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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 El Camino De Timothy De Cedar Falls: La Aventura De Una Vida Universidad de Santiago de Compostela: Spanish Language Courses and Cross-Cultural Programs

"Absolutely it was worthwhile. I made friends from all over the world. I saw differences in my worldview and theirs based on our respective upbringings. I learned about European history and saw the beauty of Spain. I learned what I enjoy and what makes me happy. I grew a lot, even if I am still working on how to transfer what I l..."

Loras College
Past Review Ron Pokrasso Workshop Was Bello! Study Abroad at SRISA: Accredited Year - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Design

"I've been traveling abroad for nearly 50 years. It is always educational, exciting and beneficial."

Ron Pokrasso
Past Review Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I learned that you don't need to know any Italian to get by in Italy. I took a good amount of Italian in the USA and I never needed to use any of it."

University of Connecticut
Past Review Pushing My Limits A Bit Too Far Hertford College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I learned A LOT about myself and what I need as a person. I need a community, I need a support system, I need people to share experiences with. Not all the time - as I knew as a self proclaimed independent before departing - but there is a difference between valuing alone time and living off of it. I also became an amazing write..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Ok SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

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Università Ca' Foscari / Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Past Review Friendly People, Great Craic, Unforgettable Experience University College Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience was incredibly worthwhile. I learned how to make decisions for myself and how to navigate not only through new cities, but through uncertainty. I learned how to communicate with, understand, and appreciate the views and ideals of other cultures. Most importantly, I gained a new perspective on my own experiences and..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Trying New Things And Learning About Yourself University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"Definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself, what I'm comfortable with, what makes me happy. I gained experience with a different method of schooling from a large university - something I never would've been exposed to if I hadn't gone abroad. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Australia Is Amazing The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned how different other countries are from the US (even a country like Australia, which many people think is very similar). How different education is in other countries. Definitely worthwile."

Middlebury College
Past Review Great Experience Academically And Socially University College Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"So much educational value that I couldn't gain at my home university as well as experiencing a city (not to mention a whole lot of Europe) instead of rural VT. Definitely worthwhile"

Middlebury College
Past Review Once In A Lifetime Experience, Loved Every Moment. Ulster University - Belfast: Northern Ireland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes i learned so much both during classes and outside. Worth it all. "

Centenary College of New Jersey
Past Review It Was A Life Changing Experience. University of Galway: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My study abroad experience allowed me to learn how to be on my own in a new environment. I was able to take responsibility in myself that I was never really able to before. Not only that, but I was able to experience a new culture while I was at it and see a different way of living. It was amazing. "

Berea College
Past Review Cbs Semester Copenhagen Business School: Copenhagen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"CBS offered courses that wouldn't be available to me at my home university. I loved the different material, and being in classes with a host of international students that had diverse backgrounds and opinions. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Learning To Adult London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"Yes. I learned so much from mundane things such as cooking for myself, budgeting, shopping, traveling, finances, to making lasting personal relationships, to learning how to take charge of my own education. It was definitely worthwhile. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Winter In Montreal McGill University: Montreal - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I got to be a part of a different part of the world. I improved my French. I really became more independent and confident in my ability to travel and navigate the world. "

Wellesley College
Past Review My Expericence Was Very Educational And Exciting! Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I learned many new things, but mostly I saw how professional everyone was in the Italian culinary industry. It was very encouraging to me as I go into the restaurant management field. "

Delaware Technical Community College
Past Review Perspective Universidad De Santiago de Compostela: Santiago de Compostela - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experience was worth more than I can even describe. It was expensive, yes, but it showed me that I want to spend my money on experiences like these: experiences that I will remember forever. I learned a lot about myself, what I am good at, and what I am able to accomplish. I learned about a culture that is very different fr..."

Loras College
Past Review My Own Eat,Love,Pray Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I learned different things to cook, the history of Italy, some of the language."

Delaware Technical Community College
Past Review Anxiety Overcome Syracuse In Istanbul Program Bahcesehir University (BAU): Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I have social anxiety, so studying abroad forced me out of my comfort zone every day which i think is good experience for the real world."

Trinity University
Past Review A Gateway To Asia Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"New perspectives on other civilizations. I had never been so exposed to Asian culture in that way. I traveled to many countries in Asia and their way of living is drastically different from how it's like in North America and Europe. People are pretty honest in general, have a sense of pride, aren't as hygienic or social as we ex..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review 6 Months I Will Never Forget Universidad de Pompeu Fabra (UPF): Barcelona - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Definitely worthwhile and a once in a lifetime experience!"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Amazing Experience I Will Never Forget. Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"More appreciation for the simple preparations for dishes. Independence and confidence for studying in another country. Was so worth it!"

Delaware Technical Community College
Past Review Best 5 Months Of My Life Thammasat University: Bangkok - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"SO much! Cultural awareness, language, the power of a smile, the power of a frown, body language, and everything will work out!"

The University of Texas at Austin