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.

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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.

Pedestrian crossing in Tokyo

Advisory

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

Events & Courses

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  • IHS at the 13th edition of the World Urban Forum (WUF13)

    IHS joins WUF13 in Baku to share expertise on inclusive housing solutions and urban development. Learn more about our participation.
    Contrast between old and new Baku in Azerbaijan
  • PhD defence: Jialong Zhu

    On Friday, 29 May 2026, Jialong Zhu will defend his PhD thesis on inclusive digital transitions in smart cities based on Chinese and European case studies.
    Photo of Jialong Zhu
  • Co-Creating Safe & Liveable Cities

    This multidisciplinary programme explores how integrated approaches to housing, infrastructure, and landscape can shape safe and liveable cities.
    Housing in Rotterdam city center

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