IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

of Erasmus University Rotterdam

Early bird application deadline coming up: 15 April

Apply by 15 April and pay the tuition fee by 15 May to benefit from a €2000 waiver. Don’t miss this early bird opportunity.

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
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
Rotterdam as a real-life laboratory for urban innovation
 In this article we explore how Rotterdam functions as a living urban laboratory for planning and design.
- Friday 20 Mar 2026
- Blogpost

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, 19:00
- Seminar
Co-Creating Safe & Liveable Cities
This multidisciplinary programme explores how integrated approaches to housing, infrastructure, and landscape can shape safe and liveable cities.
- Monday 24 Aug 2026, 09:00 - Friday 28 Aug 2026, 17:00
- Course
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

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