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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 Sharks, Lasers, And Typhoons. International Christian University: Tokyo - Direct Enrollment and Exchange

"Is that even a question? Aside from the will to live again, I improved my Japanese skills, was able to truly find my passion in life, and finally come to an environment where I felt I could thrive. Heck if I could apply to college over again, armed with the knowledge I have now as a senior, I would have probably picked ICU over ..."

University of California - Riverside
Past Review Vacation Université de Cergy-Pontoise: Cergy-Pontoise - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about the culture, and the way of life. It was definitely worthwhile "

Valparaiso University
Past Review Amazing City, Amazing Country, Amazing Culture, Average University Universidad Iberoamericana / IBERO: Mexico City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I really improved my Spanish; I learned a ton about a country that is really important to the US that I had never really studied before; and I had tons of amazing, unforgettable experiences with great people."

Fordham University
Past Review Incredible Universidad de las Americas - Puebla / UDLAP : Puebla - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained extreme knowledge of the culture and better understanding of the people and their traditions, norms, and though processes. Also I succeeded in bettering my language skills. It was definitely worthwhile and an amazing experience."

Valparaiso University
Past Review Oxford University: Work Hard, Play Hard. University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I learned so much about British and other foreign cultures, mostly from the friends that I made. I am a totally different person now, with so much worldly knowledge. It was absolutely worthwhile, and I would do it again in an instant. "

Fordham University
Past Review Acd A Life Changing And Memorable Experience American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"This was a life changing experience for me. I recommend any student who wants to study abraod to study at ACD in Ireland. Our living arrangements are amazing, surrounded by places to eat, go out, and walk to school. You are likly to make friends with people you will continue to keep in touch with. ACD professors understand that ..."

Lynn University
Past Review An Interesting Experience The University of Queensland: Brisbane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was certainly worthwhile. I learned that I really have priorities and wish to see the world. I tried to make every moment count."

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Past Review The Duke Of Experiences Griffith University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Improved my english, learned how to surf, how to challenge myself in a new way. Definitely worth it"

University of Oslo
Past Review Dances With Crepes Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"i learned that new cultures are worth learning about and worth exploring. Yes, it was very worthwhile."

Illinois State University
Past Review Taiwan In A Nutshell National Chengchi University (NCCU): New Taipei City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to communicate with students of many different backgrounds and languages using common phrases, gestures and images. I also learned how to live and travel throughout foreign countries with other international students. It was definitely a worthwhile and once in a lifetime experience."

Illinois State University
Past Review Best Decision I Ever Made Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"the ability to adapt to my environment, and live among a new culture. definitely worthwhile"

Illinois State University
Past Review London The Wonderful Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile, I gain knowledge about myself and what I am capable of. Also I whole new group of friends that I will forever cherish."

University of Hartford
Past Review Absolutely Amazing! Student Teaching At University Of Brighton University of Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so, so much about teaching in the UK. I learned about how locals live and work in the community. It was absolutely worthwhile!!!!"

Illinois State University
Past Review Excellent. University of Zaragoza: Zaragoza - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile. I didn't gain a lot of tangible things from this trip. It was more how it grew me as a person and how it made me so much more confident. "

Valparaiso University
Past Review The Best Decision I Have Made In My Life Thus Far. The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that you will never regret the things you did do but you will regret all the things you didn't do. Take advantage of everything you can while you are there. It was SO beyond worthwhile and was the best experience of my life."

Towson University
Past Review Progressing; 'Bigger Picture' Griffith University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"yes don´t give up, hard-working, developing your own skills, motivation"

Griffith University
Past Review My Experience At Yonsei Summer School Was Very Nice. Yonsei University: Yonsei International Summer School

"it was worthwhile. I had made chances to meets friends from all over the world and it was nice to share stories with them. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Florence, Italy: Study Abroad Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I gained a cultural understanding of Italy. It was worthwhile "

Illinois State University
Past Review Eastern World Adventures Payap University: Chiang Mai - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I have grown as a person and learned so much, especially patience. It's hard to describe everything that I've learned, but it was the most worthwhile thing I've done so far in my life. "

Drake University
Past Review Discovering Happiness Within The Unknown Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I learned how easy it is to travel and how happy traveling makes me. I also learned who I like to travel with and became much more confident figuring things out on my own. Finally, I learned a lot about so many different cultures."

Illinois State University
Past Review Fun And Eye Opening University of Sunderland: Sunderland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"yes it was worthwhile, gained a lot of independence, confidence and great friends! "

Illinois State University
Past Review Let's Go Again! Kwansei Gakuin University: Nishinomiya - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, it was worthwhile. I gained a much better understanding of Japan and its people."

University of the Pacific
Past Review European Adventures Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"Being independent isn't scary as much as it is exciting!"

Illinois State University
Past Review Leicester: Not Quite London University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"IT WAS THE MOST AMAZING EVENT IN THE HISTORY OF MY LIFE !!!! "

Illinois State University
Past Review Roma: The Eternal City The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, coming to Rome changed my life! In fact, I will remain in Rome working at a non-governmental organization for another year. This studying abroad experience has changed my life! "

The American University of Rome