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

Discover urban resilience this summer

Rotterdam becomes your classroom at the IHS summer school focused on climate resilience, urban challenges and real-world learning.

Apply by 1 March!
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IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

part of Erasmus University Rotterdam

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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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Become part of the global IHS classroom!

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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Events & Courses

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  • Roadmap to your Master's studies

    Learn more about the MSc Urban Management and Development and how you can design your learning trajectory.
    • Wednesday 4 Mar 2026, 15:00 - 16:00
    • Webinar
    Roadmap visual

  • PhD defence: Sahar Abdollahi

    On Friday, 6 March 2026, Sahar Abdollahi will defend her PhD entitled "Evolution in Urban Morphology: Drivers of Change in Medieval Towns of the Low Countries".
    • Friday 6 Mar 2026, 13:00 - 14:00
    • PhD defence
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  • 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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