IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

of Erasmus University Rotterdam

Application for the 2025-2026 academic year is open!

Apply for one of our 4 trending Master tracks and learn more about urban transformation, planning, sustainability and housing & land justice.

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IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

part of Erasmus University Rotterdam

The Erasmus University, Rotterdam Campus

Education

IHS offers a 1-year Master's programme in Urban Management & Development

Advisory, Training & Research

IHS offers specialised advisory and training services

Join our Urban Management Tools for Climate Change short course!

Explore how cities can adapt to climate change through innovative tools and case studies.

Events & Courses

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  • PhD defence: Mukta Naik

    On 24 October 2024, Mukta Naik will defend her PhD entitled "Governing Youth Mobilities in ‘Migration Junctions’, A scalar view from India’s ‘smaller’ cities".
  • PhD defence: Satya Maia Patchineelam

    On 1 Nov, Satya Maia Patchineelam will defend her PhD "Voicing the Invisibles," which examines the impacts of the resettlement of Riverine Women of Belo Monte.
  • IHS events at The 12th edition of World Urban Forum (WUF12)

    With the 12th edition of the World Urban Forum just around the corner, come find IHS at one of our events featured below.

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