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Direct Enrollment/Exchange

Direct Enrollment/Exchange is a program provider offering 1872 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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December 19, 2025
Past Review 12/10 Universidad de Pompeu Fabra (UPF): Barcelona - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Absolutely yes. I had the best time. ELISAVA is an incredible school especially and everyone at CIEE is incredibly well organized and wonderful."

Wellesley College
Past Review I Loved It. University of Galway: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"friends and independence"

Middlebury College
Past Review The Scariest Thing That I Have Ever Done, But So So Worth It Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how self sufficient I am. How good I am at problem solving. I became more financially consious and I have a better understanding of the importance of budgeting. I learned to not take life too seriously and I think all of these are so worthwhile. "

University of Hartford
Past Review Best Decision Of My College Experience So Far Constructor University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It's studying abroad in more than just Germany - an international university is like seeing the world without having to spend the money to travel the world"

Wellesley College
Past Review Best Decision I've Ever Made, Just Do It. University of Aberdeen: Aberdeen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"There are a lot of different ways to live life on this earth and lot of places/people to see and meet. Be comfortable with yourself and be genuine and people will naturally gravtate to you. Very worthwhile"

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review Worth It! University of Melbourne: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I really wanted to learn about race and ethnic relations in a different country, and I felt that Australia would be a good choice. And I was right!"

Middlebury College
Past Review An Incredible, Life Changing Experience Philipps-Universität Marburg: Intensive German Studies Program

"I learned how to be a more independent person, and how sometimes the only way to get over fear of something is just to do it! I learned that the world is a much smaller place than I thought, and that all humans essentially want the same thing. I learned how to make 15 euros stretch for a whole week, and how to NEVER forget showe..."

Philipps University Marburg
Past Review Adventurous Catholic University of Korea: Songsim - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Coming from a place of never going anywhere by myself and getting to do that you definitely grow as a person. I have become more eye opened and patient with a lot of things that I can and cannot control. I also have been more into experiencing everyday like it is your last and taking everyday as a new experience."

Cardinal Stritch University
Past Review Exceeded Every Expectation! Umbra Institute: Perugia - Direct Enrollment in Semester, Summer or Academic Year Programs

"This program helped me have the perfect abroad program -- It taught me how to push beyond my comfort zone, how to fully experience life in a new country, and how to just have fun. "

Davidson College
Past Review Life Changind Instituto Franklin-UAH: Alcalá de Henares - Study Abroad in Spain

"My Spanish got a lot better i learned a lot about the European Union and the history of Madrid, my host family was very nice i traveled around Europe, it was definitely worthwhile"

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Past Review A Fantastic Insight Into British Culture University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

"How to live in a foreign Country on my own. "

University of Westminster
Past Review Amazing Experience To Grow Universidad Torcuato Di Tella: Buenos Aires - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about myself most importantly."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Must Do Once In A Lifetime Opportunity! Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"Being a student abroad is, without a doubt, a must do, once in a lifetime opportunity. You learn more than just academics from the classes you are taking. You learn who you are in situations that you wouldn’t experience at home, you learn how to problem solve, you learn how to travel on your own, and you learn how to interact wi..."

University of Akron
Past Review Best 3 Month Of My Life So Far Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It is easy to say that studying in London was one of the most exciting experiences I have ever made. I left London with mixed feelings - Saying goodbye to all of my new friends on the one hand and finally seeing family and friends from Germany again on the other hand. People were asking me what I liked the most about my time..."

Past Review The Best Experience Of My Life. Hirosaki University: Hirosaki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My ability in Japanese increased dramatically. "

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review The Best Five Months Of My Life In The Best In The World University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"I learned so much about myself and so much about the joy of travel and the outdoors. "

Middlebury College
Past Review My Experience In Italy Lucca Italian School: Lucca - Italian Language Courses

"Knowledge, connections and new people"

Truman State University
Past Review A Great, Authentic Experience! Umbra Institute: Perugia - Direct Enrollment in Semester, Summer or Academic Year Programs

"I learned to be more independent and more confident. My language skills improved (speaking Italian improved not only Italian but also my Spanish). I learned a ton about Italian culture. "

Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
Past Review Australia: Spring Break Year Round Bond University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Immeasurably more than I could have imagined. 10/10"

Truman State University
Past Review East London Experience Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"I learned to live in a culture different from my own; I learned how to become more independent and interact with people from different backgrounds"

Wellesley College
Past Review Adventures In Ireland! University of Galway: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I absolutely loved study abroad. It gave me some independence and agency. It was definitely worthwhile."

Berea College
Past Review Good Life Experience, But Not For Me Study Abroad at SRISA: Accredited Semester - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Design

"I learned how different life was in Europe and how others view Americans. I also learned how to navigate between different countries alone."

Santa Reparata International School of Art
Past Review Great Experience! National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The culture in Singapore is definitely from U.S, so as the class environment. "

Brandeis University
Past Review A Wholesome Cultural Immersion & Personal Transformation! Umbra Institute: Perugia - Direct Enrollment in Semester, Summer or Academic Year Programs

"I learned how to be more worldwise and independent as far as traveling and meeting/interacting with friends of different cultures. "

Quinnipiac University