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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 20, 2025
Past Review Istanbul: A World Capital (W/O Too Much Multi Culturalism) Koc University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"There is too much to write, it redefined how I see life in general. "

University of the Pacific
Past Review Oh, Mexico... Universidad de las Americas - Puebla / UDLAP : Puebla - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was absolute worthwhile. It has shown me that I can accomplish anything I set out to do. I can very easily live in an environment very different from my own."

Valparaiso University
Past Review Research At Enscr: Great Facilities, Great People, Great Experience! l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Rennes: Rennes - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so many new lab techniques and a greater understanding of organic chemistry. Aside from the actual research learning, the people of France and of ENSCR are fantastic and I learned so much about their culture and country. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget!"

University of Northern Iowa
Past Review Belgium: An Experience That Is Still Calling Me Back Vesalius College: Brussels - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I definitely want to go back to Europe, maybe not to live but for leisure, and now have a broader understanding of the EU and its complexity "

Trinity University
Past Review Studying Abroad At Hiroshima University Hiroshima University: Hiroshima - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"YES. Through the HUSA program, I've met so many amazing people. We've all grown up in some way, if it's Japanese language ability, or just living on our own for the first time. I've also learned a lot, both academically, and about me personally. Study abroad has been very challenging, but I think it has changed me for the be..."

University of Hawaii - Manoa
Past Review Time Of Life In Sorrento, Italy Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"My experience studying abroad was defiantly worthwhile and I highly recommend that you study abroad if you have the chance especially in the beautiful city of Sorrento."

SUNY - College of Technology at Alfred (Alfred State University)
Past Review Granada: A Study On Moorish Influence University of Granada: Granada - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Absolutely! "

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Past Review Holland: More Than Wooden Shoes Avans University of Applied Sciences: Breda - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I'm a lot more independent now. I had to learn how to do things on my own while I was there, which is something I never had to do at home. I also learned that when it really comes down to it, people are pretty much the same. We may speak different languages and wear different clothes, but the similarities between us far outwe..."

Western Carolina University
Past Review Belize: Beautiful And Breathtaking! Galen University: San Ignacio - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. I learned how to appreciate the US more. I still want to major in International Business. Visiting Belize has made me want to visit more parts of Central America later in life."

New Mexico State University
Past Review Dunedin: The Ultimate Student Town University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"Living in an apartment where everyone is in the same situation. "

University of Oregon
Past Review An Exciting And Unpredictable Experience Massey University - Palmerston North: Palmerston North - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experience was absolutely worthwhile. While some aspects- like housing and food- were a bit of a shock compared to what I may have expected, it was all part of the 'adventure' for me and I loved every minute of it. Becoming submersed in the New Zealand culture, and making countless new friends while experiencing a completel..."

Pacific Lutheran University
Past Review Israel, An Experience That Forces Independence On Ones Self. Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design: Jerusalem - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This was a trip that needed adjusting to. The time length of this trip was very long but in the end needed to be. I think it was very worthwhile and very challenging. There were allot of positives and some negatives. This trip really forced independence on me and was overall amazing."

SMFA - School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Past Review Fall In Love With Florence Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I wouldnt have traded it for anything. the only thing i regret is that i am not still there. I got the travel bug and now know the incredible experiences i have yet to have. "

SUNY Purchase
Past Review Similar Yet Not The Same University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"It helped me to see another culture from a different perspective. As a tourist,you see one view, but as a student you get to understand more a local sense. "

University of Hawaii - Manoa
Past Review Summer In Sorrento, Italy Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I loved the program. My Italian improved so much and i learned a lot about the culture of Italy."

University of Delaware
Past Review Studying In Taiwan National Chengchi University (NCCU): New Taipei City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I loved being abroad, it was something I'd wanted to do since I was in elementary school but never had the money to do before. Studying in Taiwan left me re-energized and gave me a love for learning again. It was the best decision of my academic career. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Beijing Was Mega And Unexpected, But Broadened My Perspective Tsinghua University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Politics, traditions, and culture affect the way a society runs, it was a learning experience to see the differences and similarities"

Barnard College
Past Review Quanajuato: I Will Call You Home Again One Day Universidad de Guanajuato: Guanajuato - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experience made me focus my history major on mexico. I adored this place and even now 3 years later, I can say that was the last place I truly felt- at home-."

St. Edward's University
Past Review Puebla, Mexico Program: A Very Worthwhile Experience Universidad de las Americas - Puebla / UDLAP : Puebla - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Was an amazing experience. Challenging at times, but I liked that about it. Learned a lot about a new culture, people, and country, and a lot about myself. So glad I went. "

Valparaiso University
Past Review Cork: The Best Place In Ireland To Study University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"A new understanding of other cultures and a new appreciation for what I have. It's amazing how little we think about the rest of the world outside of the US, I've come to really learn what having a global perspective means. I'm now looking to further my travels to other parts of the world and hope to work overseas someday."

Drake University
Past Review Germany: 7 Months Of Great Memories And Great Friends! Paderborn University: Paderborn - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Never judge a book by its color. I have never met so many amazing people out here. I know I will keep in contact with all of them. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Ucl University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I now want to move to London post graduation. "

Wellesley College