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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, Costa Rica, Italy, and Ecuador.

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 23, 2025
Past Review Life Changing Experience. Everyone Should Study Abroad! Instituto Franklin-UAH: Alcalá de Henares - Study Abroad in Spain

"I learned so much from being abroad. I loved that Alcala de Henares had the components of a smaller city yet was so close to Madrid, making travel easy and giving you the big city atmosphere when you wanted it. It was 100% worthwhile, and I can't wait to be back. "

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Past Review A Great Semester In Alcalá Instituto Franklin-UAH: Alcalá de Henares - Study Abroad in Spain

"I had already lived abroad several times but never in Spain. After leaving Alcalá, I was so comfortable with the language and people that I studied abroad again, this time in Madrid. After graduating I pursued a Masters in Madrid and have been living in Spain for 5 years. Had it not been for the program in Alcalá (and most impor..."

Agnes Scott College
Past Review My Second Home Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"it was worthwhile i would do it again a million times"

John Cabot University
Past Review My Life Changing Trip University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned how independent I am, how smart and resourceful I can be. I learned that new places and situations and people are things I crave, not shy away from or fear. And there is so much of the world out there to see and experience and explore. It was amazing."

DePaul University
Past Review Really Spectacular Highly Recommended. Instituto Franklin-UAH: Alcalá de Henares - Study Abroad in Spain

"Language and cultural skills, in addition to the experience of a lifetime"

Williams College
Past Review A Uniquely International Experience In A Fantastic Corner Of Germany! Constructor University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experience was incredibly worthwhile! I learned about other cultures, my own culture, and German culture. Not all learning has to take place in an academic space, and my experience at Jacobs reaffirmed this. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Best Host Family In Spain Instituto Franklin-UAH: Alcalá de Henares - Study Abroad in Spain

"I made loads of international friends. "

University of Central Florida
Past Review Global Extravaganza! Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Very worth while, I learned about my time management and behavior, experiences fresh sensations of wonder and joy, I learned no body is perfect. "

Universidad Pontificia Comillas / Pontifical Comillas University
Past Review Amazing University of Mannheim: Mannheim - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Diversity, Cross Cultural Learning & Engagement, Exploration, Adventure"

Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management
Past Review Great Experience. Amazing Culture, Life Style, And People. Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself, about the culture, and about people. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review I Will Continue To Learn French! ESSEC Business School: Cergy-Pontoise - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Definetely yes."

Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management
Past Review It Was Awesome! Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: DanceJerusalem

"experience living on my own (cooking), experiencing Israel"

Brandeis University
Past Review Traveling Opened My Eyes Up To The Rest Of The World And Truly Amazing It Is. University of Limerick: Limerick - Summer School Programme

"I gained an insight of student life and people across the world. I met so many people from all around Europe. Meeting so many people and traveling so much were some of the best experiences I have ever had. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Take Me Back Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I grew as a person"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Great The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was great. Absolutely worthwhile. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Highly Recommended For Pre Med Students! Tel Aviv University: Voyage to Medicine Program

"This program offers exceptional medical opportunities, of which would not be available to undergraduate students in the US. Great chance for undecided students who are interested in medicine."

Towson University
Past Review A Life Changing Year In Alcalá Instituto Franklin-UAH: Alcalá de Henares - Study Abroad in Spain

"I learned a much better level of Spanish. I learned to be more flexible and I experienced different cultures and different ways to look at the world. I actually live here now, so I also found job opportunities while I was here that allowed me to come back. I have been living here for 3 years after I graduated."

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Past Review You Are Near The Airport At Edinburgh University University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I got to travel a lot, cook for myself, and I learned how to really be alone. Teach through fire I guess."

Middlebury College
Past Review The Most Enriching And Unforgettable Experience In My Life. Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I realized to take your time with life, don't rush the beautiful moments and never take for granted something amazing that's right in front of your face. "

CUNY - Queens College
Past Review Dublin And The Big European Cities Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about being independent and I think I grew personally. Dublin is an incredible city and I am grateful that I went. It was an incredible opportunity to see a whole new part of the world."

Middlebury College
Past Review Eye Opening And Absolutely Amazing. Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself and how to really be on my own. It was completely worthwhile"

University of Hartford
Past Review Time Of My Life! University of Zaragoza: Zaragoza - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained confidence, independence, and language skills to name a few things. It was definitely worthwhile and I'd choose to do it all over again."

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Past Review The Best Semester Of My College Career! Instituto Franklin-UAH: Alcalá de Henares - Study Abroad in Spain

"I learned so much from my study abroad experience! My Spanish speaking skills, and my writing improved greatly over the course of the semester. I also gained a lot of confidence in my knowledge of the language! I met people that I still keep in touch with 3 years later! I would go back and study abroad at Instituto Franklin in a..."

Wofford College
Past Review The Best Experience Ever. Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was my home country, so this question is not really relevant to me. However it was good to be with my parents and girlfriend, and work and study at the same time."

Middlebury College