Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

of Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Application for the MSC in Urban Management & Development is now open! Learn about topics such a climate change, socio-spatial transformations and more.

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IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

part of Erasmus University Rotterdam

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The Erasmus University, Rotterdam Campus

Education

IHS offers higher education in urban management, development and governance.

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Advisory, Training & Research

IHS offers specialised advisory and training services

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Shaping a better urban world: IHS presents its 2025-2029 Strategy

With a renewed emphasis on societal impact, transdisciplinarity and inclusivity, the strategy outlines our commitment to advancing our mission in the next five years.

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Urban panorama, India

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Events & Courses

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  • Inaugural lecture Dr.dr. Lasse Gerrits

    Inaugural lecture dr.dr. Lasse Gerrits - Metropolitan Mosaics: Governing the alchemy
    • Friday 6 Feb 2026, 16:00 - 17:00
    • Inaugural lecture
    Dr Dr Lasse Gerrits

  • Master Open Day

    Visit the Master Open Day at Erasmus University Rotterdam on Saturday 21 March 2026 and find the programme that suits you!
    • Saturday 21 Mar 2026, 10:00 - 16:00
    • Open day
    Students sit in the lecture benches and listen intently.

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