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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 New Zealand: So Much Fun Victoria University of Wellington: Wellington - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained such a bigger view of the world. It sounds really cliche, but studying abroad really did change my life for the better. It really made me re-evaluate what's important in life and, more importantly, what I want to do with my life. I'm not sure I would have had such an eye-opener without studying abroad."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Best Place In The World, Nz. University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"Absolutely. I gained a lot of knowledge about who I am and what I am interested in doing in my life."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Florence, The City Of My Life Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I realized that everyone has a different culture and respecting their culture is very important."

Illinois State University
Past Review Florence, Italy Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I think students who travel abroad gain far more perspective and independence than students who don't."

Illinois State University
Past Review Roma: Amazing Experience With Life Adjustments The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My study abroad experience was amazing, despite its ups and downs. I was easily able to travel from Rome and see A LOT of European big cities. I also was able to learn about italian culture and living situations, as well as political outlook."

Boston College
Past Review Studying With Sorrento Lingue Was Awesome!! Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"Studying abroad has opened my eyes to the wonders and history of the world and especially Italy."

Abroad101 University
Past Review Amazing Experience In Paris Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I definitely learned so many things. Mostly about myself."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Exchange In Copenhagen Copenhagen Business School: Copenhagen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes"

Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management
Past Review Pamplona: Historic City With Plenty Of Culture And Scenery Universidad Pública de Navarra: Pamplona - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes I feel this exchange was worthwhile. I came to the country with a very basic Spanish speaking ability and returned almost fluent. It has definitely opened my eyes to so much European culture that I didn't know before. As far as future plans, the program has made me want to pursue more foreign language studies. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Ldm: Florence Time Of My Life! Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"Amazing! I learned so much about different cultures and broadened my views of the world. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Australia: The Life Changing Journey The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I figured out things I didn't want to studya and I ended up making life long friends."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Germany Is Super! FU-BEST: Berlin - European Studies Program

"The program was very worth it. Culture exposure, while meeting people from all over the world. I also took courses that helped me decide whether or not I would want to pursue in that field or not in the near future. "

University of California - Merced
Past Review Buenos Aires, A City Of Life, Of Culture, Of Music, Of Wealth And Extreme Poverty. Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina: Buenos Aires - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Most importantly, I had the opportunity to work in an NGO who help children of the streets and of the slums. Helped me see the hidden part of our world. Also, the enthusiasm, the sense of life, etc. is a great quality of Argentinia."

Villanova University
Past Review Accademia Dell'arte: Why Arezzo Is The Best Accademia dell'Arte: Arezzo - Performing Arts in Tuscany

"I can't even put into words all that I gained. So much knowledge and confidence, and so many friends, and that's only the concrete things. There should be a 'Hell Yes' answer for "Would you choose the same program?" I loved it so much. It's inspired me to try and become at least semi-fluent in Italian, and it's convinced me I..."

Sarah Lawrence College
Past Review Florence An Experience Of A Lifetime Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I learned that outside of the place that I grew up there is a whole world of different people, cultures, and personalities. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Four Months Of Fika (Or, My Time At Uppsala University) Uppsala University: Uppsala - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Absolutely. I've met so many amazing people from all over the world and gained a respect for a country that I admittedly knew very little about before my study abroad. I got to see a little bit more of the world, and I wouldn't trade it for anything."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Istanbul: The Bridge Koc University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"i learned to enjoy life more and relax. i now want to live in europe and teach."

Fordham University
Past Review Rome Was An Experience Of A Lifetime The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Extremely. I learned a lot about myself, made a ton of friends, and got to see the other half of the world."

Towson University
Past Review Gold Coast, Australia Bond University Bond University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"DEFINITELY. It was the best four months of my life!"

Truman State University
Past Review Galway Rules! University of Galway: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, I learned a ton about my host country's culture, it was the experience of a lifetime."

Villanova University
Past Review Historic St Andrews Gave Me A New Perspective On History University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Scotland was a beautiful country. I was able to travel on my own both around Scotland and internationally, that has given me so much confidence and freedom. I got such a new perspective on history, and loved being able to not only see, but study in and around buildings as old as those on the St Andrews campus. Living with intern..."

University of Southern Maine