Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

Shape the future of cities with our renewed MSc in Global Urban Change

Formerly Urban Management & Development, our programme will help you master sustainable urban transitions and drive positive change worldwide.

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

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

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

IHS introduces the MSc in Global Urban Change and its updated structure
Our flagship Master’s programme has a new name that captures the ambition and impact of what we do at IHS. Learn more in the article.
- Monday 7 Sep 2026
- Press release
Scholarship Awardee Spotlight: Baris Arikan
In this interview, we introduce you to Baris Arikan from Türkiye and his student journey at IHS as a Jean Monnet Scholarship Awardee.
- Friday 2 Oct 2026
- Interview
Middle-Class Housing Pathways in Jakarta Metropolitan Area: Between Financial Pragmatism and Cultural Aspirations
PhD researcher Issa Tafridj presented her ongoing research that explores the contestation between economic and socio-cultural capital in middle-class households
- Friday 2 Oct 2026
- Blogpost

Moving the needle: from community participation to urban change
The IHS Alumni Impact Award competition comes to a close with a workshop, followed by the award ceremony and networking drinks.
- Friday 9 Oct 2026, 14:00 - 17:00
- Alumni
PhD defence: Mario Villalba Ferreira
On Monday, 12 October 2026, Mario Villalba Ferreira will defend his PhD thesis on Inter-Municipal Cooperation and Sustainable Waste Outcomes.
- Monday 12 Oct 2026, 15:30 - 16:30
- PhD defence
23rd N-AERUS Conference 2026
Join the hybrid 23rd N-AERUS Conference (27-29 Oct 2026) to explore power, knowledge & partnerships in global urban development.
- Tuesday 27 Oct 2026, 09:00 - Thursday 29 Oct 2026, 17:00
- Conference