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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 Semester In Ghana University of Cape Coast: Cape Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much about myself and about the world while I was in Ghana. I wouldn't trade my experiences for the world."

Winona State University
Past Review Magical! The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained and learned so much! YEs definitely worthwhile."

University of Maryland - College Park
Past Review Great Experience In Korea University Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I had a great experience on Korea from both academic and living aspect. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Best Summer Ever International Chinese Language Program (ICLP): Taipei - National Taiwan University

"I learned a lot about Taiwanese culture whilst improving my Chinese at the same time. I discovered that I could safely live on my own in Taiwan. It was definitely a worthwhile experience, I would love to go back."

Wellesley College
Past Review Fast Life In Hong Kong; On Cu Mountain Castle; Taipei, Thailand, Love Chinese University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Got addicted to traveling; street food is my vice; international folks are the best; self-realizations come from new environments. Definitely worthwhile--(new) places and people and food are the spice of life."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Study Abroad In Zurich Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich(ETH): Zürich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Exposure to high-level research and excellent facilities."

Wellesley College
Past Review Amazing And Mind Blowing Experience! Would Recommend This Trip To Anyone! Chinese University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I have so much love for this program. It completely exceeded my expectations, I met so many people from all around the world and learnt about their culture while also experiencing the culture of Hong Kong. Some of the people that I met on this trip I now consider some of my closest friends. Hong Kong is a beautiful place and I h..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Gap Year I Will Never Forget Study Abroad at SRISA: Accredited Semester - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Design

"I went abroad when I was 18 years old. I feel as if I grew up there, passed a major life turning point. I learned so much about myself and the world around me, and had experience I will never forget."

GAP Year Students
Past Review Work Hard, Play Hard Mansfield College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I learned lifelong skills and more about where I want to take my life. Very worthwhile. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Incredible International Chinese Language Program (ICLP): Taipei - National Taiwan University

"Absolutely worthwhile! I had wonderful teachers and classmates. I feel more confident in my own abilities to live independently. I learned about how best to learn a language, with constant practice and by listening to native speakers. "

Middlebury College
Past Review I Love Australia! James Cook University - Townsville: Townsville - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a lot of knowledge about future career paths and I learned about myself. It was very worthwhile. "

Berea College
Past Review A Journey To The Far Side Of The World! Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I ended up traveling to 9 different countries while being abroad in Istanbul. It opened my eyes to a different culture and to another continent, Asia. Every second spent was worthwhile. I was able to make friends from all over the world and we will all be seeing each other soon. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Israeli A Good Time Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

"Learned a lot from the culture"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Study Abroad At Griffith University Gold Coast Was Worthwhile Griffith University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to be more independent and even though I spend a lot of money, it was definitely worthwhile."

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review Academic Year At Lse London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"Incredible to be in London, truly electric city. Structure of program was odd, as international students are graded while LSE students are not. Final exam schedule becomes very messy with US internships. Very appealing if interest in staying long-term in London."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Formative Life Experience London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I learned how to live in a true city and amongst a people that while similar to Americans are different in important ways. I will always appreciate the experience and the opportunity to live in London."

Middlebury College
Past Review Amazing London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"London was a great place to be - international, cultural and academic melting pot, I met and made friends with people from all over the world, the program was definitely worthwhile"

Brandeis University
Past Review A Life Time Kind Of Experience London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I got a great opportunity to study and live in London and it was the best experience I've ever had. I also learn a totally different and unique educational system in UK."

Brandeis University
Past Review The Epic Tales Of Monday In Sweden Linnaeus University: Vaxjo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The people I met would have to be the greatest thing I gained from the expirence. I met some of the nicest and fun people. It was an epic time that I will remember for a long time."

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
Past Review Amazing Time In Scotland. University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My favorite aspect of the program was the ability to experience a vastly different learning environment from Middlebury, in addition to immersion in the Scottish culture. It's truly a wonderful country."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Good Time James Cook University - Townsville: Townsville - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"JCU is a fine program, there may be other schools worth looking into. "

Brandeis University
Past Review La Vita E Bella. Study Abroad at SRISA: Accredited Semester - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Design

"Gained friends. Learned about myself. YES."

University of South Florida
Past Review Everyone Who Goes To Florence, Falls In Love With Florence. Study Abroad at SRISA: Accredited Semester - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Design

"SO WORTH WHILE! It was my first time outside the US, I was alone, and it was the most beautiful time of my life. I wish I could go back with a better brain screwed on my head, but this is the process of life! "

Santa Reparata International School of Art
Past Review Korea Is So Hot Right Now. Yonsei University: Yonsei International Summer School

"I got to meet people from other places of the world and talk to them about Korea. While learning about how foreigners see Korea, I also got a glimpse into the life of a Korean student. It was like seeing what I could have become if my family never moved away. I could see firsthand how similar and different I was from Koreans liv..."

Brandeis University