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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 Best Arabic Intensive Study Abroad Program In The Middle East The Qasid Institute: Amman - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying abroad in Amman, Jordan at the Qasid Institute was an amazing experience for me that I will never forget and will hope to relive over and over again by continuing visits. My experience has taught me how to live and stand on my own, make friends with people from different culture and adapt to new environments. The amoun..."

Anonymous University
Past Review Cliché: But An Unforgettable Experience Of A Lifetime International College of Seville / ICS: Study Abroad in Seville

"This program was absolutely worthwhile."

University of Saint Francis
Past Review Fun City Not So Fun Program Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Met people from all over the world and improved my French. Explored Europe. Is definitely worth it."

Wellesley College
Past Review Good Break From Wellesley Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Amsterdam - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was nice not having to stress about school. "

Wellesley College
Past Review The Adventure Of A Lifetime With Wonderful Friends University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"I gained so many friends from across the US, NZ, and the world. I learned a lot about New Zealand itself through living there but also through classes. I got to experience the feel of a large university. I would repeat this semester over again in a heartbeat. One of the best decisions I ever made, and probably the best 5 months ..."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Fun, Balanced Year Immersed In A Different System Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"Because I've gotten such a strong education at Wellesley, I knew that I wanted my abroad experience to have a solid academic component. Ultimately, the tutorial system wasn't the best for my subject, and I didn't learn as much as I'd hoped, but the rest of the experience more than made up for it. Oxford (the university and town)..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Best Arabic Study Abroad Program In Amman, Jordan The Qasid Institute: Amman - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying abroad in Amman, Jordan has taught me a lot of important things. 1) You learn to get around on your own in a foreign country 2) You get to go outside your comfort zone and experience new cultures and meet new people 3) You also learn the correlation and differences between East and West cultures and appreciate the ..."

Anonymous University
Past Review Intense Study Experience That Is Amazing! The Qasid Institute: Amman - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learnt how to live alone. How to deal with people with a different culture and appreciate the little things in life."

University of California - Berkeley
Past Review Life Changing Institute for American Universities (IAU): The School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Aix-en-Provence, France

"How much your life can change and how many things you can experience if you just leave your comfort zone "

Brookdale Community College
Past Review Adventure With Idaca @ University Of Cape Town, South Africa University of Cape Town: Cape Town - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I am so glad that I studied abroad in Cape Town. It was an extremely worthwhile experience that left me with new perspectives and outlooks on the world. "

Birmingham-Southern College
Past Review Wonderful! Constructor University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes it was worthwhile! I learned a lot about German culture. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Self Care Needs To Be A Priority. Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself and the importance of self-care and good mental health. Other than that, most of my time was spent on classes, homework, preparing for presentations/group work, doing presentations, worrying about classes and presentations, worrying about exams, failing exams and just school in general. "

Brandeis University
Past Review A Semester In London, Uk University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to live completely on my own, deal with maintenance issues, buy food and household goods, set up a bank account, cook, and manage expenses. It was worthwhile to learn these things. "

Wellesley College
Past Review I'm Moving To New Zealand University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"A new appreciation for taking my time and enjoying being in the present, the world's most beautiful views, new friends, and a university experience completely different from Wellesley. Definitely worthwhile"

Wellesley College
Past Review Trip Of A Lifetime Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"It was worthwhile. I've always been independent, but this trip taught me to be independent in new ways. I learned how other people lived their daily lives, and I have a new appreciation for that. "

Ohio University
Past Review A Worthwhile Experience But Make Sure You're Prepared Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I gained a much greater worldview, and learned how to immerse myself into a foreign culture. It was worthwhile and definitely increased my maturity and independence. Plus, I made lots of friends!"

Jacksonville University
Past Review N/A Technical University of Denmark: Kongens Lyngby - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile! I gained a lot of perspective from meeting Danish and international students. I also loved the city of Copenhagen."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Bristol: A Vibrant And Beautiful City University of Bristol: Bristol - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile. I had to learn how to navigate living in a completely foreign city and attending a school that I was not at all familiar with beforehand. Doing so taught me a lot myself and how to live independently and what to do when problems arise and there's no one you can turn to for help. In addition, being i..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Exploring A Beautiful City And Culture But The Administration Was Not Up To Par Hong Kong Baptist University: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about many different cultures I visited and learned that I might want to live outside of the US once I graduate college."

Birmingham-Southern College
Past Review Depressing University of the Arts London - Integrated Study Abroad

"That I want to pursue psychology and not art for the time being. That was probably the only useful clarity that I gained, but it wasn't worth the months of wasted time."

Wellesley College
Past Review Very Hard And Lonely At First, But Well Worth It In The End. University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a lot of non-academic living skills that I don't think I would have learned at Wellesley and confidence in such a large environment to fend for myself. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Incredible Place To Learn Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I learned how to overcome cultural barriers, and how to be independent. I gained a lot of insight into how to interact with others and I am grateful for all of my experiences here!"

University of Connecticut
Past Review An Immersive Spanish Experience University of Salamanca: Salamanca - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about the Spanish language, culture, and history- not to mention valuable life skills."

Eastern Illinois University
Past Review An Impressive Time In A Special Place University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School

"I learned to be more open minded and I tried to understand the narratives on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It was definitely worthwhile "

University of Haifa
Past Review Learn French Universite de Savoie: Chambery - ISEFE Intensive French Program

"to see different people from different place and also to know friendly"