Flanders is the Flemish (Dutch-speaking) Community of the federal Kingdom of Belgium. The capital of Flanders is Brussels, a capital it shares with Belgium and the European Union. Flanders’ six million inhabitants live right at the crossroads of Europe. Paris, London, Köln and Amsterdam are all within a radius of 300 km.

Belgium has three official languages: Dutch, French and German. Dutch (“Flemish”) is spoken in Flanders. French is spoken in Wallonia, the southern part of Belgium, while German is spoken in the border region with Germany. The three language communities have their own government and elected parliament. Brussels has a bilingual status. As the capital of Europe, it has become the headquarters of a long list of international organisations and companies.

The standard of education in Flanders is one of the highest in Europe and it steadily continues to improve. In recent years there have been rapid developments and structural changes in higher education.

Universities and university colleges are grouped in associations. As from 2004-2005 they operate within a uniform European framework of studies, offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

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