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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 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
Past Review Bittersweet! Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"The more i traveled, the more i realized how different America is from Europe....it's so uptight and everything has to be planned out and we're in a huge rush. Europeans take time to smell the beautiful flowers and embrace the one-day-at-a-time lifestyle and just live/work to enjoy life. SO worthwhile, and definitely one of the ..."

Illinois State University
Past Review Relaxed And Playful Times In Tassie University of Tasmania: Hobart - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained much more independence and an ability to wake up everyday and truly think about what it was that I wanted to do. It was worthwhile to explore this and have ample time to reflect."

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Awesome Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"culture "

Illinois State University
Past Review Studying Abroad In Germany Allowed Me To Learn More About Cultures And Myself Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences: Ingolstadt - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much about myself, my strengths and weaknesses. I learned how independent I am. I traveled to 11 countries in Europe and learned about many different cultures. It was the best experience and I am so I happy I made the choice with this program. I would go back in a heart beat and I hope to visit some friends I made t..."

St. Cloud State University
Past Review Great Scott, That Was Fun! University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned so much about Edinburgh, a city I now love, and I gained a sense of independence at a large university that you just can't get at small liberal arts colleges."

Middlebury College
Past Review Il Magnifico Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"friendship/ cooking/ ues"

Illinois State University
Past Review Awesome Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I learned so much it is hard to put into words. The main thing is that you don't realize how much you miss it until you have left."

Illinois State University
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life, So Far. Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I grew up a lot. Learned so much about other places and cultures. Met friends from other countries like the netherlands and england. learned how to live on my own in another country. "

Illinois State University
Past Review Living Like An Italian Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I learned more about the Italian culture than I could have ever learned from reading a book for watching a film. I learned to be more tolerant of tourists and became more independent. "

Illinois State University
Past Review An Experience That'll Be Hard To Beat Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I learned a ton! It was worthwhile!"

Illinois State University
Past Review Best Experience In My Life Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"Gained a new perspective, learned how to travel, definitely worthwhile"

Illinois State University
Past Review My Thoughts Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"I gained a better understanding about the world. Now I can relate when others speak about the countries I visited. "

Illinois State University
Past Review If Grades Go Well Totally Worth It. University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a ton about Aus. Also learned a bunch about different perspectives in politics and philosophy that are less American. Went traveling a fair amount which was amazing. SE Asia and NZ were great."

Middlebury College
Past Review Roma: The City Of History, Great Food, Beautiful Art, And Warm People. The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I made lifelong friends that share my passion of adventure and living life to the fullest. I learned to appreciate every second of each day and take advantage of all the opportunities that come my way."

University of Miami
Past Review Amazing, Expensive, Unexpected, Exciting, Scary, Sad, Happy... Everything! Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

"the best thing i learned was how to actually travel and not waste a bunch of money on the overly priced planned trips through student groups"

Illinois State University