IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

of Erasmus University Rotterdam

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!

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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

MSc Urban Management and Development

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

Students on lecture

PhD programme in Urban Development and Governance

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

Urban Governance and Development PhD IHS
  • IHS Student Reflections: Urban Data Analysis 1

    Diana reflects on her time at IHS so far, her course in Urban Data Analysis 1, and studying in Rotterdam.
    Diona Shen - IHS student
  • Voicing the Invisibles

    Learn more about our PhD researcher Satya, her research and international experience at IHS.
    Satya with the Erasmus statue
  • 2024 in review: Highlights at IHS

    As 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on a year filled with impactful research, academic achievements, and meaningful collaborations.
    Infographic showcasing IHS' activities in 2024

Events & Courses

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  • Grassroots innovations: How to move to scale?

    Register now for the Grassroots Innovations webinar organised by IHS in collaboration with UN-Habitat, EUR-VCC, Closer Cities, and Justra Cities.
    Grassroots innovations webinar
  • World Bank Information session

    Join our webinar to learn everything you need to know about the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme!
    Students
  • 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).

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