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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 I'm Already Applying For My French Passport Lille Catholic University: Lille - European Summer Program

"Absolutely it was worthwhile. It really made me connect with the French half of myself. I felt like I was at home."

University of Tulsa
Past Review A Fantastic Moment, An Unforgettable Travel Universidad Iberoamericana / IBERO: Mexico City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying at La Ibero was fantastic. During this period I learned a lot about Mexican culture and the culture of other countries with other exchange students. I have lived incredible moments and met very special people to keep in touch to this day. "

Universidade do Vale do Itajaí / UNIVALI
Past Review Learning To Be Self Sufficient Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

"I learned my levels of comfort when traveling alone as well as general knowledge/experience about how to properly travel alone. I think it was worthwhile because I learned a lot about myself and how I adjust to completely new environments."

Brandeis University
Past Review I Didnt Just About The Subject But About Different Cultures Also! Study Abroad at SRISA: Accredited Semester - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Design

"art history and italian culture, it was worth while, I did not want to leave!"

Santa Reparata International School of Art
Past Review 8 Weeks Of Pasta Study Abroad at SRISA: Accredited Summer - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Design

"I learned I can function pretty well when put in new situations with new people. "

Academy of Art University
Past Review Excellent China University Experience Jinan University: Guangzhou - International Summer School

"People are totally different and the culture effect me the most"

Washington State University
Past Review Memorable Experiences With La Ibero Universidad Iberoamericana / IBERO: Mexico City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, it was. The Spanish courses here are considered comprehensive; that is, they not only improved my language skills for the academic purposes, but also broadened my view on the general knowledges of Mexico's history. "

Past Review Study Abroad Is Amazing Georg-August-Universität Göttingen: Göttingen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying abroad gave me a perspective that has served me well over the years. It REALLY opened my eyes to what it means to be American and how others in the world view us. Learning a second language was a lot of fun. It also gave me a different perspective on non-native English speakers. You don't know where life will take you...."

University of California - San Diego / UCSD
Past Review I Would've Been Happier In An Affiliate Program Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The Spanish language and self sufficiency. Going abroad in general was worthwhile"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life! Erasmus University Rotterdam / EUR: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"- being indepent - interact wirh different kind of people from different kind of background - learn the english language"

Universiteit Leiden / Leiden University
Past Review Multiculturalisation University of Dundee: Dundee - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot from different experiences I had to go through on my own, such as medical and legal issues. I also improved my English and my cultural awareness also increased after meeting people of so many different places around the world. It was definitely worthwhile."

Erasmus Student Exchange
Past Review Well Worth The Money University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

"Not everyone likes game. Public transportation is awesome. "

University of Arizona
Past Review A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"This experience was valuable on many levels. The placement and guidance from Sant' Anna Institute were exceptional. The length of the program allowed for time to immerse one's self into the culture of the city and I felt that I made new friends at the bakery that I worked at."

Austin Community College
Past Review It Is Not Advisable To Enroll. Instituto Franklin-UAH: Alcalá de Henares - Study Abroad in Spain

"Any chance to live abroad is worthwhile. Despite the negative experiences within Instituto Franklin, the year wasn't a total waste."

Biola University
Past Review Was My Best Foreign Experience So Far Universidad Iberoamericana / IBERO: Mexico City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I improved my spanish skills and also sociability"

IPAG Business School / L'Institut de Preparation a l'Administration et a la Gestion
Past Review Great Time At Ibero Universidad Iberoamericana / IBERO: Mexico City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned to speak the Spanish language bettern and gained inside in how the Mexican culture and politicis function"

Universiteit Leiden / Leiden University
Past Review Ibero Was A Fantastic Exchange Experience! Universidad Iberoamericana / IBERO: Mexico City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I became more independent, my spanish language skills increased significantly and I made some lifelong friends."

La Trobe University
Past Review Academically Rigorous, Socially Unintegrated St Anne's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"My self-teaching, reading and writing abilities all improved immensely so it was worth it."

Wellesley College
Past Review Great Experience In Mexico Universidad Iberoamericana / IBERO: Mexico City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I improved my spanish skills so quickly. I never thought I would be able today to speak such a good spanish in so little time. I also realised how Mexico really was, and realised that sometimes I was complaining about stuff which actually don´t matter. I would say I learned to be way more positive about my situation and also to ..."

Université de Lille III ( The Charles de Gaulle University )
Past Review Good Experience Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I experienced the culture, learnt useful knowledge, and I got credit"

Brandeis University
Past Review Ies Beijing: A Wonderful Way To Experience China Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying abroad in China for the 2015-16 academic year with IES Abroad was undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable, challenging and transformative experiences of my life so far, and I look back on my experiences in Beijing as the highlight of my college career. China is a great choice of study abroad destination because it is a un..."

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Past Review The Best Thing I Could Chose For My Self In Live! University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School

"Yes it was worthwhile! For the first time I was not different, have make friends, was part of a class, and was taken seriously in my skills and needs."

Past Review İstanbul'u Seviyorum! Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I feel like I can take on challenges with a greater sense of courage and competence. I have a greater understanding of a culture different from mine, and it has truly made me a stronger, more compassionate person."

Macalester College
Past Review Beijing: An Amazing Experience Abroad Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I improved my Chinese skills and I gained a greater sense of confidence in my abilities. I also gained a better appreciation for Chinese culture. It was definitely a worthwhile semester!"

Wofford College