Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

of Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Application for the MSC in Urban Management & Development is now open! Learn about topics such a climate change, socio-spatial transformations and more.

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IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

part of Erasmus University Rotterdam

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The Erasmus University, Rotterdam Campus

Education

IHS offers higher education in urban management, development and governance.

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Advisory, Training & Research

IHS offers specialised advisory and training services

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Shaping a better urban world: IHS presents its 2025-2029 Strategy

With a renewed emphasis on societal impact, transdisciplinarity and inclusivity, the strategy outlines our commitment to advancing our mission in the next five years.

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Urban panorama, India

IHS news

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  • IHS at Adaptation Futures 2025

    IHS participated in this year's Adaptation Futures conference, discussing urban climate finance, housing, and climate overshoot. Read more in the article.
    • Monday 17 Nov 2025
    • General
    Christchurch, New Zealand

  • Towards integrated housing solutions

    Grounded in the understanding that housing is both a human right and a basic need, the executive training explored the complex challenges of housing in India.
    • Monday 17 Nov 2025
    • Blogpost
    Aerial shot of a city with many buildings

  • Working as a Sustainability Project Manager

    IHS alumna Samyuktha builds het career in sustainability, helping companies meet EU climate goals, while also launching her own platform, Reneu Media.
    • Tuesday 4 Nov 2025
    • Blogpost
    Sam posing

Events & Courses

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  • Public Spaces For All

    Join a three-day course exploring how inclusivity can be fostered through public spaces that combine culture & art, nature & landscape and history & heritage.
    • Friday 28 Nov 2025, 09:00 - Sunday 30 Nov 2025, 17:00
    • Course
    Bird view of Chennai, India

  • PhD Information session in Mandarin

    Join our information session in Mandarin specifically for prospective PhD applicants from China!
    • Friday 28 Nov 2025, 09:30 - 10:30
    • Webinar
    PhD Researchers IHS

  • Rivers, Cities and People

    Join the online launch of the book: ‘Rivers, Cities and People- Social Challenges of Urban Waterfront Development in Asia’.
    • Thursday 11 Dec 2025, 10:00 - 11:00
    • Book presentation
    Rivers, Cities and People cover

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