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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, Venezuela, The United Kingdom, and Ireland.

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 21, 2025
Past Review The Most Amazing Experiences All In One Semester Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I learned a lot more about another culture and way of life and within the classes, specifically my photography class, I learned more styles of photography and gained more techniques. The whole experience was very worthwhile. "

University of the Pacific
Past Review Eye Widening Queen's University Belfast: Belfast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was a very worthwhile experience. I gained a worldly perspective. From interacting with other international students, I learned all about their culture and country. I made global connections. I took political classes that taught about European politics so I gained a lot of knowledge about the subject. I also enjoyed experienc..."

Presbyterian College
Past Review Best Adventure Of My Life! University of Alicante: Alicante - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned to be confident in myself and know that I can get through anything."

Austin College
Past Review Best Four Months Of My Life Bond University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes it was worthwhile, I made some of my best friends. I also learned to calm down; Australians are much less stressed."

Bentley University
Past Review Amazing! But England Is Super Expensive Royal Holloway, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Maturity, independence. It was very worthwhile"

Bentley University
Past Review Cheers London University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that, fortunately, in almost every major European city it's not too hard to find someone that speaks English. It was great to see the different cultures and to learn about our "cousins" (as they call us) across the pond in London. It was worthwhile and I would recommend it."

Middlebury College
Past Review It's Impossible Not To Fall In Love With Singapore <3 Nanyang Technological University: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was beyond worthwhile. I learned more than I ever thought I would while abroad. I gained so many new experiences and learned a lot about myself and the world. Most importantly I learned (the hard way) that I can do anything by myself. I cannot begin to put into words how amazing Singapore and Southeast Asia are. I want to go ..."

Bentley University
Past Review Amazing City, Hard Classes University of Hong Kong / HKU: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned a lot from the culture"

Bentley University
Past Review A Long Vacation Ocasionally Interrupted By School Universidad de Pompeu Fabra (UPF): Barcelona - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to live on my own and travel to different countries and to communicate with people who speak languages foreign to me. I would do it again in a heartbeat."

Bentley University
Past Review Love The City, Hate The School, Dont Do A Homestay Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"it was very worthwhile, i learned a lot about the world on a global scale and stopped thinking america was all there is "

Bentley University
Past Review An Inside Into The Spanish Culture Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Spanish culture. Spanish language. Travel in Europe. Meeting new people. "

Bentley University
Past Review A True Learning Experience Nova Scotia Exchange: Nova Scotia - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile, I learned a lot of history and was surrounded by the historic sites I was learning about. I was interested in the culture and got to experience more city life. This was my second time abroad, I absolutely loved my first program (UEA, Norwich, UK) and I miss it every day even 2 years later, Canada wa..."

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review A Semester Down Under Is The Best Adventure In My Life. Bond University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how another country differs from my own, whether its through the government, the food, the transportation, the schooling, etc. All of this creates a learning experience, and either helps me appreciate the comforts of my home country more, or opens my eyes to new options that I would like to see changed here at home. T..."

Bentley University
Past Review Blonde Girls, Amazing People, Great Parties, Tasty Beaches, I Love Australia Bond University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"i learned to be a tiger. totally worthwhile. i learned a lot about myself"

Bentley University
Past Review Breathtaking! Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"The experience was absolutely worth while. It was opportunity to see the world, something most people don't have the chance to do. I learned the different lifestyle of an Italian family which was possible through my home stay. If I had the chance, I would do it all again in a second."

Bentley University
Past Review Beautiful City, Culture And People Vienna University of Economics and Business: Vienna - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I LOVED my study abroad experience. I enjoyed Vienna so much. I loved the culture and people. I was just very disappointed with WU-Wien and my courses there. Other than that I would recommend Vienna to everyone who wants to study abroad."

Bentley University
Past Review Most Fun You Will Ever Have Bond University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned a lot about myself, by see how I act in a similar, yet different environment from home. Also, just living away from friends and family you gain some more independence. "

Bentley University
Past Review Amazing Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about the culture, food, language, and many other things. I also learned a lot about other countries other than Korea because there were a ton of international students. And the semester was definetly worth it."

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was so worthwhile! I got to learn every little thing about a new city, met tons of new people, and traveled so much. I learned not just about the Spanish culture but about all the cities I traveled to. It is incredible how you can learn so much more outside the classroom just from living in a new city."

Bentley University
Past Review Beautiful City, Below Average University Vienna University of Economics and Business: Vienna - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned a ton about the Austrian culture, food, and traditions. I found the whole experience to be worthwhile except for housing and the university"

Bentley University
Past Review Do I Have To Leave? University College Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself from this program. I was able to see a good portion of Europe which was awesome. Definitely worthwhile, very glad I decided to come here"

Bentley University
Past Review Passionate Teachers, Homey Environment, But Tons Of Adventure Outside. Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I have such a better understanding and appreciation for all Asian cultures. I am still discovering things that I visited or saw in China that I didn't understand at the time, but have such amazing significance to history or the world today."

Austin College
Past Review Memorable Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"i gained a new appreciation for the US and it was worthwhile, although i gained a new appreciation for the US i loved my time abroad and learned alot about different cultures and i wouldnt take any of it back "

Bentley University