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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 Most Amazing Adventure Of My Life Was Made Possibly By Globalinks! University of Western Australia: Perth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that I have a passion for traveling, learning about other cultures, and meeting new people. It was incredibly eye opening and definitely worthwhile."

University of New England
Past Review I Love London Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that I can easily adapt to new environments, and that I am comfortable living on my own. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."

University of Hartford
Past Review Americans In London King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Independence, confidence in navigating and living in a large city, amazing international exposure and travel. Definitely worthwhile"

Middlebury College
Past Review Amazing University of Hong Kong / HKU: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I loved living in Hong Kong and meeting all the people I met. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Most Memorable Experience Of My Life Sogang University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a new perspective about different cultures and how to adapt to another environment. "

Fordham University
Past Review Jacobs, An International Experience With Incredible Science And Research! Constructor University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was so incredibly worthwhile. I learned a lot of advanced organic chemistry and organometallic synthesis and gained a lot from research experience. I met people from all over the world and saw a lot of Europe, taking advantage of my convenient location. Music, art, ultimate frisbee, clubs, beer, good food, good people, lan..."

Wellesley College
Past Review London: Long Lasting Memories University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained knowledge about city-life, London, living on my own and different cultures."

University of Hartford
Past Review The Best Abroad Experience I Could Have Asked For! The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"During my time at AUR I learned how to be an international citizen. I began to value other cultures more than ever before and I adopted parts of other people's lifestyles that I had never been exposed to before. I learned how to interact with all different types of people and I began to value social adaptability more and more. I..."

Boston College
Past Review Best Semester Of My Life University of the Sunshine Coast: Queensland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"how to go with the flow and integrate into the culture. definitely worthwhile"

Presbyterian College
Past Review Unreal Experience!!! Everyone Should Go!! The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Definitely worthwhile, I learned a lot about the Australian culture and the traveling was absolutely amazing."

Middlebury College
Past Review At Least The Poutine Was Good! McGill University: Montreal - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was very hard to break into such a large university in one semester. While exchange students were paired with a buddy, visiting students are not. I spent the first week of class just trying to locate buildings -- I pretty much felt like a freshman. Montreal is a terrific city, but McGill (especially in the wintertime) might n..."

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best Three Months Of My Life University of Roehampton: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"i learned how to live on a budget and i gained numerous friends that i never would have had the chance to meet if i didnt study abroad. it was all worthwile"

Presbyterian College
Past Review Great Thammasat University: Bangkok - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned what it is like to be an international student. These lessons motivated me to help international students when I returned to america. "

University of Texas - Arlington
Past Review An Expected Journey: There And Back Again Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

"My Hebrew improved considerably, I experienced a new culture, and I made amazing friends. I consider this trip extremely worthwhile. "

University of Florida
Past Review An Unexpected Experience In Alcalá De Henares Instituto Franklin-UAH: Alcalá de Henares - Study Abroad in Spain

"I was so pleased to be immersed in a culture where the language was Spanish, because I ended up learning a lot! Definitely a worthwhile experience "

Brandeis University
Past Review Freiburg University of Freiburg: Freiburg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I definitely improved my German and I am happy about that, but it wasn't because of my living situation. I lived with a Host Family for 2 months before semester started and that was the best way! they were super nice and had patience. Also making an effort to eat with German local students who wouldnt change into English helped ..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Life Long Experience In The Vibrant City Of Dublin! American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"I gained lifetime friends in Dublin and it was definitely worthwhile but not long enough"

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Past Review The Best Experience Of My Life (So Far!) American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"It was the best thing I could have ever done. I met so many people, and was able to go so many places. I became incredibly self-sufficient, and am now able to get around foreign cities with little, to-no, problems. I am now able to easily communicate, and make friends with others. It was soso worth it. "

Utica College of Syracuse University
Past Review A Semester To Remember! The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about the Italian culture and language, and even a lot about myself. I made so many friends and fantastic memories that I will carry with me forever! It was definitely worthwhile, I wouldn't change it for the world."

University of Maryland - College Park
Past Review Wonderful Experience That Will Help Me Lead A More Fulfilling And Engaging Life. King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This semester helped me to re-access the importance of a balanced life."

Wellesley College
Past Review Completely In Love With The City Of Edinburgh...I'll Definitely Be Back! University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I had the most amazing semester. I have a hard time being away from home and I'm so happy I didn't let that hold me back from studying abroad. This city is completely magical and the people I met here and the things I experienced (three days in the Highlands, Christmas fair, friends, trip to Rome) were absolutely incredible. Wou..."

Middlebury College
Past Review Best Decision Of My Life! The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience abroad was absolutely worthwhile! I learned more about myself and how to survive on my own in a foreign country. "

Southern New Hampshire University
Past Review Life Changing! University of Alicante: Alicante - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to adapted to foreign costumes and embrace them."

Austin College
Past Review Wales: A Story Of Large Hills Bangor University: Wales - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I was definitely worthwhile, I learned a lot about myself and the world this year."

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review My Time At Iwate University In Morioka Iwate University: Morioka - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a deeper appreciations or what it means to be a foreigner in a new country, the value of being able to stand on your own two feet, that people from all around the world are just individual opportunities to recognize how similar we are, show those people are going to be some of the greatest friends you could ever ask for..."

The University of Texas at Austin