Your Expat Community in Gent

Find Out More about Gent and What It Offers for Expats

Gent is a historic yet contemporary city, where culture meets modern life in a fascinating mix, enabling residents to live a modern life against a stunning backdrop of ancient buildings and monuments. The streets are pedestrian and cyclist friendly and are virtually traffic-free in places. The city boasts many quality four-star hotels, many of which have medieval facades, while there are also plenty of places to dine out, including many sidewalk cafes, where the mild weather can be enjoyed. Gent boasts a buoyant economy, with the university and a number of research-oriented companies in the vicinity, including Ablynx, Cropdesign, Innogenetics, and Bayer Cropscience. There are also many hospitals, schools, and shops.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Berlin or London, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Grow Your Expat Network in Gent with InterNations!

By communicating with like-minded expats in Gent, you can learn all you need to know about your new life. Our members respect our code of conduct of polite behavior and trust and will offer help and advice on every aspect of life in Gent. Any queries can be answered here, on any topic, from healthcare and local schools to the local Gent social life and activities. You can arrange to meet fellow expats in person, in a safe, secure environment, by joining like-minded groups, based on your hobbies and interests. If you don't see a group for your favorite hobby, feel free to open your own!