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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 22, 2025
Past Review The Best Experience Of My Entire Life. Study Abroad at SRISA: Accredited Semester - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Design

"I learned how to take things slow and enjoy the little things in life. Family and friends are one of the most important things you have so spend time with them when you can. Live on the edge and do things outside your comfort zone. "

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Past Review Wonderful Art And Cultural Program Study Abroad at SRISA: Accredited Semester - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Design

"Learned how to do things on my own. Definitely worth it."

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Past Review I Learned More Living Abroad For A Semester Than Any Class Could Ever Teach Me. University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to be independent, how to budget money, how to plan trips, how to solve my own problems, and how to enjoy every minute of life. It was completely worthwhile. "

Quinnipiac University
Past Review This Program Was The Best Semester Of My College Experience!!! Duke In Istanbul Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I am so incredibly glad that I made the effort to go on this program. It took some finagling, but the experience was incredibly worth it. I had such a great time learning about the history of Turkey, learning the language, exploring the country (we went on incredible trips with the program), and everything else that this program..."

Duke University
Past Review The Experience Of A Lifetime Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

"I learned to completely immerse myself in another culture. I adjusted to their way of life and their customs. It was eye opening to see how another culture lives and goes about their daily lives. It was definitely worthwhile and I would do it again and again."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Unforgettable Experience Of A Lifetime! Accademia Europea di Firenze: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that I can travel comfortably on my own and adapt to a completely new culture. I definitely became more confident and independent and my horizons were broadened in terms of history and art. It was definitely worthwhile and an experience I think every student should try to take advantage of."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Decent Bocconi University: Milan - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile because of all of the traveling that I was able to do. That is one thing that Milan is good for, they have three airports so it was very easy to get to places I wanted to go to. I have learned a lot about other cultures and was able to meet a lot of really cool people. But, I do not attribute any of ..."

Purdue University
Past Review Made In China Southeast University: Nanjing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Gained a lot of new friendships and experiences travelling. It was worthwhile"

Texas A&M University - College Station
Past Review What I'd Give To Be Back In Ireland. American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"I gained a lot of cultural knowledge as well as historical, as per my classes taken there. I also learned a lot about who I was and how I live on my own. It was definitely worthwhile and I would do it again if I could. "

California State University - Long Beach
Past Review Best Time Of My Life Minus The School Part ;) The University of Queensland: Brisbane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"make sure you take the right classes! "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Truly Life Changing Experience British American Drama Academy: London/ Oxford - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much through all of the acting and theatre-based classes. Living in London, while expensive, was truly an amazing experience and I think we all really fell in love with the city and all that it had to offer. "

University of Southern California
Past Review My Newest Home Away From Home University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about living on my own, adapting to new environments, and building a life in a new place. It was very worthwhile."

Middlebury College
Past Review Definitely Worth It. Hirosaki University: Hirosaki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"What I gained/learned abroad, I feel, cannot simply be answered in this box."

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review The Trip Of A Lifetime University of Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"During my time abroad, we did a lot of traveling as well as teach in schools. While we were traveling, we encountered many different languages that I did not know. This lead me to feel like a student who does not know English and figure out how I could help them learn. I also further learned how to work with diverse learners and..."

Illinois State University
Past Review Already Planning My Next Trip Back! Duke In Istanbul Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about a culture I had previously known nothing about, I met people with very different backgrounds and views on life, I participated in activities I didn't even know existed, I had the opportunity to go to countless historical sites, and I built self confidence in myself. This study abroad program is for the more..."

Duke University
Past Review Wouldn't Change It For Anything. Duke In Istanbul Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Istanbul is a fascinating and incredible city!"

Bowdoin College
Past Review Making Turkey One Of The Home Countries. Duke In Istanbul Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learnt about a completely new country, culture and multiple types of people. Yes is was worth while."

Duke University
Past Review An Adventure British American Drama Academy: London/ Oxford - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself, which is invaluable. I do think I've grown as an actor too. I just wish I enjoyed the process a bit more. I wish I liked my classes more than I did. "

Sarah Lawrence College
Past Review Studying At Aur How I've Learned To Be Myself. The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I've learned to be independent and I've learned to go and do my own things. I've also learned that I need to do what makes me happy and not worry about making other's upset. It was very worthwhile, even when I had a lot of rough patches. "

Central Michigan University
Past Review When In Rome The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying in Rome especially at The American University of Rome was the best decision I have ever made. It is such a small university which was nice, because you really got to know the other students. The faculty and staff of AUR make sure to do anything they absolutely can to make sure you have the best experience possible. I am..."

Central Michigan University
Past Review Valuable Semester, Poor Program Choice The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying abroad is absolutely a worthwhile experience, as you get to travel so much and discover new places and things about yourself. I gained confidence traveling and cultural awareness."

University of Miami
Past Review The Best Semester Of My Life The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I would not change my experience for anything. I wish I did not have to leave and hope to be back again. I've learned a lot about myself and come to appreciate culture and all the different things the world has to offer."

University of Maryland - College Park
Past Review Despite A Few Hiccups, I Would Do It All Again. University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that I could really hack it out on my own. Even though, as an American college student, you have a lot of independence, being abroad and completely alone is a whole new ball game. I wasn't quite sure that I could do it but after spending an entire semester there, shopping for my own groceries, cooking my own meals, pla..."

Middlebury College