4.4 - 9762 Reviews

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 Korea: More Than Meets The Eye Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, the experience was definitely worthwhile. I was able to better understand the Korean society, its values, and get a glimpse on how life is abroad. My experience has promoted me to become more globally aware and well-rounded in interests of various fields. "

University of California - Riverside
Past Review St. Andrews: Keeping A Taste Of The Us In Europe University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about the world being exposed to different people from around the world. I would love to go back to Europe again."

Middlebury College
Past Review Study Abroad At Keele University Keele University: Staffordshire - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"stay on top of classwork so you can go travel and enjoy your weekends/days off."

Bowling Green State University
Past Review An Unforgettable Experience UFV Madrid / Universidad Francisco de Vitoria: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. I learned a lot about the country as well as the people. I also improved my Spanish significantly. I made friends from all over Europe which is something I would not be able to do in the U.S. "

SUNY - College at Brockport
Past Review New Zealand: Laid Back Adventures University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"Yes, I gained confidence and independence. I loved it. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Into China: Dalian Summer Manadarin Immersion Is The Best Thing That Happened To Me! Dongbei University of Finance and Economics: Dalian - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Without a doubt it was worthwhile. The program has helped me changed my perception about China & the Chinese people. "

University of Stirling
Past Review Studying In London King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Extremely worthwhile. Every single day that I've been back, I wish I was still in London. It's so important to choose a location that will fit you. For me, London was exactly that. The culture, the city, the food, the architecture, everything about it was such a great fit for me."

Wellesley College
Past Review It Was A Lot Of Fun And Very Educational! Opened My Eyes To Different Issues. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU): Port Elizabeth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experience opened by eyes to the issues the children in the townships deal with on a daily basis. By working at the homework club I got to talk to the children and some of them spoke of a death of a family member or a community member. It also opened my eyes to some of the racial issues South Africa still deals with today..."

St. Cloud State University
Past Review Semester In London King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes it really was. The confidence and independence that you find while studying abroad, especially in a vibrant city like london, really helps you start to feel like an adult. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Fall In Love With Sweden Linnaeus University - Kalmar: Kalmar - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I can't stress enough how amazing my stay in Sweden was. I met the most amazing people, had the greatest of times, and would do it all over again in a heartbeat."

Western Carolina University
Past Review The South Of Spain: Get Used To Relaxing! Universidad De Jaen: Jaen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. I think I would have liked a larger city. Jaen was not very cool, it got boring and did not have a lot to offer. While I valued my experience it has made me appreciate the US more than ever."

University of Northern Iowa
Past Review U.K. Immersion Program Aye! Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"Beyond worthwhile."

University of California - Merced
Past Review Rough Start, But Smooth Sailing IE Business School: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"yes very much so, life changing experience"

Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management
Past Review Great Experience John Cabot University - Study Abroad in Rome, Italy

"yes"

University of Maryland - College Park
Past Review Language And Internship Program In Moscow: Great Summer Experience Academy of National Economy: Moscow - Summer Language & Internship Program

"I learned a lot about Russia and Russian. I realized I want to focus more in Social studies."

Harvard University
Past Review Study Abroad In Santiago, Chile: A Highly Recommended Experience! Adolfo Ibáñez University: Viña del Mar \ Penalolen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The experiece increaced my self-confidence, my interest in living and working abroad, and my overall cultural awareness. Since my plans were already to live and work abroad, this did not change; however I recommend it as something unforgettable even for people who do not intend to live and work abroad in the future. "

Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management
Past Review "Aix En Provence: A Positive Change In Lifestyle" Institute for American Universities (IAU): The School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Aix-en-Provence, France

"Studying abroad has definitely made me want to pursue international opportunities in my future career."

Bryant University
Past Review Lyon: Salope Lyon II et L'Institut des Etudes Politique: Lyon - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Very worthwhile. I made life-long friends, and improved my French exponentially"

Tulane University
Past Review Iau Institute for American Universities (IAU): The School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Aix-en-Provence, France

"My experience was absolutely worthwhile. I loved the people I met there from different parts of the country, and I loved my host family."

Bryant University
Past Review Aiu London, And Experience Of A Life Time!! Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to become more responsible about school work, and I also learned avaluable information in my field of study. I gained networking connections and I participated in activities that I would never get the opportunity to participate in at my home university. I also made new friends, and thats always a plus!"

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review University Of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I always ruled out Graduate School, but after spending 4 months studying at the University of Edinburgh I fully plan on going back to get my Masters there. As much as I missed Middlebury while abroad, my time in Edinburgh was the best time of my life. Academically, I think that Middlebury is much better suited for me as a studen..."

Middlebury College
Past Review Florence, Italy: An Indelible Treasure Universita degli Studi di Firenze: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. Without a doubt it was the greatest experience of my life."

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review Grenoble, Je T'aime Université Grenoble Alpes: Grenoble - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I was really happy with it. It helped me learn about myself and the world around me, showing me different cultures and ways of life. "

Presbyterian College