IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

of Erasmus University Rotterdam

Early bird application deadline coming up: 15 April

Apply by 15 April and pay the tuition fee by 15 May to benefit from a €2000 waiver. Don’t miss this early bird opportunity.

Education

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

Research

Tackle urban challenges and identify capacity gaps in the urban context with our research services.

Advisory & training

Work with IHS staff to find innovative solutions, embedded in and relevant for your local context.

Tailor your learning trajectory for the MSc in Urban Management and Development
For the upcoming academic year, the programme introduces a tailored learning trajectory, allowing students to customise their curriculum.
- Wednesday 11 Mar 2026
- General
What does it take to turn a disaster into an opportunity for a more resilient future?
As part of the PhD programme in Urban Development & Governance, we offer our IHS PhD researchers the opportunity to present their research at our PhD colloquia.
- Tuesday 10 Mar 2026
- Blogpost
How can urban heritage accommodate current and future needs?
Learn more about the short course on Urban Heritage Strategies for African Cities from the interview with course coordinator, Jean-Paul Corten.
- Friday 6 Mar 2026
- Interview

IHS open lecture: Inequality in cities - current trends and challenges
Are you curious about what it’s like to study at IHS? Join our online lecture and discover what studying at IHS is really like!
- Monday 16 Mar 2026, 13:00 - 14:00
- Online event
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

Education & research programmes

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