Earn your urban management degree from a top-100 university

About IHS

Situated in Rotterdam, the heart of urban development and innovation of the Netherlands, the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) is part of the high-ranking Erasmus University Rotterdam. The university is 70th globally according to Times Higher Education (THE) and 5th for Planning & Development, which is our speciality field, according to the Center University Rankings (CUR).

About the Master in Urban Management and Development

This English-taught Master programme in Urban Management and Development is an intensive one-year programme for driven individuals, passionate about cities and ready to gain new knowledge and skills in the field. The unique mix of teaching methodologies, high profile lecturers and six different specialisations make this degree a tailored, fast-paced and well-rounded learning experience. Being part of a classroom with 45 different nationalities will bring you face to face with very diverse contexts, issues and perspectives. The Master's programme consists of four main periods: a core, specialisation, research methods and thesis period. As an Urban Management and Development Master's student, you can tailor your programme to your interests by following a track in one of six available areas:

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