IHS 1-year MSc in Urban Management and Development

Between now and 2030, urban areas are expected to triple in surface, and by 2050, 68% of the population will reside in cities. To remain sustainable, liveable and competitive, cities need well-trained urban managers in policy development and good governance. The 12-month MSc in Urban Management and Development at IHS covers essential topics such as socio-spatial dynamics in urban planning, climate resilience and sustainability, urban governance and economics, and equitable access to sustainable land and housing.

The programme, structured across four Master tracks, equips students with the analytical tools to address pressing urban challenges in their home countries, the curriculum emphasizes forward-thinking policy-making and incorporates comparative approaches to explore global urban trends, policies, and issues. This framework enables students to deepen their expertise within a specific field while gaining a comprehensive perspective on sustainable urban management.

What are some of the unique features of this Master programme?

Next to studying at Erasmus University Rotterdam, an institution that is consistently ranked among the top 3% of the world’s best universities, following the MSc in Urban Management and Development also means that you will get to:

• Engage in a diverse learning experience through lectures, case studies, debates, assignments, and field visits in Rotterdam and other Dutch cities, with the option for thesis fieldwork abroad.
• Be part of a highly international classroom, comprised by mid-level professionals and fresh graduates with rich and varied experiences

Learn more about the programme

Application deadlines​

Early Bird:

Non-EU/EEA & EU/EEA – 15 April

Early Bird (candidates who submit their fee by ​​15 May benefit from a €2000 tuition waiver).

Regular: ​

Non-EU/EEA – 1 June​

EU/EEA – 1 July

Scholarship highlight

Holland Scholarship: € 5,000 partial scholarship awarded to four Non-EU/EEA students per year based on academic excellence.

Early Bird tuition waiver: €2000 tuition fee reduction for fees submitted by May 15th, 2024.​

*The NL scholarship awardees are welcome to combine their scholarship with the Early Bird waiver amounting to a total financial relief of €7000.​

Do you have any questions? Do not hesitate to contact us at courseinquiries@ihs.nl.