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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 Bennecelli B*****S!!! The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"So many things from education stuff to personal things about myself and living with others as well as a completely new culture. It can be overwhelming, but so worth it and there are always people around if things get confusing or tough!"

Rollins College
Past Review Broaden Your Horizons, Come To Rome! John Cabot University - Study Abroad in Rome, Italy

"It helps you getting to know new cultures and appreciate your own as well"

Past Review London: The Loudest And Most Exciting City In The World London Metropolitan University: Study Abroad in London

"I gained more knowledge about myself than I ever could have living in the states. Definitely worthwhile "

University of the Pacific
Past Review Loved My Time In Italy The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a wider perspective of the world through living in Rome and traveling to other countries. I met so many local people in Rome that made my experience worthwhile. I also learned a lot about other cultures that I couldn't have experienced by just reading about it in a book."

Northeastern University
Past Review It Was Phenomenal! Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I gained a sense of confidence in myself and gain an better understanding how Greeks live on a day to day basis. It was definitely worth while."

CUNY - Queens College
Past Review American In Rome! The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot with this experience. I will be taking a lot of tips back to the states with me. I definitely learned to be more conservative, with everything. "

Florida Atlantic University
Past Review A Wonderful Experience The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about Italian culture and the cultures of other countries I travelled to, but most importantly I learned a lot about myself and became much more independent."

University of Maryland - College Park
Past Review Unforgetable The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained an immense appreciation for other cultures as well as my own that I did not have prior to going to abroad. This is probably one of the best things I could have taken away from this experience. "

Saint Josephs University
Past Review Incredible Akita International University: Akita - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Absolutely worthwhile. What I learned is mostly covered in a previous section on this form, but i learned a lot of japan, about people, about myself, and probably more."

Millsaps College
Past Review Each Second Mean't The World! Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I have gained so much my time abroad, I have grown into such a mature young adult and couldn't have done it without my amazing Internship as a Wedding Planner at Sorrento Sunland! I would recommend doing an internship for any student looking to gain an advantage for their futures! They are now family to me and have been here for..."

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Past Review Grenoble Summer Study Abroad Université Grenoble Alpes - CUEF - University Center for French Studies

"My language skills improved immensely and I learned a lot about French culture and every day life. It was definitely worthwhile."

Pacific University
Past Review Wonderful Experience! Study Abroad at SRISA: Accredited Semester - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Design

"I learned a lot in class, but also travelling, visiting museums, eating food, talking to locals, shopping etc. It was worth every penny and I would go again if I had the time. "

Colorado State University
Past Review A Trip Of A Lifetime! Amazing People, Amazing Culture! University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"One of the biggest skills I gained through my travels is my ability to adapt. I know how to adapt to different surroundings, communicate through language barriers and interact with different cultures. The ability to adapt is so important in a work environment."

Central Michigan University
Past Review I'm Already Planning My Return Trip American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained perspective on another culture that I hope to share with others in the future. This trip also increased my desire to travel more. This trip was one of the best decisions of my life. "

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Past Review An Experience To Remember Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"From coming abroad, I learned more about myself than I think I ever would have in the US. Personally I grew a lot, maturity, independence, patience are just a few things that will be tested while you are abroad. I also gained a lot of skills here at Sant' Anna Institute such as: problem solving, interpersonal communication, and ..."

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Past Review Feels Like Home Universidad Católica de Honduras: Tegucigalpa - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Absolutely, really helps for major"

Trinity University
Past Review Fun And Psuedo Independent Experience Japan Women's University: Tokyo & Kawasaki City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I got the opportunity to have a fun and what I am describing as a pseudo-independent experience. I say that because while I did live with a host family and had professors and staff who were invested in my well-being, comfort, and happiness, I also had the opportunity to explore an entirely new country mostly alone. I was able to..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Rigorous Academic Summer Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The courses taught were rigorous and time-consuming but it was worthwhile"

Brandeis University
Past Review Lse Summer School London School of Economics (LSE): Direct Enrollment in LSE Summer School

"I got to learn a lot about so many different cultures. It was an amazing experience. I didn't expect to meet someone new every single day."

Bentley University
Past Review Great Summer In London London School of Economics (LSE): Direct Enrollment in LSE Summer School

"I learned a lot about finance and had a great time exploring London and Europe. It was definitely a worthwhile experience"

Bentley University
Past Review Dunedin Like Small Burlington, Better Farmers Market, Great Accents University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"Absolutely. I gained time spent in another country. I did a lot of yoga and saw a lot of places. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Amazing Experience London School of Economics (LSE): Direct Enrollment in LSE Summer School

"Learned how to better communicate with individuals from different cultures. It was absolutely worthwhile. "

Bentley University
Past Review Thessaloniki Stole My Heart! American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Confidence, friends and memories for a lifetime. I would do it again in a heartbeat. "

American College of Thessaloniki (ACT)