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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 17, 2025
Past Review South Africa Is A Beautiful Place, Socially & Aesthetically, That Every Student Should Experience! University of Cape Town: Cape Town - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Would consider working, doing grad work in S. Africa for some time. Being there, such a different place than America, makes you realize that its all real. Everything you see on TV, hear about- the good, the bad, the beautiful- it all exists in S. Africa and if you go there, you couldn't miss it even if you hid in your room all s..."

SUNY - Binghamton
Past Review Denmark: It's Really Cold University of Copenhagen: Copenhagen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My study abroad experience was extremely worthwhile. It helped me to figure out a lot of things about myself and about my wants and desires. Traveling to another country and being immersed in a foreign culture will make you re-evaluate yourself and your world-view. It is an invaluable experience."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review London Study Abroad: Gateway To Europe University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, absolutely. I learned a lot about myself while studying abroad. I think I am more in touch with my true self, and necessarily more independent. It has made me realize, however, that I would not want to settle down far away from my family. "

Columbia University
Past Review Studying Abroad At Macquarie Uni Macquarie University: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The opportunity to study abroad as a student was such an amazing adventure for me. I spent 4 months studying Neuroscience in Sydney, Australia and every single thing about my program exceeded my expectations, as did the location and kindness of the people who helped me along the way - both at ASC and abroad. Learning in a classr..."

Agnes Scott College
Past Review Argentina Changed My Life And I'd Love To Go Back! Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano (UCEL): Rosario - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes! The experience of going abroad made me want to travel everywhere! Seeing how other countries live was life changing and over all improved my Spanish greatly."

Shenandoah University
Past Review Trial By Fire. Heidelberg University: Heidelberg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My study abroad experience was completely worthwhile, but I would definitely do a different program or make sure that I was much better prepared the next time around. I was part of the reason that my experience was so frustrating and better preparation would have helped me immensely. But I still say, do it and own your experienc..."

Austin College
Past Review Oxford Literature Summer Program University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I had a great time. I had spent time in the city of Oxford before, so the culture was not new. It was a great experience to spend such a prolonged time in a different country, though. "

Tulane University
Past Review Botswana, A Glimpse Into The Successful Side Of Africa. University of Botswana: Gaborone - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This program reassured the fact that I want to live and work in Africa. The lifestyle fit mine perfectly, and things that are important here are not so important in Southern Africa. There is not an attitude of doing and accomplishing something all the time, it is important to have relationships with those around you and just enj..."

Loras College
Past Review Living In London! Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was the best experience ever. I am now looking at graduate school in London."

University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Past Review Salamanca: Find The Frog! You Won't Regret It ! University of Salamanca: Salamanca - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"it was worthwhile, although i experienced some tough situations it helped me grow and made me a better person. I understood a little more about Spanish culture and the people. "

SUNY - Binghamton
Past Review Studying In Tokyo Japan Women's University: Tokyo & Kawasaki City - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. My language skill improved greatly and I had a really good time immersing in the Japanese culture."

Wellesley College
Past Review Ifsa Butler Mendoza Universidad Nacional de Cuyo: Mendoza - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I really thought the program was great. It's pretty small (there were 30 students when I was there) which means you can get more personal attention. "

Past Review Turkey: It Was Kinda Weird Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned to adjust. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Valencia, Spain: My Favorite Place In The World Polytechnic University of Valencia / UPV : Valencia - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I now feel inspired to learn Spanish as perfectly as I can. I know people all over the world. I'm compelled to experience everything I possibly can. World=Big."

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Past Review Macquarie Uni...Missing Oz! Macquarie University: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how a different school system worked and what that side of the world was all about. "

University of Texas - San Antonio
Past Review Loved London, Not Lse London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"it is not that I hated LSE, I just did not feel that I was prepared for it. It did push me and I learned a lot, but had to on the fly in order to keep up. London was amazing and I would love to live there again someday. "

Tulane University
Past Review Discovering Berlin: Socially And Academically FUBiS - International Summer and Winter University

"I love it. It's help me become more patient and accepting towards others. As well, I don't care as much about the little things, I'm happy and content with who I am and what I have to offer to myself and others."

University of Kentucky
Past Review Fipse Brazil Exchange: A Great Comparison Between American & Brazilian Agriculture & Bioenergy University of Sao Paulo: Sao Paulo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Overall, I definitely did learn a lot culturally & academically from this experience. It's a much smaller world than I realized, and the impact that American society has on other countries was definitely an eye opener for me (they really want to "be" us--from our clothing brands, to our fast food.) I also got a really good loo..."

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review Conversa: The Best Spanish School In Costa Rica Centro Linguistico Conversa: Santa Ana - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I got everything I wanted out of my experience: improved Spanish fluency in a fun and relaxing environment that let me go to the beach every weekend. "

Trinity University
Past Review London: My Expectations Lagged Behind! London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"Studying abroad at LSE and living in London was by far the most life-learning experience I have had thus far. Professionally, my involvement at one of the leading universities on earth, within one of the financial capitals of the world, and having interned at a leading investment bank have certainly molded my aspiration to be a ..."

Trinity University
Past Review Lse And London Are Fantastic. I Want To Go Back... London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"The courses were great and London was better than any city I've ever been, too. There is always something to do there. I love music and soccer, so it suited me."

The College of William and Mary
Past Review Kyoto University And Me Kyoto University: Kyoto - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"i not only grew as a person, i also vastly improved my japanese language skills. i feel that if i can overcome challenges while dealing with people who don't speak my language, i can definitely get past challenges here in my home country."

University of Hawaii - Manoa
Past Review Amazing Experience In Barcelona! University of Barcelona: Barcelona - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience in Barcelona was absolutely worthwhile I would highly recommend that everyone study abroad at some point in their lives. Getting to know a different culture leads to greater global awareness!"

University of California - Berkeley
Past Review Scuola Lorenze De Medici Was A Great Experience! Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I loved studying abroad in Florence. I gained a lot of confidence when I was in Italy because I constantly had to put myself out there in order to learn or interact with other people. I was able to meet many local Italians and I definitely benefited from experiencing the Italian mentality toward life. Italians, at least to me, c..."

Maryland Institute College of Art