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
Working as a Junior Researcher
Meet Diona, who completed her Master's at IHS and is now making an impact as a Junior Researcher.
- Thursday 17 Sep 2026
- Blogpost
IHS joins infrahub.africa partnership
IHS joins the ‘African Urban Futures’ partnership between the African Centre for Cities, the Centre for Sustainability Transitions and Urban Futures Studio.
- Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
- General

IHS Urban Research Day 2026
Join the IHS Urban Research Day on 8 October 2026 to explore local solutions to the global polycrisis. Submit your abstract by 14 August.
- Thursday 8 Oct 2026, 13:00 - 18:00
- Conference
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