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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, International Summer Schools, Turkey, and Slovakia.

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 19, 2025
Past Review Pura Vida A Conversa! Centro Linguistico Conversa: Santa Ana - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned that Costa Rica is a gem of a country. The people, the culture, and the natural life are really incredible. I also learned a good amount Spanish that you would not necessarily learn in a classroom, especially colloquialisms. This program was definitely worth every penny. "

Trinity University
Past Review I Learned Hebrew And Fell In Love With A Country! Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: Hebrew Language Instruction – Ulpan

"I gained an understanding of a new culture, friends, knowledge, and the experience of a life time "

Brandeis University
Past Review Best And Worst Of Times In Germany Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg: Wurzburg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Studying abroad was the most difficult thing I have ever done but I am so happy I did it. I learned how to navigate through unfamiliar areas without technology. I learned more about other cultures. I learned I'm incredibly independent and can handle more than I think. I also learned that travel in Europe is much cheaper, which m..."

Eastern Illinois University
Past Review Stressful But Enlightening. Andres Bello National University: Santiago - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained lots of nursing skills, dealing with patients in a professional capacity mostly, also I learned a lot about my ability to deal with stress and what kinds of things tend to stress me out. I learned a lot about Chilean history and culture as well. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Really Wonderful Exactly What I Needed From Cursos Internacionales University of Salamanca: Salamanca - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a greater degree of independence and how far I have yet to go with my Spanish skills. It didn't discourage me to not always understand locals or classwork, but I feel more motivated than before to reach fluency and learn about/live in another Hispanic culture. "

Eastern Illinois University
Past Review Unforgettable Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I absolutely loved Italy, learned a lot about myself, and learned a lot about travel."

Eastern Illinois University
Past Review Adventures In Ghana University of Cape Coast: Cape Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about myself and other people. I was able to see the world from a new perspective. I learned that people are very different, but also very different. I learned how to be positive and persevere through rough situations. It was more than worthwhile. "

Winona State University
Past Review Fantastic Experience University of the Arts London - Integrated Study Abroad

"The intensive design experience was a perfect technical supplement to my liberal arts undergraduate education."

Middlebury College
Past Review An Unforgettable And Perfect Experience; I Wouldn't Change A Thing. Kingston University: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, it was absolutely worthwhile. I think the biggest thing that I learned from the program is to always take the time to appreciate the world and people, no matter how busy I am. It's so easy back home to get caught up with work and just forget about living, but in London, I couldn't ignore that."

Truman State University
Past Review An Exciting Adventure With A Lot Of Beautiful, Serene Moments. Kansai Gaidai University: Hirakata - Asian Studies Program

"Interestingly, I felt a pretty strong spiritual connection to the historical monuments and temples especially. Living in Japan (despite naturally encountering daily stressors) gave me a really wonderful peaceful feeling. Also, I learned a lot about the culture and their art, finding inspiration from my experiences and Japanese a..."

Eastern Illinois University
Past Review Worth Every Penny!!!!! FUA Experiential Learning and Internship Opportunities

"Worth every penny! I wish all students could have the opportunity to study abroad! There is no class or anything someone could tell you that would give you the same experience and knowledge that studying abroad gives to students "

Eastern Illinois University
Past Review A Necessary Title For This Wrap Up. American College of Greece: Athens - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"You learn a lot about yourself in foreign environments."

Southern Utah University
Past Review Fun In Beijing And Other Places Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a lot of language skills. My listening and speaking skills really improved. It was definitely worth the trip"

Hamline University
Past Review A Challenging Semester! Technion, Israel Institute of Technology: Haifa - Semester of Engineering & Science

"It was worthwhile! I got to practice my Hebrew, be immersed in Israeli culture, and see places in Israel I hadn't been before."

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best Year Of My Life Queen's University Belfast: Belfast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Definitely. Not only did I learn a lot about my major and concentration, but I learned a lot about myself and my interests. I started to love learning again and was able to get involved in things because I was passionate, not only for my GPA and grad school applications. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Wonderful Summer In Seoul Yonsei University: Yonsei International Summer School

"I improved my korean"

Brandeis University
Past Review Awesome And Totally Worth It. Seoul Women's University: Bahrom International Program / BIP Summer Program

"Korean culture, totally worth it "

Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne / IPFW
Past Review Can I Go Again? Beijing Foreign Studies University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Life longs friends, a set of skills that set me apart from the average college student, fluency in Chinese that was beyond my own expectations, professional connections that will hopefully provide in the future. Yes, 100% worthwhile. "

Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
Past Review High Level Of Immersion, But High Level Of Difficulty Universidad de la Rioja: Logroño - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot language-wise and certainly experience a lot of personal growth. While it maybe proved too demanding, I think it was ultimately worthwhile."

Middlebury College
Past Review It Is Great. Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

"I learned the specific knowledge of economics and different culture. It is worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review Guided, A Bit Do It Yourself, But Infinitely Rewarding. London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"Personal agency, a better work ethic, knowledge from world-class professors, experience with people from all over the world, a crush on Britain's public transportation, and the ability to play cricket. Worth it."

Brandeis University
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life! University of Birmingham: Birmingham - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I made great friends with international and local students, traveled to tons of different countries and also all over England, and learned about history, culture, travel, etc. It was definitely worthwhile."

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review Experience Harder! Kansai Gaidai University: Hirakata - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This study abroad trip was not always smooth sailing. There were many times when I was scared or homesick, but knowing what I know now, I would gladly put myself through all that again without a second thought. Going on this trip not only helped me grow academically, but also personally. It helped me mature and gain confidence i..."

Eastern Illinois University