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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 San Jose, Costa Rica Universidad Veritas: Best Five Months Of My Life Up To Date Universidad Veritas: San José - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experience impacted me more than I ever thought it would. I learned so much about myself and my ability to live and travel independently. I have new appreciations for so many things, especially of culture, and especially Latin American culture. I am much more aware of issues regarding these cultures now in my day to day lif..."

University of Northern Iowa
Past Review Brussels: An International Experience Vesalius College: Brussels - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I had an amazing time and made some lifelong friends. I will never forget my time abroad and how it caused me to grow as a person. "

Trinity University
Past Review Botswana Opend My Eyes University of Botswana: Gaborone - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Overall I had a great time traveling and experiencing different cultures "

University of California - Merced
Past Review Uk Study Abroad: A Unique Experience University of Worcester: Worcester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It has helped me to gain information about different education systems and about the local culture that I have not even thought about. I have been culturally aware of what has been going on around me, and after awhile, I became even more keen on even smaller differences between people from different regions. "

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Past Review A Year In New Zealand: A Land Without Time Lincoln University: New Zealand - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Stepping completely outside of the culture you grew up in is the most amazing experience I have ever had, and I would not hesitate to do it again. "

University of California - Merced
Past Review Utrecht University: Life Lessons Determine Your Fate, Not Grades Utrecht University: Utrecht - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My academic career is somewhat hindered from the one bad semester. I expected the classes to be intuitive and engaging. Instead I found them to be boring and jammed full of information. Sometimes information overload. I have changed my next semester to only focus on the German Language. This is a language I need to grad..."

Utrecht University
Past Review London University of the Arts London - Integrated Study Abroad

"Yes"

Western Washington University
Past Review Studying In Singapore National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes i learned some lessons that i can take from my experience abroad and i also made lots of friendships with people within singapore. Singapore is a country i plan to be in touch with so this was a great experience for me."

University of Hawaii - Manoa
Past Review Italiamania: Prepare Yourself. Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"Yes it was life changing to say the least."

Illinois State University
Past Review Wanganui School Of Design Universal College of Learning / UCOL Whanganui Campus: Whanganui School of Design Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience was certainly worthwhile, if only because I went abroad. Other programs may be better than this one, but I doubt you'll regret any of them."

University of Wisconsin - Stout
Past Review Canterbury: A Beautiful City Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I would say that this experience has broadened my view on life. It helped me to be more independent and communicative."

Illinois State University
Past Review Absolutely Amazing Uppsala University: Uppsala - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself and open my lens through which to look at the world. I have never experienced anything the way I did in Sweden. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Korea Univerisity Sejong Campus: Changing Your World" University of Seoul: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a much deeper understanding for how Confucianism still affects many aspects of Korean culture, and especially in professional settings like the classroom and the workplace. I learned more about the language and was able to delve further into the mind of Korea and understand their common-held beliefs more fully. Most of ..."

New Mexico State University
Past Review University Of Stirling Scotland: Most Amazing Semester Of My Life! University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

" I never realized how oblivious I was to the world until I was immersed in a different culture where they are brought up being educated of world issues and cultures. Seriously so amazing and it sparked my love of travel and other cultures. Best choice I made throughout my college career. "

University of Wisconsin - Stout
Past Review How I Learned To Speak Spanish In Spain Colegio Maravillas: Benalmadena - Spanish Language Courses

"It was worthwhile and made me want to live abroad permanently."

Western Washington University
Past Review Kingston: Amazing Once In A Life Time Experience Kingston University: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes I learned something new every day. I now want to return to Europe as soon as possible. "

University of Southern Maine
Past Review Experiencing Nagoya Japan Nagoya University of Foreign Studies: Nagoya - Japanese Language and Japanese Studies Program / JLJSP Direct Enrollment

"The most important understanding I gained from this is independence. I often cater to what I think I should want, to what I feel would be best for others. It's important to care for others, but I cannot care for others to the best of my ability if I'm not truly doing what I love. I came to understand this by rejecting what peopl..."

Illinois State University
Past Review Canterbury: The Experience Of A Lifetime Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was amazing! I loved being able to travel whenever and wherever on a budget. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Italy: Expanded Woman's Creativity And Design Knowledge! Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"Yes! I loved the art and architecture! It encouraged me to pursue my interior design degree."

Kansas State University
Past Review England: Similar To The States Yet Life Changing! York Honors Semester Abroad York St. John University: York - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Overall, The experience at York was amazing. You get to enjoy the night life if you want to but you can also stay away from that if that is not what you like. There is a lot of history in this small city and a lot of local businesses like restaurants, pubs, etc. "

Hope College
Past Review Rome Remains Eternal Inside Of Me. Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"Absolutely. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat, even though I don't have any money left. The knowledge and experience I've gained have made me into a better person."

Illinois State University
Past Review Canada: Stressful But Worth It University of Victoria: Victoria - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I think it's important for everyone to study abroad somewhere. Canada suited my needs perfectly. Not only that but my roommate was French and she had friends from Spain, Portugal, and Belgium to name a few. I got to meet so many amazing people from all over the world and my only real regret is that I only speak English. "

Pittsburg State University
Past Review Concepción, Chile: Great Experience, Lacked Organization University of Concepción: Concepcion - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I realized that many cultures, although they may seem different, are actually very similar to the U.S, or more specifically, the Midwest. The experience also reinforced my experience that, in many countries, people's view of the United States is based largely on negative images in the media and from Hollywood movies. I learned..."

St. Cloud State University