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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 Duisburg Is Awesome. Loved The People And The Independence Of A Year Abroad University of Duisburg-Essen: Duisburg & Essen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"i learned so much i dont think i could express it all in this word box. I learned about cultures, languages, myself, beers, europe, the transportation systems. I learned to enjoy life and not take happiness and the little things for granted. But i would reccomend getting a bike once you get here. Spring and summer are expone..."

Western Washington University
Past Review I Loved My Time In Lisboa! University Institute of Lisbon / ISCTE-IUL: Lisbon - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It gave perspective on the affluence of the United States even relative to other developed countries, such as Portugal and Spain. "

Loras College
Past Review Oxford Study Abroad Year University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I spent all of my time working one-on-one with my professors. It was great because it meant that I got to learn about exactly what interested me, as well as hone in on particular writing skills that I felt I lacked. The professors themselves were incredibly learned, interesting and, for the most part, kind. I'm not sure I cou..."

Wellesley College
Past Review No Problems, Good Teachers, Nice Campus Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"I learned to get by with less stuff. I saw many different ways that people live across Europe. I also gained many new friends. Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. If I did it over again I would probably think about going somewhere a little more exotic, but London is a fantastic city with free museums, lots of shows, and a..."

Trinity University
Past Review I Love Beijing Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My Chinese improved so quickly and dramatically I still haven't processed the idea that I seriously would spend days and days without speaking a word of English. I am planning to try to recreate many of the dishes I got to taste in China over the next semester because it was so healthy and delicious. I was homesick a lot of the ..."

Trinity University
Past Review Big City Adult: Independence, Money, And Travel University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I loved being abroad in London: it felt like the beginning of my ascent into adulthood. The independence I had and the accessibility of a social life and travel made me feel empowered and helped me solidify my wants and my personality. I am very fond of the friends I made and the classes I took. If I could change it, though, I w..."

Wellesley College
Past Review A Challenging And Rewarding Year At Oxford Mansfield College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"It pushed me and helped me grow academically, and I gained many new friends. It was definitely worthwhile!"

Wellesley College
Past Review Come For Lse, Stay For London. London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I learned I could live on my own, which felt great. I gained a few very close friends which made the year worth it. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Great Way To Travel Through Europe University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"It was generally worthwhile, although what I really enjoyed was having the time to travel rather than the program itself. The two six-week long breaks and the limited class time commitments meant I could go a lot of places. I went on Mediterranean cruises (go with a lot of friends if you do--it's more fun and cheaper, and it o..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Tel Aviv, Close To My Heart Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

"While I was abroad, I grew into the person that I am today. I am a strong and independent woman and before I studied in Israel, I was sheltered and did not realize how much more was out there in the world. The lifestyle, culture, and sites of Tel Aviv are incredible and if I could, I would do it all over again, even the summer h..."

University of Rhode Island
Past Review Constantly Nastalgic For Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

"Where do I begin! I learned what it's like to live in Tel Aviv: from grocery shopping, to public transportation, local cuisines - and all the while learning how to grow from the experience. It was life changing. "

California State University - Chico
Past Review Best Experience All Around! Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

"While abroad I took a large leap forward and matured. When returning home I was prepared and anxious to take on any experience and opportunity that came my way."

University of Vermont
Past Review Unreal! One Of The Most Exciting Experience/Journey Of My Life. Macquarie University: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about the australian culture and their views on the world. It was exciting to see how another country lifestyles and traditions."

Providence College
Past Review Unforgettable Semester In Belgium Vesalius College: Brussels - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about a different lifestyle than America. It opened my horizons and I gained insight on European business through my internship and about European culture. It was the most beneficial experience ever, and I can not stop recommending it. "

University of Oklahoma
Past Review Experience Of A Life Time IADT - Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology: Dun Laoghaire - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Living in a culture different than your own. Definitely worthwhile."

Loras College
Past Review A Total Blast: Challenging And Rewarding! University of Reading: Reading - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Obviously I learnt a lot about the language (but that's the point of my degree, isn't it?) but also the culture and living style. Spent a lot of time visiting the country and saw wonderful places. I also met great friends and very nice people from here and there (basically all around the world, being an exchange student makes ..."

Past Review Best Experience Of My Life! La Trobe University: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I realized that there is so much of the world to learn that you can't learn in the classroom. In a year, I've learned so much about myself and the world that I never thought possible. Definitely worth my while."

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
Past Review Eye Opening Universidad De Santiago de Compostela: Santiago de Compostela - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself when having to step out of my comfort zone and live somewhere new for four months. I also learned a lot about who I am and who I appear to be through the eyes of people from all different countries."

Loras College
Past Review C Don! University College Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about wonderful ways to think, learn, and live my life."

Bentley University
Past Review An Experience Everyone Must Try. Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"Tolerance, Patience, Acceptance, Social skills, an better understanding of american culture, practical skills etc... "

Illinois State University
Past Review To Study Abroad In Ireland Was Amazing! IADT - Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology: Dun Laoghaire - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile. I would do the study abroad again in a heart beat. I gain more knowledge about the world. I gain insight about my self, how other perceive America, and European culture. "

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

"Time management and networking with professionals in my field of interest "

Brandeis University
Past Review Tough But Rewarding London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"Time management, increase in networking with professionals"

Brandeis University
Past Review Loving Life While In Europe Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I loved every second of it"

Illinois State University
Past Review I Got To Explore A Part Of The World I Could Only Dream Of Before. Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I learned how to live. It was more than worthwhile."

Illinois State University