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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 Can I Go Back To New Zealand Now...? University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"So worthwhile - best semester of my life. The people became some of my best friends and the country is indescribable. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Experience Of A Lifetime, Down Under! The University of Queensland: Brisbane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"During my time abroad I made friends from all over the world and was able to experience a different culture than what I've always been accustomed to. Learning in an amazing and beautiful environment was entirely worth it, and I recommend anyone who is able to go to branch out and explore what Australia has to offer. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Journey In The Greater Mekong Subregion Yunnan University: Kunming - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile, I learned a lot about Southeast Asia and its interaction with China, as well as an extensive learning of China."

University of Virginia
Past Review London, Home Away From Home University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"was very worthwhile learned to live completely independently and how to interact with people of completely different cultural backgrounds, I also gained many friends. it was very worthwhile "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review The Journey Down Under University of Technology - Sydney (UTS): Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"learned how to be independent in a foreign place (more so than at UT) I also learned how to adapt to a new environment and carve out a niche for myself."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review There Were Ups And Downs, But I Will Be Forever Grateful For This Experience. University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot through different classes I wouldn't take at Middlebury, such as screenwriting in adaptation. I also learned a lot about myself, what kind of person I am becoming, what I want out of a school or town. I also learned more about myself in terms of how I adapt to Middlebury and how as an institution it has given me ..."

Middlebury College
Past Review The Most Eye Opening Trip Of My Whole Life University of Navarra: Pamplona - Direct Enrollment & Exhange

"I learned how to travel and meet new people as well as how big the world really is and how much there is outside of my country. Also my spanish improved tremendously when I was in Spain, and I want to continue to improve my language skills"

Presbyterian College
Past Review If You Love The Outdoors And Aren't Looking For Much Culture Shock, Go To Nz! University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"If I had to do it all over again, I might pick a place with sunnier, warmer weather where I could do outdoors things all the time and there was a bit more cultural difference. If you don't really wish for rich culture, want to live in a small town, and don't mind constant rain, go to Dunedin! "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review The Best Decision I Have Ever Made University of Technology - Sydney (UTS): Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained knowledge, perspective and friendships that have helped to shape my views on the world, who I am as a person and to realize what's important to me. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Girl's Fall Semester In Korea Hanyang University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Communication is so important with confidence being key. I learned so much about international relations (but it may just be a drop in the bucket) and people know so much about America from history to even the "hottest" shows and music. Also, people from other countries may indeed know about and like American football! Since I t..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Semester At Goldsmiths Goldsmiths, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned immensely about living and learning independently. The city of London is culturally rich, very enjoyable. Goldsmith's Visual Cultures and Media/Communications Departments had extremely thought provoking and fun classes. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Beautiful Country. Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It's not where you are. It's who you're with. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Living In The Coolest Little Capital City Under The Southern Cross Victoria University of Wellington: Wellington - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was absolutely worth while. I recommend students going to an english speaking country to stray away from external programs as much as possible. They are more costly and don't allow for as authentic of an experience. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Difficult, But 100% Worth It Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Language skills, appreciation for natural beauty"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Proper, Relaxed Semester In England University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I increased my traveling abilities and my ability to dive into and thrive in a different culture."

Middlebury College
Past Review Living In Australia Was A Unique Experience That Is Incomparable. University of Melbourne: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned to take better care of myself and not call my parents every time something goes wrong. I learned to enjoy the freedom and that sometimes eating veggies is good for you. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Disorienting University of Lausanne: Lausanne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself and how I function on my own, alone in another country. I learned to cook a lot of new dishes, and how important it is to reach out to people when you arrive in a new city with very few contacts. I reinforced my love for the mountains (the Alps are 45 minutes away by train). I learned how to turn tow..."

Middlebury College
Past Review Just The Start Of My International Experiences University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned mostly about independence and being less judge mental about cultures and customs... And that the smallest of habits can make someone who they are or a culture the way it is. It was definitely worthwhile. I want to encourage everybody to go abroad. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Living Near The Arctic Circle KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Stockholm - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was my first experience living abroad, and that was one of the most exciting things. Stockholm was undoubtedly a great place to do that. The whole experience was totally worthwhile, and KTH is such an international university, that I was not only able to meet Swedish students, but also students from all over the world. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Send Me Back To New Zealand The University of Auckland: Auckland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to live independently and make my own decisions. I got to meet amazing people of New Zealand and other international students. I also had a taste of New Zealand's culture which is different from my own culture. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Korea Is Magic Hanyang University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that Korea is where I probably want to spend the rest of my life, and I will be taking steps to move there after graduation."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Discovery University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It is fantastic and teaches one a lot about different cultures. Definitely worthwhile."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Life Changing And Enlightening Experience That Changes Your Goals Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Being abroad showed me how Americans are socialized to believe our country is the best in a lot of fields and lifestyle etc. However being abroad you get to see another cultures different view of success and lifestyle therefore making you question your own lifestyle and goals. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Studying In The Uk Was Ok University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I'm glad I went, but UCL was not a good fit."

Wellesley College
Past Review The Best Way To Learn About Yourself University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"The experience was a very personal one for me. I learned a lot about myself while away and for that, I would definitely say it was very worthwhile."

The University of Texas at Austin