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, 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 Professional, Rigorous & Life Changing. University of Galway: International Summer School

"Yes. Enlightening. Best professors I've ever had. I was treated as a professional. Courses were well organized, relaxant, focused & well taught. Schedule was rigorous, yet humane. Trips & excursions were also well organized, relevant & purposeful. Still, it was lots of fun!"

National University of Ireland, Galway
Past Review The Trip Of A Lifetime! University of Galway: International Summer School

"I gained friendships, professional learning experiences I can apply to my career, a connection to my Irish roots, personal growth from traveling independently, as well as networking opportunities. "

National University of Ireland, Galway
Past Review The Craic Was At 90! University of Galway: International Summer School

"I cannot even express in words ever experience I have gained while I was in Ireland. I would do this trip all over again if I could. This trip was just what I needed in my life."

National University of Ireland, Galway
Past Review Best Program: Guaranteed To Change Your Life! University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School

"I gained so much language and cultural experience. I also learned very much about the political/religious/economic/militaristic/social/ecological significance of many places throughout the country."

United States Naval Academy
Past Review London International Summer School University of Westminster: London - Summer School

"making new friends"

University of Westminster
Past Review The Most Unforgettable Experience Ever Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

"I learned some korean. Not enough to have a basic conversation, but it was enough to get by. I struggle a lot with speaking different languages due to my speech impediment, so I am pleased at the amount of korean I've learned. I also learned about some cultural customs that helped me show respect to the locals and immerse into t..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Amazing Unforgettable Experience Hanyang University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. I learned to be independent in a foreign country, while creating meaningful connections in a place where I previously had none. I learned more about Korea that I ever would've in a textbook. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Make The Best Of It Provoke The Experience That You Want Universidad Nacional de Cuyo: Mendoza - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My spanish is through the roof - my cultural understanding is as well. My patience, my personality, and my view on life evolved. Definitely worth while"

Trinity University
Past Review Best 6 Weeks Of My Life! Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

"I was able to stretch my open mind to other areas such as food and opinions on politics. Yes, it really was. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Everything I Dreamed Of Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I acquired a greater understanding of Italian culture and society and the experience opened my eyes to the diversity and beauty of the rest of the world."

University of California - Riverside
Past Review The Daring Adventure That Is Study Abroad UC3M / Universidad Carlos III de Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I was able to refine my Spanish skills, meet locals and other students from around the world, and learn about many different cultures. I have made lifelong friends and memories that are invaluable. This experience has also helped to shape me into the person I am today - independent..."

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review A Wonderful Experience In The Bustling City Of Hong Kong. Lingnan University: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile, I made new friends and learned more about the culture in hong kong and mainland china. "

Trinity University
Past Review Great Experience University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I loved my study abroad experience because of the people I was able to meet. Academics were rather rigorous, but I received support from my peers in the exchange program. "

Wellesley College
Past Review A Decent Trip University of Galway: International Summer School

"I met a lot of friends (from America) and got to experience life in an amazing city. I will DEFINITELY return to Galway one day. Experiencing that city made it worthwhile because it is a beautiful place."

University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Past Review It Was Fabulous. University of Galway: International Summer School

"Lots of useful information for teaching. The traveling was great…so beautiful."

Past Review New Friends In A New Language In A Beautiful Place University of Galway: International Summer School

"It was absolutely worthwhile! I made friends that I believe I will have for the rest of my life. I feel like I really understand the culture of the locals in Ireland now and my Irish has dramatically improved. "

University of Notre Dame
Past Review Art And Society Good But Expensive University of Westminster: London - Summer School

"how to appreciate artworks, it's worthwhile"

United International College (UIC)
Past Review Amazing Academics And Friendships University of Cambridge: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned how to be more independent academically and to navigate situations I'll likely encounter in graduate school. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Do This Program!!! Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM): Queretaro - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I have a much better grasp on the Spanish language after 6 short weeks. This experience really made me fall in love with the Spanish language and Latin America in general - I can't wait to go back to Mexico. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review An Educational Experience That Transformed My Approach To Learning And Life St Peter's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I have learned to study independently, to write quickly, speak about my work with confidence even with people who are far more knowledgable about the topic than I am. To admit when I don't know something, that there is no shame in this, and to look for ways to remedy this, rather than to cover it up. I feel like I have learned s..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Awesome Fun! University of Westminster: London - Summer School

"I gained new knowledge on new cultures! I gained friends for life! It was worth the money, time and traveling! "

University of Westminster
Past Review An Experience I Will Never Forget J. F. Oberlin University: Tokyo - Reconnaissance Japan Program

"I learned to have an open mind about culture and my language skills improved exponentially"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review The Best Way To Learn Arabic! American University of Beirut: Beirut - Intensive Summer Arabic Program

"I learned a lot of Arabic which is why you would come to this program. Everyone tremendously improves! "

Trinity University
Past Review Summer In London University of Westminster: London - Summer School

"How to be a more independent person"

University of Scranton