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.

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
Global Ambition, Local Action
At the World Urban Forum 13, IHS & UNEP launch white paper on facilitating local & regional governments’ participation in multilateral environmental agreements.
- Thursday 21 May 2026
- Publication
Finding the connecting thread in Rotterdam
From grassroots disaster relief in Appalachia to urban resilience at IHS. Read how Pearl is using machine learning to build safer cities for the future.
- Monday 11 May 2026
- Blogpost

Beyond the mountain: photography exhibition by Feiyue Liu
Exhibition opening & artist talk by photographer Feiyue Liu
- Thursday 23 Apr 2026, 16:00 - Thursday 25 Jun 2026, 18:00
- General
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.
- Friday 29 May 2026, 10:30 - 11:30
- PhD defence
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

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