Destinations

EXCHANGE DESTINATIONS

50+ COUNTRIES ACROSS THE GLOBE

Do you want to take on a life-changing challenge? Are you adventurous? Do you want to experience something completely different for once? Apply for an exchange with YFU and discover all the beautiful and breath-taking countries that you can soon be exploring first hand. Hike in the awe-inspiring mountains of Switzerland, watch the northern lights with your new best friends in Sweden, celebrate a Brazilian carnival with the locals, or overlook the world on top of a skyscraper in New York City… With YFU, the possibilities are just endless! Get a taste of the country of your choice before deciding where to spend your time abroad.

Connect with YFU in your country

Learn more about the opportunities to study abroad by connecting with the YFU organization in your country. They will be able to tell you more about the exchange programs available, exchange countries to choose from, staying with a host family, and the benefits and challenges of studying abroad.

YFU in Your Country

"YFU offers the journey of a lifetime, an adventure that reveals the best in people, and enables you to make lifelong connections that will change the way you see the world. What are you waiting for? Find your YFU and make the world your home!"

Hosting an exchange student is the best way to world peace
Japanese host family
We have hosted three boys from different countries. Each of them has a unique personality.
“We don’t get to choose our families…” This is only partially true.
Erik
Since we don’t have any natural children, I didn’t think I’d ever be a ‘dad.’
Our exchange daughter Alicja was very easy going and social
Paul
Our eldest daughter Natasha read an article about hosting with YFU in the local newspaper. After requesting more information all family members were excited to welcome an exchange student into our home.