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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 Amazing Year In Se London Goldsmiths, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile studying abroad in London. The area around Goldsmiths UOL is very diverse, and affordable compared to central London. It also feels less touristy with an abundance of inexpensive food markets, smaller local art shows and shops, and community events going on. Generally, there is no shortage of fun and..."

Wellesley College
Past Review A Lot Of Money. Pantheon Institute: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot of ancient architecture facts. I don't really think it was worth it. I enjoyed going to all of the other countries I visited in Europe much more than Italy."

Pantheon Institute
Past Review The Capacity We Have To Adapt Ourselves Breaking The Comfort Zone International College of Seville / ICS: Study Abroad in Seville

"the capacity to adapt myself living with other people and accept their way of thinking."

Broward College
Past Review The Ireland Experience Maynooth University: Maynooth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about life in Europe including Ireland and the other countries I visited."

Truman State University
Past Review One Of The Best Decisions And Experiences I Took Complutense University of Madrid: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Gain a lot of friends, learn about Spanish and many other cultures, Was worthile"

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Past Review Wonderful School With Incredible People. International College of Seville / ICS: Study Abroad in Seville

"Studying with ICS connected with lifelong friends and experiences."

CUNY - City College
Past Review Amazing. MECA: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies

"Totally worthwhile. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Studying Abroad In Hk, An Unforgettable Experience! Chinese University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I understand more of the local culture and encounter much more international students. I truly embraced cultural diversity here. Hong Kong is a city worthwhile to explore because it has many sightseeings and food. The fact that it is closer to other Asian countries is a benefit that I get to travel to Singapore and the Philippin..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Fun But Expensive City And Poor Academic Program Structure University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to survive independently in a bustling city and learned a great deal about the culture. In terms of academics, the program was not very rigorous, professors were difficult to contact, and overall was not enriching, insightful or engaging."

Wellesley College
Past Review The Experience Of A Lifetime CEU San Pablo University: Study Abroad in Madrid - Humanities at CEU

"I advanced in my language tenfold, and it was because I forced myself into situations where I would make friends and speak the language. I gained so many friends that I will surely stay in contact with and want to come visit me and vice versa. "

St. Norbert College
Past Review Spectacular Spain University of Salamanca: Salamanca - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned friendship skills, how to be more confident in myself, how to be okay with trying new foods, and more of the Spanish language! Everything was worthwhile there."

Eastern Illinois University
Past Review A Waste Of Time Courtauld Institute of Art: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Barely anything. Not worthwhile"

Middlebury College
Past Review Rugby University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"Learned how to live on my own"

Middlebury College
Past Review Classical Archaeology In Oxford St Anne's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"Oxford's academics trained me to improve my time management skills. Other than the once-a-week tutorials, I was completely on my own and had to strategically pace myself."

Middlebury College
Past Review One Of The Best Experiences Ever Singapore Management University: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot in terms of widening my perspective globally, but also personally, as studying abroad gives you many chances to reflect and enjoy the moment (as you have less responsibilities and stress). It was definitely worthwhile as I learned a lot about myself and would do it all over again. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Perfect Mix Between East And West! Singapore Management University: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, i learned how to live independently and mix with people from cultures other than my own."

Brandeis University
Past Review Learning Spanish In Costa Rica Academia Tica Spanish Language School: Spanish Courses in Coronado and Jacó Beach

"I was worthwhile indeed. I can't be more happy with the results. After 3 months of learning Spanish in an Intensive rhythm, I'm now able to hold any type of conversation. I had prior knowledge with the language, but never experienced this methodology. "

International University in Geneva
Past Review Amazing City University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Living abroad was a great experience. London is an incredible and diverse city."

Middlebury College
Past Review I Hiked, Skied, Surfed, Fished, And Camped All Semester. It Was Epic University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"Lots of real-life skills (dealing with a broken car, cooking, organizing trips, living on your own, shopping on a budget)."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Unique Experience That Helped Me Grow In So Many Ways Vesalius College: Brussels - Internship

"I gained a lot more confidence in myself in multiple areas. I gain more confidence in myself in traveling, in being more independent, and in a working environment since I had an internship. I am so glad I decided to study abroad, it was more than worthwhile. "

Bethany Lutheran College
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It’s the best choice I have made "

Cottey College
Past Review The Most Important Course I Took In My Adult Life Ariel University - Summer Business School (AUSBS)

"1. I learned how to approach visible obstacles 2 How to deal with unforeseen ones How to plan. I was surprised at how relevant the course is to almost every field, business or other"

Ariel University