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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 A Summer In Spain: How I Grew Into My Confidence Instituto Franklin-UAH: International Studies Program

"I gained confidence in myself and learned lots of new vocabulary along with better grammar. It was worthwhile as I accomplished everything I wanted to."

Birmingham-Southern College
Past Review The Heart Is A Bloom St Peter's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I learned a lot about the Brisiths academic system. "

Brandeis University
Past Review A+ Ulpan Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

"As someone who'd been to Israel multiple times before attending TAU, I chose this program more for academic purposes than cultural ones. That being said, the school offered plenty of culutural experiences, including weekly programming and tours of other cities in Israel. I'd definitely recommend this program to anyone interested..."

CUNY - Hunter College
Past Review Love, Bikes And Roti Rolls! Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Amsterdam - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I loved living in amsterdam for a year! I feel so lucky to have had this beautiful opportunity. I have learned so much about myself. thank you"

Wellesley College
Past Review New Friends And Beautiful Sights In The Opposite Of Middlebury The University of Queensland: Brisbane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I saw some incredibly beautiful things, and gained the independence of living in a city, navigating public transportation and the bureacracy of a large institution, and was able to step back from the intensity of academic life at Middlebury."

The University of Queensland
Past Review Every Day Is Filled With Ups When You're Down Under! University of Melbourne: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a greater confidence in my independence as a traveller, a student, and as a person. Australia, while similar to the United States, challenged me to seek out new friendships, new experiences, and new places. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Research Internship At Perrotis Perrotis College: Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about greek history, exploring the culture through food, and the exploring the various influences Greece has from other countries. While I didn't learn as much about cover crops in semi arid conditions, I learned about some of the difficulties greek farmers go through. I also learned the different culture behind the cr..."

Berea College
Past Review You Will Learn Something, Whether You Try To Or Not Iwate University: Morioka - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The most valuable thing I gained from this experience was a stronger identity and confidence in myself. Being an outsider in a country like Japan with so few foreigners definitely tested my ability to handle standing out, and I would say being forced to sink or swim did wonders for me. This won't be the case for everyone, it cer..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Ehh SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about linguistic typology and the syntax of Chinese, I suppose. Not much else."

Brandeis University
Past Review A Bikers Paradise University of Amsterdam: Amsterdam - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained so much in terms of language skills (not through the program, but through other classes I sought out and speaking with family and friends), met many great people from all over the world, and got to experience living in such a unique and bustling city. I also learned more about myself and became more confident in my abil..."

The College of William and Mary
Past Review My First Study Abroad College Experience FUBiS - International Summer and Winter University

"My experience abroad was extremely worthwhile. It taught me how to take care of myself, and live independently in another country. I also gained many friends, from Germany as well as from other countries, and it was a lot of fun to learn about other cultures and learn a new language. "

CUNY - Queens College
Past Review Exciting And Lots Of Reading And Writing! University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I learned a lot about critical thinking and how to interact directly with professors. I also learned how to read and write more efficiently and process my thoughts more completely."

Brandeis University
Past Review Year In London SOAS, University of London: London - Summer School

"Yes!! It really was a year of adulting, I learnt how to rent and live in a flat, cook for myself, commute to university, budget my expenses, and I got very involved in societies at my University. I think learning to live in a city and manage logistics in a way that allowed me to make the most of my time there was my biggest take..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Good International Experience The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management: Study Abroad in Dubai, UAE!

"It's definitely worth it since Dubai is one of the growing market for hospitality. I've learnt so much while studying in EAHM and will recommend the program to all the students worldwide. "

Providence University Taiwan
Past Review Best, Most Intellectually Challenging Year Of Education I've Had Lincoln College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I learned an enormous detail, and have been inspired to pursue English Literature beyond BA level (hopefully in England!)"

Middlebury College
Past Review Tau Was The Best Thing Ever Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

"major language improvement; I had a lot of Israel experience prior to this but now I feel I really know Tel Aviv"

Brandeis University
Past Review An Amazing Experience London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"LSE has a strong, slightly competitive work ethic culture. It inspired me to study harder and focus on my career as well. My experience was extremely worthwhile and I had the best year. Living in London gave me some of the best memories"

Brandeis University
Past Review Very Good Experience, I Will Do It Again. University of Pecs: Pécs - Direct Enrollment

"Yes, it is a very valuable experience as a student and as a human being. I learn many lessons during those six months I lived abroad. One that I do not need to have many unnecessary stuff or space to live or to be happy."

Anonymous University
Past Review A Great British Experience University of Bristol: Bristol - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about British life, culture and academics. I also got to travel to 11 different countries while abroad."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review It Is Pretty Cool For Culture Exposure Yonsei University: Yonsei International Summer School

"the language and the experience to understand that the real culture is different from the media and propaganda use. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Bristol A Great Student City! University of Bristol: Bristol - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained independence and learned to advocate for myself when I was feeling overwhelmed. I'm much more experienced travelling on my own now and have more confidence to take on new or unknown experiences. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Summer With Food Adventures And Interesting Korean Culture Experience Yonsei University: Yonsei International Summer School

"I gained knowledge about Korean culture and lifestyle of Korean locals. I got to practice my Korean with local people too. It was very worth it."

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best Decision I Have Made Sogang University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about Korean culture, both from the classes I took and from walking around the city. It was definitely worth the time and money to study abroad to experience it."

Eastern Illinois University