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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 Florence Best Experience Of My Life Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"VERY worthwhile. I gained an appreciation and respect of other cultures that I didn't have before. Studying abroad has made me want to work overseas in the future. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Brazilian Study Abroad Was A Rewarding Experience Both Personally And Professionally! Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV EAESP): Sao Paulo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was an outstanding experience. It is what you make it. Don't rely on the administrators to walk you through having the best time abroad. You have to do it yourself."

Pepperdine University
Past Review A More Closely Linked World In After Study In Ireland Waterford Institute of Technology: Waterford - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The international study experience was extremely beneficial as I acquired knowledge and information abroad which could not be taught in any classroom. The quality of education was a little behind my US university, but as a whole I felt I learned more during this semester than I ever have. I have a new perspective of the world ..."

Illinois State University
Past Review Studying Abroad In Germany Was A Great Experience Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences: Ingolstadt - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned cultures from all over the world. Made friends that I will cherish forever. "

St. Cloud State University
Past Review Waterford, Ireland Study Abroad Fall Waterford Institute of Technology: Waterford - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I loved studying in Europe, but I liked traveling. I didn't care for my host school because they were not organized but I liked the fact that I could travel so much. I went to so many different countries and it was an amazing experience to do it all!"

Illinois State University
Past Review New Zealand Where Do I Begin? And When Can I Return?? Incredible And Fulfilling. Massey University - Palmerston North: Palmerston North - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. I grew and changed in so many ways for the better. I also struggled while abroad, which in turn made me even more independent and stronger. A beautiful experience in a lovely country."

West Texas A&M University
Past Review Puebla: Definately Worth A Visit Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla / BUAP: Puebla - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My study abroad experience was definately worth while. I learned a lot about Mexican culture and improved my Spanish. In fact, I have recently moved back to Puebla after graduating."

Oberlin College
Past Review Great Adventures In Mexico Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla / BUAP: Puebla - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I am more confident and independent. "

Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Past Review Paris: Access To Europe ESSEC Business School: Cergy-Pontoise - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I actually met more international students from around the world than Parisians. We had some very engaging discussions and I value the different viewpoints that I was exposed to as a result of studying abroad. I have made life long friends from around the world and have a place to stay anywhere!"

Pepperdine University
Past Review Study Abroad In Puebla Helped Shape Who I Am Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla / BUAP: Puebla - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I loved my abroad experience so much that when I graduated from college I moved back to Puebla for another two years. While I was abroad, I learned another language and I fell in love with another culture. This has impacted the career and personal choices I have been making. "

Oberlin College
Past Review England: Experiences To Last A Lifetime University of Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained knowledge about England and Ireland. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Enjoy China And Make The Most Of It. Peking University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My academic focus has always put an emphasis on East Asia and I feel well-equipped and determined to continue that focus. I felt well-prepared before going to China. The program took good care of me as I adjusted and learned cultural nuances. And, I had a good experience that unfortunately was too short."

The College of William and Mary
Past Review Go Rome Or Go Home: When In Rome Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"It was without a doubt worthwhile. I hope I have the opportunity to return to Rome one day. I learned so much about the Italian culture and language while I was there. We made Italian friends, so beside learning about the culture we had the opportunity to live in it. I definitely feel more mature and well-rounded after living in..."

Illinois State University
Past Review Spain: Better Done Alone University of Salamanca: Salamanca - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile. It really was. With a different director, this would have been one of the best experiences of my life. Of that I have no doubt."

Western Washington University
Past Review Experience Copenhagen Copenhagen Business School: Copenhagen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. I learned to be more open-minded and gained new perspective."

University of Hawaii - Manoa
Past Review New Zealand: A Great Experience Massey University - Palmerston North: Palmerston North - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My time in New Zealand was awesome. It wasn't as eye opening as a place such as India due to the obvious differences India has from a Western culture. Yet, NZ still had its differences to offer that opened new ways of living that will help me associate with a broader group of people in the future."

Hope College
Past Review A Koreans Perspective Of Korea Ewha Womans University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. I have learned about myself. I think I became a better person than I came. I have gained somewhat patience and understanding. I am more open to different cultures and also about learning them."

University of Hawaii - Manoa
Past Review Sweden More Than I Could Hope For. Karlstad University: Karlstad - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was a great experience that really made me appreciate what I have in the US, but also changer me for the better overall. "

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Past Review More Expensive Than I Thought, But Well Worth It. Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"My only favorite part was the traveling. Wouldn't actually "Study" abroad again."

Illinois State University
Past Review Lund Sweden, Great Nightlife, Dark/Cold Winter Lund University: Lund - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, absolutely. I met some people that were really great. This was my first time to europe and it was very exciting."

University of California - Merced
Past Review Salamanca: Frustrating But Rewarding University of Salamanca: Salamanca - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. I learned a lot about the culture, and was able to become fluent in the language. I saw some of the most amazing things that I wouldn't have experienced if I had not gone on the trip, and was able to really see what Spain was like. "

Western Washington University
Past Review First Time In Japan Nagoya Gakuin University: Nagoya - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was incredible."

Illinois State University
Past Review Study Abroad In London: So Ridiculously Worth The Paperwork King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I wouldn't change my experience for the world. It is a cliche statement, but it is so true. I loved all of my experience. While the start of my program sucked because Arcadia seemed unorganized, the second that I moved into my dorm, everything was great. I learned to be more independent and more outgoing. The experience real..."

Austin College
Past Review Singapore: The Southeast Asian Gem National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, of course! Cultural relativism. It was an amazing experience and a great opportunity to meet new people, challenge myself to try new things, meet new people, and strive academically. It has also made me appreciate the United States as well, and all of our silly amenities and leisure. "

University of California - Merced