Application procedure
For Master and Post-Graduate Diploma Courses
Applications for admission are assessed throughout the year but you are strongly encouraged to apply ON-LINE and as early as possible, especially if you would like assistance with your visa application and with finding accommodation.
The admission procedure usually takes several weeks. On-line applications will be usually processed within 15 working days (during the Festive Season this may not apply), whereas processing paper applications will take considerably longer.
Please join us to be more environmentally friendly. Your use of the on-line application system is highly appreciated. This also avoids the delay of processing your application caused by the loss of your paper documents through regular postal service. Moreover, it reduces the time of the admission process significantly comparing to postal applications.
In order to facilitate this process, it is imperative that you meet all academic requirements and include all required documents.
IHS will start the assessment of your application only after the receipt of the documents listed below.
Application documents
1. Application Form
Application form completed with accurate information. Due to the large volume of applications, you are advised to apply as early as possible.
2. Transcripts and Diplomas
Certified copies of diplomas/degrees and transcripts from colleges or universities (a certified translation is required, if these documents are in a language other than English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, or Dutch).
These official documents (diplomas/degrees and transcripts) may be enclosed with the application form or sent directly to the Admissions Office by the registrar of the college or university. Since evaluation systems tend to vary, accompanying explanations (e.g. grade scales used) would be appreciated.
Please note that you will be required to present the original documents upon arrival for the programme.
3. Language Test
Applicants who did not complete a Bachelor’s degree in English must show certificates with relevant test results (such as TOEFL min. 575/TOEFL computer-based min. 232/ TOEFL internet based 90, IELTS min.6.5 (no IELTS subtest <5.5)).
Please note that for Chinese applicants only IELTS is accepted as English proficiency proof. Some countries may have additional requirements. For further information please contact admission@ihs.nl.
4. Reference Letters
At least 2 letters of recommendation in support of your application with signature are required for the admission process.
5. Curriculum Vitae
Please submit your detailed CV including personal information, education background, extracurricular activities, and professional experience.
6. Nuffic Certificate for Chinese Applicants
Chinese applicants are required to apply for a Nuffic Certificate (known as a Neso Certificate until 1 June 2010). The "Nuffic Certificate" is a document that provides an assessment of the applicant’s English language proficiency as well as of the educational degrees and diplomas that are required to gain admission to IHS. Nuffic sends this certificate directly to the relevant Dutch higher education institution once it has been issued. Please go to www.nuffic.nl/nuffic-certificate for more detailed information.
Upon successful admission, further arrangements for your stay in Rotterdam will be made. Please note that you might be requested to present your original academic documents upon your arrival at IHS.
Application deadlines
Our programmes all have different deadlines.
Master Programmes
MSc in Urban Management and Development: 1 July 2012
MSc in Financial Management: 4 October 2012
MSc in Urban Economics and Competitiveness: 1 July 2012
MSc in Urban and Regional Planning and Management in Indonesia: 1 July 2012
Short Courses:
Developing Social Housing Projects: 16 April 2012
International Courses on Housing and Urban Development: 13 January 2012
Local Economic Development: 5 March 2012
Preparing Bankable Public Private Partnership Projects: 30 April 2012
Urban Management Tools for Climate Change: 4 May 2012
Urban Planning: from strategies to local action:4 July 2012
Land Management and Informal Settlement Regularisation: 1 May 2012
Distance course on Innovations in Financing Cities: 1 September 2012
Eco Cities: Policies for Sustainable Energy: 3 September 2012
NB: please note that some fellowship programmes require much earlier submission dates. Please click here to see the NFP deadlines for each programme or course.
Apply on-line
You can simply click the icon below to start your on-line application process. Please read the instructions on how to apply online.
Downloads
More information on fellowships and to download the fellowship application forms can be found here.
Contact
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
Admissions Office
P.O. Box 1935, 3000 BX Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0) 10 408 9812
Fax: +31 (0) 10 408 9826
E-mail: admission@ihs.nl
