IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

65 years of making cities work for all

This year, IHS commemorates its 65th anniversary. Join us for the celebratory event on 26 October 2023 and meet our international network of students, staff, alumni and partners!

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IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

part of Erasmus University Rotterdam

Advisory, Training & Research

IHS offers specialised advisory and training services

Join the IHS Urban Trends Survey

By participating in this survey, you help us shape the future of urban professionals!

65 years of making cities work for all
This year, IHS celebrates its 65th anniversary, and it is a time to reflect on the remarkable contributions it has had on urban environments worldwide.
- Thursday 25 May 2023
- General
Driving Urban Innovation
In this article, we share the latest initiatives and collaborations of IHS, representing a significant leap forward in its pursuit of innovation in cities.
- Friday 2 Jun 2023
- General
Join the IHS Urban Trends Survey and Help Shape the Future of Urban Professionals!
IHS is excited to announce the launch of the IHS Urban Trends Survey!
- Thursday 1 Jun 2023
- Call

Monthly Live Chat: 7 June
Chat with our Enrolment Officers to get a glimpse of IHS and our study programmes!
- Wednesday 7 Jun 2023, 13:30 - 15:00
- Online event
Designing Cities For All
This multi-disciplinary course explains how thinking simultaneously on issues of housing, urban planning & infrastructure can lead to equitable cities for
- Monday 10 Jul 2023, 09:00 - Friday 14 Jul 2023, 17:00
- Course
Realising the Opportunity: Libraries in Sustainable Urban Development
METLIB Satellite Meeting
- Friday 18 Aug 2023, 09:00 - 18:00
- Workshop