4.4 - 9761 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.

Study Abroad with Direct Enrollment/Exchange

OVERALL RATING 4.4
Based on 9761 Reviews
Classroom Experience
Safety & Health Care
Academics
Social/Cultural
Admin
Employment Experience
More details and stats
Overall Experience
December 17, 2025
Past Review Amazing Trip To Homeland! American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much about the world and Lebanon and my own identity as an Arab-American. I loved witnessing the Lebanese protests. I really loved my study abroad experience. "

Scripps College
Past Review I Enjoyed A Lot! Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Since Yonsei University is a huge school with both genders, it was a great experience for me to widen my perspective."

Wellesley College
Past Review Happy I Did It, Wish I Knew What I Was Getting Myself Into Sciences Po: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"yes it was i learned a ton about myself, the language, and what i want in life. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Beirut Buhibkkkkkk American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Just learned to slow down and enjoy life a bit more."

Amherst College
Past Review Open People, Hard To Meet Study Abroads, Lots Of Independent Work University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"-Friends!!!! (only one American friend, almost all of my other friends were from different parts of Europe -Independence -I increasing advocated for myself -Comfort in traveling alone -Newfound academic interest"

Middlebury College
Past Review Rome Will Be Your Home! Best Experience Of My Life! John Cabot University - Study Abroad in Rome, Italy

"I learned a million of things. First of all, I learned a lot about my self, because this was my frist time leaving my home and my mom to live on my own, and let me tell you something... you'll love it. Of course sometimes you'll get homesickness but is ok and it's natural. Other than those moments you will really learn a lot of ..."

John Cabot University
Past Review Would I Do It Again? Probs Not Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Interesting, but not fulfilling and would not repeat. Didn't learn anything that wasn't in class lectures"

Middlebury College
Past Review The Best Experience In My Life John Cabot University - Study Abroad in Rome, Italy

"During my second semester, since I was part of the fashion club's board, I had to organize the multicultural fashion show. It was a big event that needed the participation of musicians, cameraman, models, make up artists, and hair-stylists. Obviously, they were all JCU students who had the opportunity to put in practice their pa..."

John Cabot University
Past Review It Was A Rigorous But Fun Experience Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz: Mainz - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I became better with time management skills, language skills and was also very culturally exposed."

St. Olaf College
Past Review An Adventure That Would Earn It's Own Anime/Manga Adaptation. Shinshu University: Matsumoto - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"You obtain a sense of humbleness. You realize that your language, culture, everything about you/your country is not the only thing in this world. Your sense of openness with increase grearly."

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Past Review Great Experience In Budapset Aquincum Institute of Technology / AIT - Budapest: - Creativity in Computer Science & Software Engineering

"A lot of computer science knowledge, good friends, fun travel, well worth it"

Middlebury College
Past Review A Great Way To Get To Know Ireland And Experience The European College Life. University College Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was absolutely worthwhile. I gained a different experience from my home university while still getting a comparable academic experience."

Middlebury College
Past Review Difficult But Rewarding University of Cordoba / UCO: Cordoba - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot of life in general and about myself. Your experience is what you make of it"

Middlebury College
Past Review A Month In Spain Well Spent. Instituto Franklin-UAH: International Studies Program

"I think this experience was worthwhile. I hadn't been abroad before this trip so it was a good experience to get my feet wet in international travel. My Spanish speaking skills also improved considerably. I will definitely be returning to Spain in the future. "

University of Arizona
Past Review Studying Abroad In Budapest Aquincum Institute of Technology / AIT - Budapest: - Creativity in Computer Science & Software Engineering

"It was worthwhile, for sure. I learned a lot about Hungary and about myself!"

Middlebury College
Past Review The Most Incredible Experience Of My Life Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: Undergraduate Study Abroad Program

"I learned how to truly live by myself, advocate better for myself and others, and I made the most amazing friends! 100% worthwhile"

Brandeis University
Past Review Great Experience With Awesome Support To Achieve Success University of Prince Edward Island: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Having a Canadian Education and making friends from many different countries. "

University of Prince Edward Island
Past Review Excellent Experience University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School

"yes"

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Past Review Not Great School, Met Some Phenomenal People And Loved London Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"Met such incredible people (mostly all from the UK or Europe). I had the best time and I recommend everyone should go abroad! You learn so much about yourself. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Have To Try Really Hard To Enjoy Experience Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned to live in a city, but really difficult social culture. Wouldn't do it again."

Wellesley College
Past Review Incredibly Expensive And Unaffordable, But Great Overall University College London (UCL): London - UCL Summer School

"Worthwhile - learned to engage ideas more openly in an international and diverse school. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Jaw Dropping Food And Architecture! Masaryk University: Brno - Summer Schools

" I learned about how to live abroad on my own with a language barrier, how to coordinate my schedule with my peers to allow for a lot of fun social time, and how to ensure I was constantly looking after myself in new places and while touring especially. I thought it was very worthwhile, because I made memories for life and t..."

University of Toronto
Past Review Beautiful Social Life, Disappointing Academic Experience King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I became far more confident, developed better independency skills, and came away feeling a lot more optimistic about my place in the world. It was certainly worthwhile."

Wellesley College
Past Review Perfect Perugia Umbra Institute: Perugia - The Food and Sustainability Studies Program

"I learned how to adapt to different cultural settings and to be more open to trying new things. It was 100% worth it. "

Arizona State University
Past Review An Enjoyable Break University of Nottingham: Nottingham - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot from my classes, but most importantly it gave me the opportunity to travel and experience a different culture, and have a more fun social life. "

Middlebury College