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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 18, 2025
Past Review Amazing!!!!! University of Westminster: London - Summer School

"really helpful especially for who majoring art or cultural management."

United International College (UIC)
Past Review An Outdoor Experience With A Friendly And Welcoming Student Culture. University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"I learned about another culture, how to be an adult, and a lot about myself. It was worthwhile and I wish I had spent a year abroad."

Middlebury College
Past Review Incredibly Fun And Intellectually Challenging Lincoln College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"It was so worthwhile. I became a much better writer, editor, and scholar with all of the one-on-one attention of the tutorial system and peer editing, and the independent-learning way of Oxford. I loved how free I was to make up my own schedule for learning - going to whatever lectures I wanted to (I went to LOTS just because th..."

Middlebury College
Past Review Great Educational And Cultural Exposure University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"Met new people coming from a different culture, helped open my mind to new perspectives. The essay writing greatly helped my writing skills. Traveling through Europe allowed me to explore. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Hardest Experience Of My Life Al Akhawayn University: Ifrane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how the rest of the world works, how to travel on my own, how to be alone, and take the world head-on. I do not think it was worthwhile because I did not get helpful credit out of it or really enjoy myself. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review 3 Weeks Of Excursion Filled Italy Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"It helped me decipher my career path, as well as showed that I was capable of being independent. It was worthwhile and the perfect amount of time. "

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Sheep Everywhere You Look University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"I relied on myself completely and was able to get to know people from all over the world. I hope to go back someday soon!"

Wellesley College
Past Review Very Good St Peter's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"new study methods, new friends, academic improvements"

Brandeis University
Past Review Best Decision Of My Life!!! Umbra Institute: Perugia - Direct Enrollment in Semester, Summer or Academic Year Programs

"I learned how to be completely independent for the first time in my life. I learned to overcome challenges that I had never been faced with before, and while it was really hard and disheartening while I was going through it, it's so valuable to me looking back at this experience. "

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Past Review Endless Sheep, Everything Looks Like A Greenscreen, Party People University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"Comparing my two semesters abroad, I learned how different experiences can be. Yes, always worthwhile! There is so much to see and learn from- looking inward and outward. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Amazing Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"To be more independent and try new foods!"

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Work Hard, Play Hard! St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"knowing there are so many opportunity out there and so many talented students working hard to reach their goal. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Amazing. Better Than I Ever Expected. Most Beautiful City, Best Teachers. Umbra Institute: Perugia - Intensive Italian through Culture Summer Program

"I wanted to be fluent in Italian, and I got as close as possible in 6 weeks because I really pushed myself to practice."

Boston University
Past Review Once In A Lifetime Experience! University of Nottingham: Ningbo - UNNC International Summer School

"it was refreshing to learn and listen to lectures that is different from what I usually learn, and being a business student, this experience have enhanced my knowledge."

University of Macau
Past Review Trip Of A Lifetime At Act American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned more about being organized and planning travels on my own, as well as the importance of learning the language and culture while I was there. I am so happy that I went, it was worth every penny!"

Past Review Traversing Europe And Making Friends Constructor University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about being on my own and being open to new experiences. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Becoming A New And Improved Version Of Myself Universita degli Studi di Firenze: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I became more independent. My self-confidence grew. I feel stronger."

Middlebury College
Past Review Mesmerizing Hong Kong And Rigorous, But Doable Cuhk Chinese University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot of Chinese/HK culture and history mostly through the Urban China class and the Chinese Economy class."

Brandeis University
Past Review Unforgettable 5 Weeks In Sorrento Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"Sant'Anna did an amazing job making their students feel at home in Sorrento. This was undoubtably the best 5 weeks of my life. The town is beautiful and the people are extremely friendly. The host family could not have been more accommodating and made us all feel like we were part of their family. My only regret is that the prog..."

Wake Forest University
Past Review El Salmorejo Cordobeh Eh Delicioso! University of Cordoba / UCO: Cordoba - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a better understanding of myself, and how I am capable of living in a new place on my own. It was worthwhile, and while these are probably not the best four month of my life, they were definitely four months that I will never forget. "

Middlebury College
Past Review A Lesson Hard Learned King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to live in a huge, international city. I learned how to get through a very tough situation while alone. I learned a lot about myself, like that I shouldn't move to a foreign country where I don't know a single person. These are worthwhile lessons, but at a steep cost."

Wellesley College
Past Review A Rigorous But Rewarding And Unforgettable Experience! Mansfield College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"During my study abroad year, I was able to immerse in the new culture and make many new friends, with whom I was able to make valuable memories. I really liked living in the city of Oxford where I not only enjoyed working in many different libraries and visiting museums but also simply walking around and exploring the city. In t..."

Wellesley College
Past Review A Great Experience, Beautiful Campus With Some Tiny Glitches University of Birmingham: Birmingham - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to budget money, live on my own, cook for myself, travel smarter. It was an amazing experience."

McGill University
Past Review An Eye Opening Experience St Peter's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I learned how big the world is and it was all worthwhile."

Brandeis University