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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 16, 2025
Past Review Lebanon: Rewarding Exchange Program American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"study abroad experience was worthwhile, interesting and very useful. you get to learn new stuff in a different setting esp one in a country very different than yours."

Wayne State University
Past Review My Picturesque Life In Bilbao University of Deusto: International Spanish Center - CIDE

"DEFINITELY!! I would love to go back and enjoy it all over again!"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Tokyo: Smaller Than You Think Sophia University: Tokyo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile for me. I took classes I would never have taken at UT (I am an engineering major) and I really challenged myself academically that way. I wouldn't say it has changed my academic plans, but studying a different kind of thing improved my work ethic and attitude toward studying. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Oh Uea Is Wonderful University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was the best decision of my life!"

SUNY - Binghamton
Past Review South Korea: Get A Grasp Of The Language To Fully Enjoy The Country Konkuk University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I was able to fully understand the culture and history behind Korea. Even though it was only a 1 month program, I have learned a lot."

SUNY - Binghamton
Past Review Amazing Experiences In South Africa Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. That I can be the person I want to be without worrying about what others think because you will always meet the people you will be friends with forever in just one second, and if your honest then they will be the best ones. "

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Past Review Mauritius Is Wonderful University of Mauritius: Reduit - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I became an adult, because I had no choice. I had a truly unique and unforgettable experience."

Tulane University
Past Review A Way To Becoming A Korea Expert Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I definitely recommend students studying abroad, especially those who have lived in Hawai'i for a while. I have noticed that those of us in Hawai'i, live in our own culture and lifestyle, that it was hard at first to adjust to the realities of Seoul, S. Korea. It has given me the opportunity to actually experience what really go..."

University of Hawaii - Manoa
Past Review Italy Is A Crazy And Wonderful Place. Have No Reservations And Go! The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My situation with my school made it impossible for me to do a full semester abroad. But the summer was perfect. I was able to do some valuable work towards me degree all while taking in the marvelous Italian culture and lifestyle. Italy gave me an appreciation for some of the things we have here in the states and other times hav..."

Shenandoah University
Past Review Getting The Most Out Of Japan Outside Of School Sophia University: Tokyo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Japan really has a lot of culture embedded into their society so it's interesting to compare it to the American way of life. It was overall a very good experience. My eyes were open and I received a more realistic view of what Japan was really like. I think my original concept is that Japan is like a dream world, but when it com..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Enhanced My Coursework Experience Blackfriars, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"Gave me a new perspective and worldview. Made what I have read for years in history books come to life."

Shenandoah University
Past Review Madrid Allowed Me To See Europe Complutense University of Madrid: Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The best experience I've ever had in my life. Exposed me to so many different cultures and people and helped for me to gain a broader view of the world. "

Tulane University
Past Review Australia: The Perfect Combination Of Culture And Adventure University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My abroad experience was definitely the most exciting and worthwhile 5 months of my life. The experiences I had academically and socially were one of a kind and because my experience was so amazing, I have considered moving to Australia after I graduate."

Tulane University
Past Review The Dreaming Spires Of Oxford University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I absolutely loved my year at Oxford. I really hope I am able to spend some more time there at some point in my life. The intensely academic lifestyle, however, has taught me that a life of academia is not for me. As such, it has really helped me define my future career and academic plans. I wholeheartedly recommend Oxford. ..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Study Abroad At Westminster University Was Great! University of Westminster: London - Study Abroad Semester or Year with an Optional Internship

"Yes it was worthwhile. I would do it again but for a longer time than 3 weeks. I got a great understanding of the city and London culture."

SUNY - Binghamton
Past Review Queen Mary: Best Year Of My Life! Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"Yes, absolutely worthwhile. I made amazing friends and had once in a lifetime experiences. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Russian Language Studies In St Petersburg Russian Language and Culture Institute, Saint Petersburg State University: St. Petersburg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The experience has definitely improved my language skills and was very enjoyable as I made many new Russian and foreign friends. The city of St Petersburg itself is already worth going there. "

Trinity University
Past Review Lima, Peru Field Tutorial Pontifical Catholic University of Peru / PUCP: Lima - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, it was very worthwhile. It was challenging to be overseas in a large urban metropolis and survive for four months. The excursions we made to less populated areas of Peru were educational, as well. Be aware that things we take for granted here in the United States, such as cameras, credit cards and birth control pills may..."

Pomona College
Past Review Turkey: Enlightening And Entertaining Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Meeting people from such a variety of backgrounds was eye-opening. The conversations were interesting and there was always something new to talk about. You will make friends there that you will always keep in touch with, no matter how far apart you are. Going off on my own to explore a different part of the world was everything ..."

SUNY - Binghamton
Past Review Second Time At Yonsei University Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile since we don't have school on Fridays, so it was a 3 day weekend."

Trinity University
Past Review Paris: One Of The Best Experiences Of My Life! Ecole Superieure De Commerce De Paris: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It has been one of the best experiences of my life. I had a great time because I got to get immersed into the French culture and practice the language. I meet a lot of people from all over the world and got to travel to a lot of places in Europe. If I could I would do it again. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review "Study Abroad Was A Great Experience!" Chung-Ang University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I was able to learn a new language and grow to love a new culture. "