Flemish Brabant is a particularly attractive location for (international) companies to site themselves. As a result, various leading companies and global players are present in the region, and career possibilities are plentiful.
The region is also a very popular expat destination. Expats enjoy the proximity of the extremely lively international capital of Brussels, with its numerous cultural and sporting facilities, the presence of various international schools, good and affordable housing in a green setting and the renowned and extensive gastronomic options.
A wide range of nationalities is represented in the region’s companies, but also in its universities, technical universities and knowledge centres, with the cutting-edge research that is conducted in various fields and the available research infrastructure attracting scientists from all over the world.