to go."

San Jose State University
Past Review Best Decision In My Life: Study Abroad In Scotland University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I absolutely think my experience was worthwhile! Of course there were times when its hard to be away from family, but having been home for 4 years now since my experience, all I can think about is my time in Scotland! Whether it's songs, scents, or even some sounds that trigger an experience, Scotland is always on my mind! The b..."

San Jose State University
Past Review 1 Fast Year In Okayama, Japan Okayama University: Okayama - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Certainly was worthwhile. I am now able to travel Japan by myself w/o much assistant and not feel worried about getting lost. I hope to one day be assigned to work in Japan within my current field of employment "

San Jose State University
Past Review Paris In Spring French national school for advanced studies in design ( ENSCI-Les Ateliers ): Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"yes it was. i made a lot of great friends and saw life in a different light"

San Jose State University
Past Review Australia A Trip I Won't Forget Queensland University of Technology: Brisbane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"yes, i've gained many international friends"

San Jose State University
Past Review Beijing Is The Way To Go Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I would honestly say that I have been transformed by my experience. The time flies by and you will not be able to see everything there is. Bars and social environments also open you up to the emerging youth scene. I look forward to returning to Beijing and China in general."

Trinity University
Past Review Copenhagen: Do As The Danes Do. Copenhagen Business School: Copenhagen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Copenhagen is a beautiful place, with beautiful people. Everyone was so welcoming. The best part was the people I met. The people I experienced changed my life. Get out of the box and go!"

University of Nevada - Reno
Past Review Incredible Experience In Cpt Sa! Wouldn't Change It For The World University of Cape Town: Cape Town - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I was blind to how and what Africa would be, and what better way to experince it! I've never been so challenge in my life, but i've also never had a more rewarding, fulfilling experience. Understanding what it meant to really have a strong true culture was incredible, knowing what it was like to live in an African township was ..."

Birmingham-Southern College
Past Review Cuernavaca Make Every Moment Worth It! Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM): Cuernavaca - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience was amazing. I learned a lot from my students and look forward to teaching in the future. This program really reinforced that I have made the right decision to get my MA in TESL."

Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Past Review England: An Adventure Across The Pond University of Hertfordshire: Hatfield - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Very. I learned new cultural perspectives, made new friends, and learned a lot about myself. "

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Past Review Florence Abroad, A Great Experience! Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was absolutely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heart beat."

SUNY - Binghamton
Past Review A Vesalius College: Brussels - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

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University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review A Year In London, The Rest Of My Life In England. London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I plan on returning to LSE for my masters. After that I hope to find a job in London, and plan on spending the rest of my years in England. It is just an amazing place with amazing people. Even though I was only there for a year, I could tell that is where I want to be when I graduate University. "

Tulane University
Past Review Studying In Taiwan: Pros And Cons National Taiwan University: Taipei - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My study abroad experience was incredibly worthwhile. I learned a lot and experienced a lot while abroad. Even if the classes are challenging, I had plenty of time to do other things like travel. Studying abroad has helped me adapt more quickly to unfamiliar surroundings and I would gladly return again."

Tufts University