Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

of Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Application for the MSc in Urban Management & Development is now open! Learn about topics such a climate change, socio-spatial transformations and more.

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IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

part of Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Education

IHS offers higher education in urban management, development and governance.

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Research

Tackle urban challenges and identify capacity gaps in the urban context with our research services.

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Advisory & training

Work with IHS staff to find innovative solutions, embedded in and relevant for your local context.

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Events & Courses

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  • PhD defence: Sahar Abdollahi

    On Friday, 6 March 2026, Sahar Abdollahi will defend her PhD entitled "Evolution in Urban Morphology: Drivers of Change in Medieval Towns of the Low Countries".
    • Friday 6 Mar 2026, 13:00 - 14:00
    • PhD defence
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  • IHS open lecture: Inequality in cities - current trends and challenges

    Are you curious about what it’s like to study at IHS? Join our online lecture and discover what studying at IHS is really like!
    • Monday 16 Mar 2026, 13:00 - 14:00
    • Online event
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  • Master Open Day

    Visit the Master Open Day at Erasmus University Rotterdam on Saturday 21 March 2026 and find the programme that suits you!
    • Saturday 21 Mar 2026, 10:00 - 16:00
    • Open day
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