Since 1990 IHS and the Erasmus University Rotterdam have been closely collaborating through the Urban Management Centre that was created with the establishment of the international master course on Urban Management. From 2003 onwards, this cooperation was strengthened resulting in IHS becoming a part of the Erasmus Holding and making use of the knowledge and resources of various faculties and research institutions.

IHS is situated in the heart of the university campus of Woudestein and both its staff and course participants make use of all the facilities and advantages provided by the university. The educational programme of the Erasmus University is now benefiting from IHS’ international expertise and international development programmes. Both institutions are drawing on each others’ knowledge resources and expertise. This cooperation has intensified with the new Master Programme on Urban Management and Development where staff from IHS and various faculties closely collaborate.