Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

Join us online or in person for the EUR Master Open Day on 21 November!

Learn more about the renewed MSc Global Urban Change and meet our current students and institute representatives, and ask your questions!

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
Making care visible in Rotterdam’s neighbourhoods
Who keeps a neighbourhood going? Get to know the Care-full Citymaking project that works with communities in Rotterdam that take on this very important role.
- Monday 9 Nov 2026
- General
From ambition to delivery: A critical role for cities and regions at COP31
Ahead of next week’s 2026 UN climate summit (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, we reflect on the role of cities and global climate ambition.
- Friday 6 Nov 2026
- General

Food Fair – Connecting Cultures Festival
Nothing connects people like the universal language of food! Join us to discover tastes from all over the world!
- Thursday 19 Nov 2026, 14:00 - 16:00
- General
Master Open Day
Visit the Master Open Day at Erasmus University Rotterdam on Saturday 21 November 2026 and find the programme that suits you!
- Saturday 21 Nov 2026, 10:00 - 16:00
- Open day
Rethinking urban development in an age of global change
In this webinar, we will explore how the meaning of urban development has changed over the years and what skills and knowledge urban professionals need.
- Tuesday 24 Nov 2026, 16:00 - 17:00
- Webinar