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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 My Experience Studying In France L'Universite Catholique de l'Ouest / Catholic University of the West: Angers - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about the culture and lifestyle. I plan to return to France to visit more of the country. "

Truman State University
Past Review Royal Holloway: Bloody Brilliant. Royal Holloway, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Without hesitation it was definitely worth it. I learned a lot about all the areas mentioned in the survey, but in particular about myself as a person. I met a lot of tremendous people and gained a bigger sense of confidence and self awareness. I cannot recommend studying abroad, in any country, enough. "

Providence College
Past Review "The Perugia Experience" Umbra Institute: Perugia - Direct Enrollment in Semester, Summer or Academic Year Programs

"I am able to handle stressful situations better and feel so much more independent. "

Presbyterian College
Past Review Leeds, Uk: An Amazing Time Abroad Leeds Beckett University: Leeds - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much about people from all over the world. I plan on trying to find a job overseas when I graduate in May!"

Towson University
Past Review Viva Chile!!! University of Concepción: Concepcion - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I would do it again in a heartbeat."

St. Cloud State University
Past Review Ireland: Where A Pint Solves Everything:) Greatest Time Of My Life. Maynooth University: Maynooth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I just feel so much more cultured, i realized there is life beyond the trinity bubble, and I definitely want to take at least one semester off after school to travel and see the world! "

Trinity University
Past Review Ireland: Where A Pint Solves Everything:) Greatest Time Of My Life. Maynooth University: Maynooth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I just feel so much more cultured, i realized there is life beyond the trinity bubble, and I definitely want to take at least one semester off after school to travel and see the world! "

Trinity University
Past Review Studying In Bs As Was The Best European Experience In A Latin American Country! University of Palermo: Buenos Aires - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. I dramatically improved in my Spanish. I became more conscious of the world and different cultures in Latin America. I am majoring in International Relations with a minor in Latin American Studies and this study abroad experience has been more than perfect for me to help me in my academic and future plans. "

Towson University
Past Review Studying Abroad In Rome Was My Dream Coming True The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Is this even a serious question? Of course it was!"

Towson University
Past Review Florentine Lifestyle Changed My Outlook On Day To Day Life Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"Absolutely. It was hard at times but it was extremely rewarding and I saw so many things abroad. It very surreal."

SUNY Purchase
Past Review Firenze: La Bella Vita Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"So far, best experience of my life. I would have never had the chance to travel as much as I did if I didn't go abroad. "

SUNY Purchase
Past Review Getting To Know Costa Rica Universidad Veritas: San José - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile. I love the culture"

University of Northern Iowa
Past Review Getting To Know Costa Rica Universidad Veritas: San José - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile. I love the culture"

University of Northern Iowa
Past Review One Hull Of A Time In Hull, England! University of Hull: Hull - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"If I could do it again, I would in a heartbeat. "

University of Northern Iowa
Past Review Florence: Beautiful Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"yes. Great opportunity to experience Europe"

Illinois State University
Past Review Promise To Myself: Go Back To The Uk Many Times In The Future. Swansea University: Swansea - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. I gained friends that I will never forget. I will go back to see them and they are planning to come see me! I am forever grateful for the experience. "

Past Review Austria Has Taught Me Much University of Klagenfurt: Klagenfurt - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It hasn't changed my plans. I have learned a lot more about differant countries and cultures all around Europe. "

University of Northern Iowa
Past Review Exchange Scotland Really Made Me See Life Through A New Set Of Eyes! University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to relax more and go with the flow because in a foreign country so many things can trip you up. It's how you handle it that determines if you have a good outcome. I absolutely love the experience abroad and made a ton of friends that I will most definitely stay in contact with however, I wish some more planning had..."

University of Northern Iowa
Past Review Rio De Janeiro: A Mitade Marvilhosa Pontificia Universidade Catolica Do Rio De Janiero: Rio de Janeiro - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"YES!!! I argue that study abroad would have been worthwhile for me at that time in my life no matter where I went. The program wasn't necessarily what I thought I was getting myself into, but I kept an open mind and I learned so much about myself and about the world. Going abroad was the best decision of my life. "

Harvard University
Past Review Au Ssome The University of Queensland: Brisbane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I definitely gained more independence and confidence by having to interact with people from all different backgrounds and nationalities. This experience has driven my desire to want to continue traveling and appreciate the unique aspects of other countries. "

Presbyterian College
Past Review Finally Became An Adult In Barcelona La Salle, Universitat Ramon Llull: Barcelona - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Despite some of my complaints and struggles, my overall experience was worthwhile and very rewarding. I learned how to live independently in a foreign country, deal with landlords and apartment issues, fight for visas, etc. . . all in my second language. I feel that I understand Europe much better as a whole, and I know many mor..."

Fordham University
Past Review Florence: So Much Fun Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"It was an unbelievable experience. I feel a lot more aware of both American and Italian culture and not only how they differ, but how they are the same. I got to see so many things that I had learned about since I was a little kid. I also met some great people from all over the US and other students from foreign countries as wel..."

The College of William and Mary