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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 Beautiful Roma! The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, i would do it again!!!!! I loved Rome and can't wait to go back to italy and use my Italian skills."

Marymount University
Past Review Rome Loved The City, Hated The Romans John Cabot University - Study Abroad in Rome, Italy

"Gave me a great outside perspective on the world"

University of Florida
Past Review Study Abroad In Australia: A Change Of Perspective Thats Changed My Life Edith Cowan University: Perth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experience was priceless. I learned to become more independent, and more socially outgoing. This experience has made me see how people approach their studies in a different way. I feel that I am more determined and hard working because of this experience. It was the breath of free air that I needed after having a stream of ..."

SUNY Purchase
Past Review Kind, Fun, And Spontaneous Seoul Seoul National University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I strongly recommend this program to anyone considering to study abroad in Korea. I just decided to do this exchange because I was going to Korea anyways, but this experience went way beyond my expectation. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Heidelberg: The Most Underrated Place On Earth That Permanently Changed My Outlook On Life. Schiller International University: Heidelberg - Study Abroad in Germany

"My study abroad didn't change me, it just caused me to uncover the part of me that I did not yet know existed. I have found respect for every single culture in the world since meeting so many international students who are all just doing the same thing I was, trying to get by and make the best of what you have. I no longer find ..."

University of Southern Maine
Past Review Angers, France: Where Friendships Begin Centre International d'Etudes Francaises (CIDEF): Angers - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"i can now see how it changes other people more clearly and will be better prepared in preparing future students for a similar experience"

Illinois State University
Past Review England: Best Home Away From Home Experience You'll Ever Have. Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"With the friends and memories I made, i'll never regret it. "

Bethel University & Seminary
Past Review Florence~ Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"YES. I learned so much about the world. It opened my eyes to so many new things! It is impossible to encompass my experience with words. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Lovely London Town Stole My Heart Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It made me become independent and have a thirst for travel and learning about other cultures. It also made me very inspired with the beauty and history in the city. Its magical"

University of Wisconsin - Stout
Past Review Studying Abroad London One Of The Best Experiences Of My Life Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I had one of the best study abroad experiences. I made great friends, and was able to travel all throughout Europe. I loved London, and had an amazing time night and day there. I look forward to the chance to be able to return-hopefully sometime soon!"

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Past Review "Botswana: Boring But Invigorating" University Of Botswana University of Botswana: Gaborone - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I understand, to a degree, the potential for new businesses going into Africa which interests me a lot. "

Towson University
Past Review Prague Is A Lot Of Fun. Czech Technical University: Prague - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"So much fun. The experiences and friends I gained from this trip are incredible. It opens up your mind to completely different ways of life."

Kansas State University
Past Review Scotland: Culturally Life Changing Yet Academically Light University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience was absolutely worthwhile. I gained better understanding of people my age from different countries. It really doesn't matter where you come from because many of us are still going through the same things. I also feel a lot more comfortable traveling alone as well as in Europe. People are very friendly and if you're..."

Clark University
Past Review Madrid, Spain Gave Me A Chance To Discover A New Me, Learn Lots And Have A Blast At The Same Time. Tandem Madrid: Madrid - University Spanish Program

"My experience was greatly worthwhile. Due to stress caused from my visa it definitely took some of the pleasure and value out of it. I am much more culturally tolerant and people wise than I was before I did this program. I am very fluent in the language and can live by myself in the country with few problems accompanying me...."

Clark University
Past Review Studying In Lima, Peru Has Made Me Much More Competitive As A Future Business Leader Pontifical Catholic University of Peru / PUCP: Lima - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about developing economies, and future opportunities in Peru."

Pepperdine University
Past Review Amazing Pamplona! Universidad Pública de Navarra: Pamplona - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I completely fell in love with northern Spain, which was nothing like I had expected. My Spanish and understanding of Spanish culture improved a lot, and, although I didn't think it possible, the whole experience made me want to travel, eat, and experience the world even more than before! (I am hoping to become a travel journali..."

University of Missouri - Columbia
Past Review Hong Kong: An Experience To Remember Chinese University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes! I was able to travel and experience a different culture doing the similar everyday life I would be in my home country. I want to travel more and perhaps I might apply to graduate school abroad. I am also considering, after my academics, I might want to live and work abroad. "

University of California - Merced
Past Review Chile: Si Po'! University of Concepción: Concepcion - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I think learning how to function in such a different culture was very beneficial. When I first got there, I was annoyed that they weren't punctual, but I learned that they are just more relaxed about time, and loosened up."

St. Cloud State University
Past Review Awes Om E Universidad Rey Juan Carlos: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"bring money"

University of the Pacific
Past Review Stirling: Rainbows And Friends University of Stirling: Scotland - International Summer School

"It definitely worked on my patience. The educational system is the only reason for it being 4 instead of 5 stars. It just didn't fit me as well as my home university does and tried my patience. I learned so much about the rest of Europe by living with people from all over. They don't hate us as much as we are led to believe :) I..."

University of Northern Iowa
Past Review Belize: Likely For You If Mayan Ruins And A Barrier Reef Sound Like Your Sort Place. Galen University: San Ignacio - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Study abroad has not changed my academic interests or future plans, but it has opened my eyes to the realities developing countries struggle with. I learned how to better appreciate the social and political climates people live within."

New Mexico State University
Past Review Guangzhou Is The Craziest Place In The World Sun Yat-Sen University: Guangzhou - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that you can't rely on an institution. Go your own way."

Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management