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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 A Challenging Semester! Technion, Israel Institute of Technology: Haifa - Semester of Engineering & Science

"It was worthwhile! I got to practice my Hebrew, be immersed in Israeli culture, and see places in Israel I hadn't been before."

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best Year Of My Life Queen's University Belfast: Belfast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Definitely. Not only did I learn a lot about my major and concentration, but I learned a lot about myself and my interests. I started to love learning again and was able to get involved in things because I was passionate, not only for my GPA and grad school applications. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Wonderful Summer In Seoul Yonsei University: Yonsei International Summer School

"I improved my korean"

Brandeis University
Past Review Awesome And Totally Worth It. Seoul Women's University: Bahrom International Program / BIP Summer Program

"Korean culture, totally worth it "

Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne / IPFW
Past Review Can I Go Again? Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Life longs friends, a set of skills that set me apart from the average college student, fluency in Chinese that was beyond my own expectations, professional connections that will hopefully provide in the future. Yes, 100% worthwhile. "

Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
Past Review High Level Of Immersion, But High Level Of Difficulty Universidad de la Rioja: Logroño - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot language-wise and certainly experience a lot of personal growth. While it maybe proved too demanding, I think it was ultimately worthwhile."

Middlebury College
Past Review It Is Great. Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

"I learned the specific knowledge of economics and different culture. It is worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review Guided, A Bit Do It Yourself, But Infinitely Rewarding. London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"Personal agency, a better work ethic, knowledge from world-class professors, experience with people from all over the world, a crush on Britain's public transportation, and the ability to play cricket. Worth it."

Brandeis University
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life! University of Birmingham: Birmingham - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I made great friends with international and local students, traveled to tons of different countries and also all over England, and learned about history, culture, travel, etc. It was definitely worthwhile."

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review Experience Harder! Kansai Gaidai University: Hirakata - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This study abroad trip was not always smooth sailing. There were many times when I was scared or homesick, but knowing what I know now, I would gladly put myself through all that again without a second thought. Going on this trip not only helped me grow academically, but also personally. It helped me mature and gain confidence i..."

Eastern Illinois University
Past Review Best Time Of My Life! Hirosaki University: Hirosaki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained self confidence and a new appreciation for the world, languages, and pretty much everything! I came out of this experience with a completely new view on my life! I wouldn't have given up this experience for anything!"

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review Growth Through Exploration And Fun Kyushu University: Fukuoka - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The things I learned about Japanese culture in class, I actually got to see in real life. I learned so much about Japan, and also my view of the world has increased and changed drastically. I now know how another people live and it really gives me ideas on what we can improve back home. It was the most worthwhile thing I have ev..."

Berea College
Past Review Awful Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"II'm glad I did it, but I will never do it again. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Don't Waste Time Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

"if you want to really enjoy your time, you have to put yourself out there! it's not a long time so pick and choose what to do wisely!"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Sydney Is A Great City For Studying Abroad And Working University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained work experiences by taking the internship course. It was pretty worth it because I actually learned about the marketing field and Australian work place. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Truly Amazing And Unforgettable. Chung-Ang University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile. Although I have traveled many times before and learnt a lot from my travels, this experience was much more rewarding. I grew a lot from this experience. I learnt true meaning of responsibility and budget. Prior to my studying abroad, I had to work for it, and save, and plan. While I was there I learnt true mea..."

Southern Utah University
Past Review Work Hard Play Harder! University of Warwick: Warwick Summer School

"I learned how to deal with an international ambient, how to study (and explain what i know) in another language and i also increased my economics skills. "

University of Rome Tor Vergata \ University of Rome II
Past Review Open Your Mind With A 3 Weeks Warwick Summer School! University of Warwick: Warwick Summer School

"I learned to work with people from different cultures and ways of thinking. I opened my mind"

Università degli studi di Pavia / University of Pavia
Past Review Great Experience! University of Galway: International Summer School

"I enjoyed learning about the education and culture of Ireland. It was definitely worthwhile. "

National University of Ireland, Galway
Past Review Alright University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"I learned about New Zealand history and politics."

Middlebury College
Past Review Literally The Best 6 Months Of My Life University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Totally worthwhile. I learned so much about myself and what i wanted to do with my life. Plus I learned how much I love Europe!! "

Wellesley College
Past Review Study Abroad In Spain Incredible Experience UC3M / Universidad Carlos III de Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Gained a better cultural understanding of Spain. Was Able to travel through some incredible places"

Middlebury College
Past Review A Veteran Returns To Korea Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned a lot more Korean, made some good friends and saw a lot of things I did not experience my last time there."

The University of Texas at Austin