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

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
Creative Revolution Framework
The Creative Revolution Framework demonstrates how creative approaches in public sector processes foster long-term, citizen- and value-centric innovation.
- Monday 27 Jan 2025
- Blogpost
Alumni spotlight: Sammy Shileche
IHS alumnus Sammy tells about his life since IHS and looks back on his student years in Rotterdam.
- Friday 24 Jan 2025
- Blogpost

World Bank Information session
Join our webinar to learn everything you need to know about the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme!
- Wednesday 5 Feb 2025, 15:00 - 16:00
- Webinar
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
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