Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

Scholarship spotlight: World Bank Scholarship Program

Join IHS and shape sustainable urban futures with the fully funded Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program—apply before 28 February!

part of Erasmus University Rotterdam

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

IHS offers specialised advisory and training services

Offered by IHS, the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies in 4 trajectories

This 4-year programme is part of the Erasmus Graduate School of Social Sciences and the Humanities

Urban Perspectives: Building Just Cities
How can urban governance contribute to a just and sustainable future? Discover key insights from Dr Pamela Durán-Díaz on the World Day of Social Justice.
- Wednesday 19 Feb 2025
- Blogpost
Grassroots Innovation: Moving to scale
How do grassroots organisations contribute to developing marginalised communities? Explore the summary of the final webinar in the City-to-City learning series.
- Monday 17 Feb 2025
- Blogpost
Exploring Nature-based Solutions
How can Quito use Nature-based Solutions to address urban challenges? Dr Tannya Karin Pico Parra recently defended her PhD research exploring this topic.
- Tuesday 28 Jan 2025
- Blogpost

Onboarding session for PhD candidates
In our onboarding sessions we like to welcome all new PhD candidates to the Erasmus Graduate School of Social Sciences and the Humanities (EGSH).
- Thursday 6 Mar 2025, 10:00 - 11:00
- Introduction
Open lecture: Urban Dialogues
Join Dr. Pamela Duran Diaz for a 'trip around the world' and explore the multifaceted role of water in urban development!
- Tuesday 18 Mar 2025, 16:00 - 17:00
- Lecture
Master Open Day
Find out which master's suits you best, ask all your questions to students and teachers or attend practical sessions on making the right study choice.
- Saturday 22 Mar 2025, 10:00 - 16:00
- Open day