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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 22, 2025
Past Review Cross Continental Attitudes Under The Lens Of Geography, Literature And Politics Institute for American Universities (IAU): January Term Traveling Seminars

"Greater understanding of the impact the North Africa and Western Europe (Spain and France in particular)"

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Past Review Best Decision Of My Life American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"This program taught me how to budget and live with people that were way different from me. I loved it. I would do it again in a heartbeat. "

University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown
Past Review A Dream Come True American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"I made a great group of friends I still keep in touch with. I developed a passion for travel and well as a greater sense of independence. It was easy to be happy over there. "

Western New England University
Past Review Unforgettable Experience In China Beijing Normal University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It is truly worthwhile. It was my first time spending months in China, so I experienced real China."

Tufts University
Past Review Unmatchable Chill Semester But Stressfull Exam Period University of Nottingham: Nottingham - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"definitely worthwhile realized life outside middlebury and how real life is because at midd you can forget you are in a bubble. i needed a university like notts because credits transferred back for my major but if i didnt need that i would pick something that allows more independant study and more exotic places though at least i..."

Middlebury College
Past Review Complete Freedom And Independence To Be Yourself And Grow Individually Umbra Institute: Perugia - Direct Enrollment in Semester, Summer or Academic Year Programs

"I learned so much about who I am and the culture of other places. I learned about how the differences that separate us don't change who we all are underneath. I learned a lot about my own culture as well"

Providence College
Past Review Leicester University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about how other countries view America."

Illinois State University
Past Review An Awesome Experience, The Time Of My College Life!!! Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences: Ingolstadt - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Definitely worth while. I recommend the program to everyone thinking about going abroad. I made friends form all around the world and learned a lot about myself. The learning was also much different helping for future classes in America."

St. Cloud State University
Past Review The Most Incredible Experience Of My Life! American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"My study abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland was truly once in a lifetime. Not only was I able to travel to every corner of Ireland, but I was also blessed to visit 6 other European countries during my 3 months abroad. Experiencing a variety of cultures, conversing with people of all types of nationalities, and exploring the ..."

Mount St. Mary's University
Past Review The Best Choice I Ever Made And The Best Four Weeks Of My Life!! American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"This was by far the most amazing experience I've ever had. I was able to see so much of what Dublin had to offer and travel locally around Ireland. I gained confidence and personal strength from traveling abroad alone and having the chance to be apart of another culture. I kick myself every day for leaving and not moving back th..."

Eastern Connecticut State University
Past Review 4 Countries In 3 Weeks Institute for American Universities (IAU): January Term Traveling Seminars

"I learned a great deal about international relations and the Middle East on my trip. I believe it was eye opening and I enjoyed traveling to a large number of places. "

University of Delaware
Past Review Unforgettable Best Time Ever! American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"I loved meeting my friends that I'm still in touch with. I enjoyed traveling and seeing what there was to offer outside of Dublin as well!"

University of Dayton
Past Review An Incredible Experience...I'm So Lucky! American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"I gained a knowledge of what it is like to like and work in a foreign setting and it was definitely worth my time. "

Mount St. Mary's University
Past Review To Be Cursed With The Wanderlust: An Amazing Experience Abroad In Dublin American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"Studying abroad gives you the chance to learn more about yourself while absorbing a culture. Dublin is alive with history, literature, and friendliness: my experience there has profoundly changed me for the better. "

Mount St. Mary's University
Past Review Where's The Craic? At Acd! American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"I gained an even greater appreciation for Irish culture, and I'd do it again."

College of Charleston
Past Review Friends, Travels, Socializing American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"Learned about other cultures, traveling through Europe, and Irish history. It was worthwhile"

Manhattan College
Past Review I Had A Great Experience At The American College Of Dublin American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"I've never had a small class setting in college and it was great to have an intimate and very vocal class experience where students can discuss issues and bounce ideas off of their professors. The experience offered by ACD allows students to learn more as they are able to communicate directly with their teachers rather than limi..."

University of Arizona
Past Review Acd Is A Great Small College In One Of The Worlds Most Vibrant Places. American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"I truly appreciated the experience and thought that it exposed me to a different way of life."

Lynn University
Past Review Amazing Experience! American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"Studying abroad in Dublin was one of the best decisions I ever made! Studying in Dublin changed my life for the better. I couldn't imagine going through life today without the amazing opportunity that I was given! I learned so much about myself and how I can handle being in a setting that was new and different to me. I grew tre..."

Mount St. Mary's University
Past Review I Learned To Appreciate All Cultures And Met Tons Of People I Will Never Forget. Waterford Institute of Technology: Waterford - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about the Irish way of life and a lot about German culture from my two German roommates. I had a lot of fun, met a lot of interesting people, traveled to 5 countries, and managed to get some credits."

Illinois State University
Past Review Excellent Classes And Travel, But Socially Not My Thing University of Exeter: Exeter - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I am glad I went because I had wanted to go since I was 15. Socially the student life was not my favorite. Exeter is definitely a party school, with clubbing on weeknights and excessive drinking. "

The College of William and Mary
Past Review My Experience Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I learned a lot about the Italian/ European culture. I got to see some of the most historically famous and beautiful things. During my time abroad I visited 7 different countries and captured some of the most irreplaceable moments and memories, and made so many great friends. I will greatly value this experience for the rest ..."

Illinois State University