IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Study in IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Country : The Netherlands
City : Rotterdam
Established : 1958
Number of Students : 100
Number of Faculty Staffs : 30
International Courses :

Tuition Fee :

€ 18,600

Scholarships :

You can find our external scholarship databse here: https://www.ihs.nl/en/education/scholarships

Living Costs :

Living costs are around €1200 per month.

Status : Public
Type : University
THE Rank : #99

Overview :

The MSc in Urban Management and Development is a 12-month English-taught programme offered in four Master tracks. This structure allows IHS students to specialise within their chosen field whilst benefiting from a broader understanding of sustainable urban management offered at IHS. The MSc programme focuses on socio-spatial dynamics in planning, climate resilience and sustainability, governance and economics of cities and equitable access to sustainable land and housing. The MSc programme is designed to provide students with the skills to analyse, understand and solve contemporary urban issues in their countries through forward-looking policy-making. A key feature of the programme is the use of comparative methodologies to discuss urban issues, policies and trends worldwide. Next to high-quality academic content, the programme also equips students with knowledge of popular data analysis software and negotiation skills.

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Work :

You will graduate as an expert with specialist knowledge in the sphere of urban management and development. The career prospects of urban management development graduates are excellent. Cities are expanding increasingly fast; this means an ever-growing demand for urban professionals who can come up with solutions and innovations that will make a difference in a city. Once you have completed the programme, you will be able to work in various sectors ranging from city/town planner to urban project manager or urban development specialist.

Life After Studies :

Sicnce its foundation in 1958, the IHS has developed an extensive international network with former students. The IHS Alumni are urban professionals with key positions in projects, programmes and organisations in the public, private and academic sectors. The IHS alumni have formed a unique global network of international contacts, with more than 11.000 urban professionals in 145 countries actively engaged in the field. Once you graduate, you will be able to benefit from this diverse and extensive network of urban professionals. As a student of IHS, you will also have the unique opportunity to connect with like-minded people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds with whom you exchange experience and knowledge.

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