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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 Bridge Hong Kong Baptist University: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a greater Chinese language skill. I've explored the land. I've made great friends. This program is something that I'm glad that I did. "

Pace University
Past Review Experience Australia University of Technology - Sydney (UTS): Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a ton, I made a lot of new friends, I loved playing Ultimate on the UTS team. I went to Uni games. Overall I had a very unique experience here and I loved it. It was a great experience. "

Pace University
Past Review One Line Is Way To Short... Kwansei Gakuin University: Nishinomiya - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"While I learned a little in the classes, just living here helped me learn a lot. Cliche as it is, living in another country for some time kicks you forcefully out of your comfort zone and that experience is amazing. It's tough, it's not what you expect, and it makes you react. For me, that's awesome, to some it scares the hell o..."

University of the Pacific
Past Review Fjords, Beaches, And Volcanoes: Tramping Around New Zealand University of Canterbury: Christchurch - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile. I definitely learned a lot about myself, living more independently, balancing exploration of a new place with study, and planning economical trips."

SUNY - College at Geneseo
Past Review Unreal Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I learned a plethora of life lessons that will be valuable in the future"

Illinois State University
Past Review Best Experience Of A Lifetime! Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"This experience was most definitely worthwhile. I got to emerse myself in a cuture and I absoultely loved it. I learned more about the beauty that surrounded me as well as learn about the people and what shapes the culture they embrace so proudly. "

Illinois State University
Past Review The Best Study Abroad Experience The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. "

University of Texas - El Paso
Past Review Loved It! And Would Do It All Over Again. University of Nottingham: Nottingham - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained the experience of a lifetime by traveling across Europe and meeting so many amazing people from all over the world. More than anything my experience was validating in understanding what my personal strengths and weaknesses are."

The College of William and Mary
Past Review A Great Semester In The Uk University of South Wales: Cardiff - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience abroad was amazing - mostly because I took advantage of my time and traveled a lot and met awesome people! "

Presbyterian College
Past Review Glad I Got To Travel University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to live a long way away from my parents on a small budget with little clothing. It was worthwhile, but I wish I'd met some better people."

The College of William and Mary
Past Review Florence: Food, Friends And Fun Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"It was so worthwhile. I feel as though I matured and learned so much. I chose Italy because I am into cooking, food and wine and I am very pleased with my decision. "

Truman State University
Past Review It Was A Life Changing Experience That Can't Be Summed Up In A Line. University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This is an absolutely impossible question to answer. I've begun to see my life through "Pre-Ireland" and "Post-Ireland" viewpoints. I learned so much about myself, my interests, my desires, my possibilities, and my friends. I wouldn't trade it for ten sacks of diamonds. So yes, it was worthwhile - though that is an understatemen..."

Presbyterian College
Past Review Really A Amazing Experience. University of Wales - Trinity Saint David: Carmarthen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained insights into a different culture and was able to see europe. "

Presbyterian College
Past Review Learning In London St Mary's University: Twickenham, Greater London - Study Abroad + Internship, Semester or Full Academic Year

"I learned to be more independent and to stay on top of my academics. I did not feel that I learned as much as I could have though, simply because of the class structure. Having class once a week makes it more difficult to make connections between lectures, and it is harder to stay focused. I loved traveling, but even in Londo..."

Presbyterian College
Past Review Best 4 Months Of My Life University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Always keep a positive attitude and go into it with an open mind, you'll get to try a lot more that way. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would go back in a heartbeat."

University of North Dakota
Past Review Ireland: A Different Place University of Galway: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Of course it was worthwhile. It may not have been exactly what I wanted all the time and perhaps I would have chosen a different program if I could have, but I have now had this experience and have grown and learned more about myself because of it. So, I can't say that it wasn't worthwhile, because it is now a part of my life. "

Barnard College
Past Review The Best Experience Of My Life So Far. Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that I want to go back to Korea"

Marywood University
Past Review Great Friendships, Amazing City. Monash University: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"So much about the human body, study so much of bodily processes, got to see what it was like to go to school at a highly academic university."

University of Hawaii - Manoa
Past Review Amazing Culture, People, And Experience! Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts: Ansung - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to be independent, how to create great relationships with people who you do not have much in common with, how to embrace different cultures, and how to appreciate all the experiences we were given. It was definitely worthwhile."

Illinois State University
Past Review Best Decision Of My Life!! University of Hertfordshire: Hatfield - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worth while. I know it's cliche, but it really is an experience of a life-time where you make new friends away from your home, try new things, travel and explore places you never thought you would go to, and so on. Best decision you could make in your college career. Don't hesitate. Just DO it ;-) "

San Jose State University
Past Review Studying Abroad Was The Best Decision I Ever Made. University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much about myself and what I am capable of. It was the most worthwhile experience I have ever had. I would recommend EVERYONE to study abroad."

Illinois State University
Past Review It Was A Good Experience But It Was Hard Being Away From Home For So Long. Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts: Ansung - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned more about how to live on my own and what it may be like to live in a big city (I didn't live in a big city while abroad but some of the experiences are similiar to those that you might experience in one). And, yes, I would say it was worth while."

Illinois State University
Past Review Awesome Paderborn University: Paderborn - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Gained new friends and an appreciation for European cultures. Yes."

Illinois State University
Past Review Best And Most Memorable Experience Of My Life Lorenzo de’ Medici – Two Italies (Florence and Tuscania)

"To be more independent and how to live on your own. It was definitely worth it. "

Illinois State University
Past Review My Life Has Changed Because Of This Experience. Universidad Centroamericana, José Simeón Cañas: El Salvador - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I have gained a new outlook on life that connects my life with those in the most oppressed parts of the world. My spiritual life flourished as a result of this experience and I look forward to bringing all these insights back to the Fordham community. My heart feels ready to take on the world and show it that it can still change..."

Fordham University