4.4 - 9763 Reviews

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 Gained So Much Information About Ethno National Conflict Resolution Queen's University Belfast: Belfast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much valuable information about Northern Ireland's ethno-national conflict and gained insight into their politics, culture, society, sociology, etc. I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in peace and conflict studies!"

University of the Pacific
Past Review Paris, I Love You. Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about myself, and how to be independent. I learned how to immerse myself."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Spectacular! Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Very worthwhile. I was very comfortable traveling in a study abroad group. The itinerary provided me with a focus, a purpose to make the most of my time abroad. "

Florence University of the Arts
Past Review St Andrews: How Can I Possibly Sum It Up? University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that I want to continue to travel for as long as I can, and that I'd like to live abroad someday. I found that I fit in far better in Britain than I ever have in America; you wouldn't think that the culture is that different, but it truly is. It was an incredible experience."

Trinity University
Past Review Becoming More Independent And More Traveled In Four Months Oxford Brookes University: Oxford - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself and what was important to me, I was very glad to have done this program and felt proud of myself for doing something so big. I say it was definitely worthwhile. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review New, But Missing Home School University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was a definitely great opportunity to learn about England and other part of Europe, as well as learn to get in touch with British friends. But I also realized the education I used to receive was more suitable for me "

Middlebury College
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life Paris College of Art: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned to be independent, to take more responsibilities and to say yes to any opportunity that came to me."

Universidad de Monterrey / UDEM
Past Review Great Country, Great Professors, And Great People To Meet. Abo Akademi University: Abo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"When I first got there I definitely wanted to come home and I said that if I could have chosen again I would not have chosen Finland. In hindsight though I really enjoyed all the people I met and the relationships I built and for that reason alone I would go back. "

Presbyterian College
Past Review Three Weeks In Florence Direct Enrollment: Florence - Apicius School of Hospitality

"I learned the value of being more active as we had to walk everywhere and how to appreciate my surroundings. It was totally the best experience ever. I think anyone who can figure out a way to finance a study abroad trip should absolutely do it!"

Florence University of the Arts
Past Review I Will Continue To Travel Abroad! Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design: Jerusalem - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Honestly, how can say it all in a few sentences? The experiences that I have had, has changed me in many more ways than I can even process. To see what I have seen, having done the things that I have done have helped me become a better person. I would want to suggest anyone to go find their place in the world and reap it for eve..."

Kansas City Art Institute
Past Review Not Great Go Somewhere Else For Cheaper And Better Art/Language Education Paris College of Art: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learn how to be independent, fend for myself. It was definitely worthwhile- now I feel like I can pick up and move to any city by myself."

Wheaton College
Past Review Best Three Months Of My Life! American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My time in Greece was 100% worthwhile! It was an adventure, and I gained a new perspective on things. After completely emerging myself in a completely different culture from my own and being accepted with open arms, I learned the importance of understanding people on a deeper level and seeing how cultural differences affect how ..."

Boston College
Past Review Turkey Will Provide You With An Unforgettable Experience Koc University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Overall it was an unforgettable experience and one that I would repeat in a heartbeat. The friends I made and the memories I created will stick with me forever. The Turks say that you can take someone out of Turkey, but you can't take Turkey out of them. I would recommend this program to anyone that wants an atypical study ab..."

Fordham University
Past Review The Best Time Of My Life So Great, I Went Back A Second Time!!! American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how important and exciting it is to interact with people from all over the world with different backgrounds and experiences. I learned how exhilarating it is to explore a new culture. Every day is a new adventure, and I gained that attitude when I came back to the States."

Boston College
Past Review Best Decision Of My Life American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a great group of friends from across the nation that I will stay in touch with likely for the rest of my life. This was by far my most fun and meaningful semester of college. It helped me learn how to live on my own, make new friends, and have a good time dealing with change. The program size was perfect: large enoug..."

University of Iowa
Past Review I Can't Wait To Go Back! Vesalius College: Brussels - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"A more open mind and new perspective on other cultures"

Bentley University
Past Review 3 Month Long Uk/Europe Exploration Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"Travel and gaining cultural education is second to none."

Middlebury College
Past Review Direct Enrollment At Bogazici Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Spending a semester at Bogazici was great. It was everything I hoped from a study abroad experience."

Middlebury College
Past Review I Will Continue To Travel Abroad! University of West Hungary: Sopron - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Honestly, how can say it all in a few sentences? The experiences that I have had, has changed me in many more ways than I can even process. To see what I have seen, having done the things that I have done have helped me become a better person. I would want to suggest anyone to go find their place in the world and reap it for eve..."

Kansas City Art Institute
Past Review Florence Was Amazing Can't Wait To Go Back! Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned to relax and to take advantage of all of the opportunities available to me."

SUNY - Stony Brook
Past Review Go For The Experience And The Art, But Not As A Student. Paris College of Art: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"While I guess this review will probably seem pretty negative, I don't regret anything. Overall I still accomplished a lot and experienced many of the things I wanted to do, but I felt bogged down by my school life. I was able to travel to four new countries around ten new cities. I got to live in one of the biggest, most amazing..."

Kansas City Art Institute
Past Review J Swan Takes On Sydney! University of Technology - Sydney (UTS): Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Self-efficacy in living on my own, finding a job, being successful in new and challenging situations. Incredibly worthwhile."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Really Good Moment, So Interesting ESMOD: Paris - Summer Fashion Programs in Paris

"Techniques used in the fashion world"

ESMOD