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Direct Enrollment/Exchange

Direct Enrollment/Exchange is a program provider offering 1869 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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November 5, 2026
Past Review Made Friends, Lost Money King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I discovered the city and people. It was definitely worthwhile."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Life Changing Summer Experience Both In And Out Of The Classroom. American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"During my time abroad I gain vital knowledge that will help me pursue my career as a history teacher through the various courses that I took. Also I gained a better understanding of myself and realized that I could survive on my own anywhere my life could bring me. Over all the experience was very much worth it and I would do it..."

Salem State College
Past Review Dublin: The Best Experience Of My Life! American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"Studying abroad in Dublin was the best experience I've ever had. I made fantastic friends and wonderful memories there. I would absolutely recommend for anyone to study abroad anywhere they can. For me, Dublin was the perfect, most magical city. It was a city for sure, but it was also small and welcoming and immediately felt lik..."

Mount St. Mary's University
Past Review Life Changing Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU): Port Elizabeth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Gained a sense of adventure! Absolutely worthwhile. "

St. Cloud State University
Past Review One I Will Never Forget. Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"Yes it was I learned to be accepting of other's cultures."

Illinois State University
Past Review Trip Of A Lifetime American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"My trip to Dublin was incredible, and the people I met I will never forget. The city is amazing and since ACD is in the heart of it, we were able to experience everything Dublin has to offer everyday. I can't wait to go back to Ireland some day!"

East Stroudsburg State University of Pennsylvania
Past Review The Most Amazing Adventure Of My Life! American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"My time abroad was the best of my college experience and of my life! It was the most rewarding thing I could have ever done! It opened my eyes to the world and and whole different way of life!"

Mount St. Mary's University
Past Review Greatest Three Months Of My Life! American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"This study abroad experience has taught me that a good time can be found in unlikely locations. "

Mount St. Mary's University
Past Review Life Changing Experience! American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"I gained more knowledge of the world around me during my experience abroad. I was able to step outside of my comfort zone."

Saint Anselm College
Past Review The Best Four Months Of My Life University of Limerick: Limerick - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"a cultural education that I never could have gained not going to another country. Met some of the best people in the world. Became best friends with the people that went of the trip with me. "

Illinois State University
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