IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

of Erasmus University Rotterdam

Join our hybrid short course on Sustainable Urban Development

Take advantage of the Early Bird application deadline on June 15 to benefit from a €500 waiver.

Education

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

Research

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

Advisory

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

Tailor your learning trajectory for the MSc in Urban Management and Development
For the upcoming academic year, the programme introduces a tailored learning trajectory, allowing students to customise their curriculum.
- Wednesday 11 Mar 2026
- General
Turning climate knowledge into action
UMTCC course participants Sahinaz and Ahmed share their reflections on the experience and how to plan to implement what they learned in their role today.
- Monday 30 Mar 2026
- Blogpost
Integrating priority housing into the heart of Guatemala City
IHS alumna Eva Campos talks about Guatemala’s social housing innovation. Learn how global lessons and local action create inclusive cities.
- Tuesday 24 Mar 2026
- General

IHS Career Days 2026
Career event designed for students to explore career paths in the Netherlands and abroad.
- Thursday 16 Apr 2026, 13:00 - Friday 17 Apr 2026, 18:30
- Seminar
Career paths after IHS
Wondering what comes after your master’s? Learn from alumni working across different sectors and explore future career paths.
- Wednesday 22 Apr 2026, 13:00 - 14:00
- Webinar
Beyond the mountain: photography exhibition by Feiyue Liu
Exhibition opening & artist talk by photographer Feiyue Liu
- Thursday 23 Apr 2026, 16:00 - 18:00
- General

Education & research programmes

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