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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 Good Experience, Good Grades! University of Hertfordshire: Hatfield - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned about different cultures and places."

San Jose State University
Past Review Scotland Is Amazing Edinburgh Napier University: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to live on my own and in another country. I learned how easy it is to travel on your own and how friendly people can be in other countries. How it is not scary to experience other parts of the world. How much history is in Europe and how plan to see as much as you can in short periods of time. First time for me liv..."

San Jose State University
Past Review It Was Incredible The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was an eye opening experience. I understand what it means to take on more responsibility now. "

Middlebury College
Past Review The Time Of My Life Universidad del Pacifico: Lima - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"extremely worthwhile. learned that i need to travel more"

University of Texas - Arlington
Past Review The Best Part Was Learning The Language And Culture! LSF - Learn French in the South France: French Intensive Course

"I gained in amazing experience to learn about another culture, language, and from this experience I can better understand my own culture. "

University of Southern Maine
Past Review Was Purely Fun University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School

"I learned how to push myself to look for new experiences. It was worthwhile. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Amazing Experience In Paris With Global Semesters American Business School - Paris: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying abroad is the most amazing experince ever, I wish I could go back to Paris right now!"

Robert Morris University
Past Review Best Experience Ever? Yes. American Business School - Paris: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This trip taught me how to be independent"

Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway
Past Review Exciting IADT - Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology: Dun Laoghaire - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The differences between Ireland and the United States. "

Loras College
Past Review Life Changing Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Being independent. Somewhat. I gained independence though a stressful event. "

The Catholic University of America
Past Review This Was The Best Way To Improve My French Speaking And Comprehension Skills! Universite Sainte-Anne: Nova Scotia - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned to listen and speak in French with ease. It was definitely worthwhile! I am better prepared this semester in my French classes. I don't think I would be at the level I am at today without this program."

University of Southern Maine
Past Review The Best Experience Of A Lifetime! Macquarie University: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned a new appreciation for different cultures and ways of living. Even though it was not what I am used to, living in another country is a great way immerse yourself in another culture and learn about how they live. I also met so many different amazing people that I got to share..."

Wheelock College
Past Review A Year In Japan Kanazawa University: Kanazawa - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I got to travel throughout Japan and East Asia, meet some great international friends as well as a few Japanese friends, and improve may Japanese a fair amount so I would say it was definitely worthwhile."

Tufts University
Past Review The Best Ever Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"It was the best time I've ever had."

Cornell University
Past Review Amazing Culture Experience University of Cadiz: Cadiz - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"relationships with fellow students and my host family YES it was worth it"

The College of William and Mary
Past Review Beyond Amazing University of Cadiz: Cadiz - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience abroad was amazing. I learned alot about the Spanish culture, I improved my Spanish and I learned alot about art history. It was definatelly worthwhile and I would love to do it all over again."

The College of William and Mary
Past Review The Best Experience. Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona - UAB / University Autonoma of Barcelona: Direct Enrollment & Exchanges

"I learned so much about the Spanish language and culture. I also was lucky enough to travel to a few different places and experience their cultures. It was the best time of my life and I miss it so much!"

Susquehanna University
Past Review Scotland: The Rugged International Experience University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I became a stronger and more independent person. It was worthwhile, but maybe at a different point in my life."

The College of William and Mary
Past Review Japan Land, A One Of A Kind Place. Kansai Gaidai University: Hirakata - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned A LOT about the culture/ the people. I had an image of Japan before I went, and it was definitely altered. I actually left with more questions than what I came with. Japan is truly a unique place, and people cant even begin to understand it until you've spent a good amount of time there."

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Self Discovery At Its Finest Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"Yes, absolutely! Every second of it was worthwhile and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat."

Austin College
Past Review Unbelievable, Absolutely Changed My Life Plan. University of Winchester: Winchester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a sense of self, determination, and confidence. It was amazing, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. "

Westminster College, MO
Past Review A Life Changing, Challenging Experience University of Manchester: Manchester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned to be self-sufficient and take my relationships with new friends to heart. I also learned the incredible importance of travel. "

Cornell University
Past Review Uppsala A Great Student City Uppsala University: Uppsala - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Definitely worthwhile. I no longer "bike like an American" which I was told in the beginning. Note: if you go to Uppsala the first thing you should do is buy a bike! I made some good friends, got a lot of insight into Swedish culture and improved my Swedish, and became addicted to coffee after a dark winter and many "fika" brea..."

Tufts University
Past Review A Fantastic Experience That I Hope To Have Again In The Future University of Leeds: Leeds - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained new insights into a fantastic culture. I became more independent and discovered my love for traveling, other cultures and other people. It was definitely a worthwhile experience that I hope everyone has the opportunity to take part in. "

Fairfield University
Past Review Excellent Year At Ukc! University Of Kent In Canterbury! University of Kent: Canterbury - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying at the University of Kent in Canterbury (UKC) provided me with an expanded perspective of the world, good memories, and a bunch of international friends. The manageable academic workload allowed ample time for cultural immersion and travel across Europe. Sharing a common language made integrating into the local culture ..."

Western Washington University