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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 Paris The City Of Love, Lights, And Constant Learning Hautes Etudes Commerciales / HEC: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I could not have asked for a better study abroad experience. I went into the program without expectations, not fluent in the language and cautious of the French stereotypes. This made the experience much more worthwhile as I was able to establish my own opinions on the country, the university, and the people. Although I'm an int..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Cuernavaca: A Great, Lifechanging Experience That I Would Do Every Summer If I Could! Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM): Cuernavaca - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes! I learned so much about teaching and about myself and what kind of teacher I want to be. I learned that I can accomplished a lot more than I give myself credit for. I learned to take charge of my learning and to always be an active learner - even after I graduate. I learned to relax and self-reflect daily. I came home a hap..."

Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Past Review Morocco: An Educational Adventure Arab American Language Institute in Morocco (AALIM): Intensive Arabic Direct Enrollment

"Yes, it was totally worthwhile. The things I remember the most are the little things that Moroccans do similarly to or differently from Americans. This ranged from how they dressed to how they interected between families in public--pretty much everyday things. I was bitten by the study abroad bug. I can't wait to study in ..."

The College of William and Mary
Past Review Rough And Raw In A Swedish Utopia Uppsala University: Uppsala - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained independence, self-control, bilingualism, unwavering faith in my own tenacity and I fell in love."

Past Review Prague, Czech Republic "Fantastic Experience" Czech University of Life Sciences: Czech Republic - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes it was worthwhile. It gave me a better perception of the rest of the world. It made me really appreciate the United States."

University of Missouri - Columbia
Past Review Costa Rica Opened My Eyes And Heart To A New Me! Universidad Veritas: San José - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My study aboard experience was worth my while. It changed my life. Being in Costa Rica opened my eyes to a whole new me. I have never had much but being in Costa Rica made me realize I do have so much and I am so grateful for everything I am blessed with. It made me realize how different cultures can be. It made me realize I am ..."

Kapiolani Community College
Past Review Turkey: A Country And People Greatly Misunderstood Istanbul University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I got to realize from this trip to Turkey how important a component experience is to any learning process, and how warm and friendly the average Turk is."

Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Past Review Studying Abroad In London Changed My Perspective On Academics University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"YES, completely. I know now that I want my graduate degree in history ,adn I much preferred the UK system."

Wellesley College
Past Review Aix En Provence Provides An Outstanding Study Abroad Experience Institute for American Universities (IAU): The School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Aix-en-Provence, France

"Absolutely worthwhile - I met the greatest people and traveled to beautiful places. We were independent and free to make our own choices at the spur of the moment, while still being responsible and managing for ourselves. I learned so much about the French culture and cannot wait to go back for a longer period of time. EVERYBODY..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review "Falling In Love With Egypt". Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"It is good to be quiet and observe, being a good listener is very helpful. Dress modestly and behave in the same manner. I learned a lot about the Muslim Religion and their customs. My experience in Egypt was wonderful, everything I could have hoped for. I truly wish the University did not find it necessary to keep closing f..."

Baylor University
Past Review Oxford University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I am now a certified Anglophile and will definitely be returning to Oxford - whether for my Master's or otherwise."

Barnard College
Past Review Italy The Experience That Changed My Life Bocconi University: Milan - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a wealth of knowledge about the world around me as well as a better understanding of myself."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Summer In Berlin Was The Best Ever!! Goethe Institute: Berlin - German Courses

"This was a great trip and a great experience. Although there wasn't a lot of school/book learning, I learned more German in this month than I had the past year in school. Not only that, but all the boring history that we don't care about when we're in class? Not only do I now care, but when I am learning about places like Berlin..."

South Jefferson High School
Past Review Korea University For A Year Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was my best experience in my college life. I could have chance to see my home country and its college student. It was so meaningful to me"

SUNY - Binghamton
Past Review South Korea: A Second Home At Seoul University Thanks To Nsli Y University of Seoul: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I'm so happy I took a year abroad, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Of course, there are things I wish I could've done better, but when I see how much I've grown and learned I can't count any regrets. I completely immersed myself in another culture and discovered things I wouldn't have otherwise. South Korea, to me, feels l..."

Stanford University
Past Review Mainz: A Close Up At German University Life Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz: Mainz - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I gained a lot of confidence in my German abilities and had some amazing times. Meeting people, making friendships in another language is such a rewarding experience, I highly recommend it. "

Austin College
Past Review Overall I Really Enjoyed A Study Abroad Program At Snu And I Want To Recommend This Program To Other Seoul National University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile over all and changed my entire perspective on Asia especially on South Korea. "

Past Review Rms Uibe Beijing Summer Program NEOMA Business School: Beijing - Summer Masters-Level Business Program at UIBE

"Yes, the program was worthwhile. I gained a better understanding about where China is in its development and why the culture is the way it is."

University of Hawaii - Manoa
Past Review Studying At Lund University, Sweden Lund University: Lund - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"With the exception of being immersed in a second language, Sweden was a very enjoyable place to visit. The people were very nice, the country is clean and beautiful, and the subtle differences of Scandinavian culture vs. the U.S. culture was a great experience."

University of California - Santa Cruz
Past Review Whu European Mba Summer Institute Review WHU–Otto Beisheim School of Management: Vallendar - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. I was able to gain a better understanding of the EU and Germany. Cleared up stereotypes I had about Germany and helped me to be a more global student."

University of Hawaii - Manoa
Past Review Mexico: More Than I Could've Expected Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM): Queretaro - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile! I have a new view about the world and how other people live and interact with each other. Once I graduate I'm moving abroad. I can't wait to meet more people from around the world and learn about their culture. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Granada: My Summer Experience With A Pomegranate Scent! University of Granada: Granada - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I am more self-aware and confident. After this trip, it was hard for me to point out the specific lessons I learned from it. However, as I am immersing myself in 'real life', I can feel my improvement in patience and people skills. I am more respectful towards myself. I try not to be petty and waste my time on things that are no..."

University of New Mexico
Past Review My Experience In Fukuoka Japan Kyushu University: Fukuoka - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes. I learned more about myself and I realized just how much is out there and I want to travel so bad!!! People are people no matter where you go and it's so great to meet them and see things from new perspectives. Get out there and do something!!"

Berea College