4.4 - 9762 Reviews

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 20, 2025
Past Review Cork: A Class Of Its Own University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It definitely helped me mature further as an independent individual, and both the social and educational aspects proved rewarding. Although I have lived overseas before, this experience furthered my understanding of the American identity, language identity, and many aspects of Irish life."

Seton Hall University
Past Review Realized How Small The World Is And How Similar People Are. University of Barcelona: Barcelona - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained an appreciation for food, for culture, for countries, for living in the moment. "

SUNY - College at Oswego
Past Review Ecuador:Experience Of A Lifetime Nazarene International Language Institute (NILI): Quito - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"DEFINITELY! I became much more aware of cultural differences and how important they are. "

Southern Nazarene University
Past Review Alicante: The City That Never Sleeps! University of Alicante: Alicante - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This program has taught me to be independent, confident, and adventurous. This experience abroad has definitely changed my academic interests and future endeavors."

Austin College
Past Review Loved Florence Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"yes"

Illinois State University
Past Review A "Wee Bit" Of A Challenge University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I would definitely say the experience as a whole was worthwhile. Within the walls of ECA, I was presented with challenges that gave me chance to see art-making through new eyes; I adapted to the unfamiliar surroundings, teaching methods, and tutor expectations. However, traveling provided the most valuable learning opportuniti..."

SMFA - School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Past Review Exploring Australia: Exotic And Familiar University of Technology - Sydney (UTS): Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learn to be more independent, I learn how to cook, and to be content on my own. Australia has so many places to go. I loved traveling to Uluru, Brisbane, the Blue Mountains, Cairns, and lots of places on the East Coast. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Oxford Teddy Hall University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I really learned how to be a self-motivated, independent learner and my time management skills got a lot better. I think this will really help me in my future studies. I loved the city of Oxford, which is beautiful, and the libraries, which are incredible resources that you won't find anywhere else, and the tutorial system. I..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Interstudy Durban An Amazing Experience University of KwaZulu-Natal / UKZN: Durban - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Absolutely. The experience taught me a lot about the world, as well as about myself. It opened my eyes to the beauty found in other cultures and the friendships that can form anywhere worldwide. "

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Past Review Interstudy Durban: Living Life In The Rainbow Nation University of KwaZulu-Natal / UKZN: Durban - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This program gave me a greater understanding of global issues and how much power we have as college students in America to make a difference. "

Bates College
Past Review Southwestern Germany: Goofy In Its Seriousness Eberhard Karls Universitat Tubingen: Tubingen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. I gained a whole new level of independence, altered my political understanding, came to understand German politics, learned about the joys and perils of copious amounts of Hefeweizen, came to understand the English people, and improved my general knowledge of the world. "

Valparaiso University
Past Review Study Abroad At Otago University Was A Good But Not Great Experience University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"yes would have liked to go to a different city in New Zealand though"

University of Wisconsin - Stout
Past Review The Most Amazing Experience Of My Life! University Of Kwa Zulu Natal Pietermarit University of KwaZulu-Natal / UKZN: Durban - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"In South Africa, people are much more comfortable talking about race and social issues regarding race. I had so many good conversations with various people about race and have learned so much from them. I think this is something that the U.S. could do better because a problem cannot be resolved without communication. I saw pover..."

State U
Past Review Australia: The Best Time I've Had In My Life! Griffith University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I've realized I've learned more about myself rather than in school. However, I feel like I've learned more than I've ever had."

Illinois State University
Past Review A Life Changing Experience Queen's University Belfast Queen's University Belfast: Belfast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes Yes YES this experience was completely and totally worthwhile! It's amazing on how much a person can grow as an individual through studying abroad and interacting with other cultures. I believe studying abroad is a life changing experience. You have to count entirely on yourself to make yourself known to others. It's a ti..."

DePaul University
Past Review Biology At University College Cork University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Rich experience overall with Irish culture and environment, and valuable exposure to European ecology"

Kenyon College
Past Review Italy Was Beautiful Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"yes. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Madrid: Time Of My Life! Universidad Antonio de Nebrija: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I was able to view my country and the world better because i was no longer so deeply entrenched in cultural bias."

Illinois State University
Past Review New Zealand: Simply Amazing Travel Auckland University of Technology (AUT): Auckland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Life is good in New Zealand - from the climate to the lifestyle. I truly miss it a lot. If my home friends and family were closer i would still be there. "

Suffolk University
Past Review I Fell In Love With The City Of Love! Novancia Business School Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This program changed my life and really broadened my view of the world! I love the culture, the people, and the wonderful beautiful city of Paris! I will always take this experience with me where ever I go and it really gave me a sense of confidence knowing that I could travel to a city and feel comfortable with myself in a stra..."

Illinois State University
Past Review I Would Do It Again, Just To Meet The People, The University Teaches A Lot, The People More. University of Zaragoza: Zaragoza - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I think it was amazing I grew in my self confidence because its something you need to have here to interact with the people, especially when in addition to not knowing anyone, you don't know the language, it can cost some people a lot to try and talk to others. but once you do you make great friends and you know, its really not..."

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Past Review Germany: Meeting The Germans Heinrich Heine University of Dusseldorf: Dusseldorf - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a new language, a lot of new friends, I trip to Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, and Russia. I always knew that I was meant to go international for my career, but I didn't know which road would lead me there. While studying abroad my future goals became more realistic and I had a better view ..."

University of Wisconsin - Stout
Past Review Edinburgh: My Gateway To The Rest Of The World University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My abroad experience has impacted my cultural awareness tremendously. I have come to realize that, no matter where in the world you are, people all share the same fears and hopes. It is wonderful to learn that no matter how different people are, we all share some of the most basic things about ourselves. "

Providence College
Past Review Paderborn: A Small Town Making Big Dreams Come True. Paderborn University: Paderborn - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"If I was not going to be a senior and needed to graduate on time, I would study abroad again in a heartbeat. One thing is for sure, I will come back to Europe many more times."

Illinois State University