IHS Making Cities Work

Knowledge Centre of Urban Management and Development

Who are we?

An institute of EURErasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Leading international institute with 50 years of experience in applied knowledge for housing and urban development

Top school for urban management and development

We lead cities into the future !

Strong Academic Credibility

Erasmus University Rotterdam Top 50 university in Europe

Netherlands FlemishAccreditation

Organization

Strong Academic Credibility

City Development Corporation, Municipality of

Rotterdam

Lund University Sweden

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, United States of

America

Cordaid, Hague, the Netherlands

Where are we?

Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Port of Europe

Where are we?

Rotterdam,the NetherlandsRotterdam,the Netherlands

City of Urban RenewalCity of Urban Renewal

Where are we?

Rotterdam, the Rotterdam, the

NetherlandsNetherlands

City of Modern ArchitectureCity of Modern Architecture

IHS History

1948

Bouwcentrum

founded

Bouwcentrum

International

Education (BIE)

Direct involvement in

overseas projects

From BIE to IHS,

Institute for

Housing Studies

IHS - Institute for Housing

and Urban Development

Studies

IHS reorganization and

integration with Erasmus

University Rotterdam

New organizational

structure1958

1976 1991

1982

present2003

1996

Present

Winner of the UN-HABITAT

Scroll of Honour Award

Leading international institute

for housing and urban

development studies

50 years investing in people who Make Cities Work

IHS Education

Master’s Programme 12 months MSc programme with 7 specializations in urban management and development

PhD ProgrammeFull-time and part-time in depth research on specific themes in housing and urban development

Short Courses1-3 months short courses on specific topics in housing, land management and urban development

Executive Courses1-2 weeks intensive courses with strong practical focus designed for post experience professionals

Tailor Made CoursesProblem-solving and practical oriented course on various problems related to urban development

IHS EducationMaster’s ProgrammeMSc : Urban Management and Development

12 months MSc programme addresses the economic, social, physical,managerial and political aspects of urban

management and development in a comprehensive way

Truly international environment Small-scale with personal attention and supportInternational guest lecturesStrong link between theory and practicePractical focus and problem solving approachWide range of specializationsBalanced training of analytical and practical skills

MSc : Urban Management and DevelopmentKey Features

MSc : Urban Management and DevelopmentSpecializations

Urban Social Development Land Development Strategies and the Future of CitiesUrban Environmental and Infrastructure ManagementUrban Management and GovernanceHousing: Making it Accessible for AllUrban Development Strategies

MSc : Urban Management and DevelopmentCourse Structure

Urban PlannerEntrepreneurConsultant and advisorAcademic and lecturerPoliticianGovernment officialProject managerNGO officerReal estate agent

…

MSc : Urban Management and DevelopmentCareer prospects

IHS Global Connections: More than 7,000 Alumni all over the world form

strong networks for IHS graduates’ career

prospects

MSc : Urban Management and DevelopmentCareer prospects

“Studying at IHS has been an academic experience which has given me: the skills and knowledge of urban management necessary to contribute to the improvement of urban development in my country.”

Ms. Alejandra Samudio Matiz ColombiaMaster Student 2007-2008

International Courses on Housing and Urban Development

3-month post- graduate diploma courseDesigned for middle and senior level professionalsPractical orientation with field experience

Land management and Informal Settlement Regularization

1 month intensive diploma courseDesigned for professionals involved with housing and land policiesInnovative nature with various teaching methods

Academic Short course2 - 4 weeks in-depth diploma courseDesigned for professionals in urban management and development

In-depth study addresses the latest findings

Short Courses

Admission RequirementsFor Master Programmes and Short Courses

Bachelor’s degree for MSc programme

At least three years of related experience for the 1-month Land Management course

English Fluency if English is not mother tongue:- IELTS min.6.0 with subtest not lower than 5.5- TOEFL min. 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) 79 (Internet based) www.toefl.org www.ielts.org

Application formTranscript and IELTS or TOEFL test resultFinancial supportApply before July 01 for MSc Programme

Feb 01 for ICHUD short course June 01 for LMISR short course

Application

IHS personal attention and support(Housing, visa, insurance, financial supports, etc.)

IHS social activities(social drinks, cultural evenings, visits, sports days, etc.)

Rotterdam, Gateway to Europe(Paris, Amsterdam, London, Brussels, Berlin)

Student Life at IHS Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Student Life Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Students City

Cultural City

City with World

Events

Fun CityInternational

City

IHS: Making Cities WorkInstitute for Housing and Urban Development StudiesFor More information

www. IHS. NL

admission@ihs.nl