Study in IHS, Erasmus University Rotterdam

"With its 60 years of experience and by being constantly aware of the global changes, the institution is able to provide professional and high quality education. They are aware that the urban future will bring certain challenges which requires great innovations from the professionals to improve the quality of life in cities. Therefore, IHS of Erasmus University Rotterdam offers post graduate education, training, advisory services and applied research with interdisciplinary approach that would provide assistance in tackling the challenges of urbanization. The programmes offered focus on six areas; managing and financing urban infrastructure, urban housing & livelihoods, urban environment & climate change, urban strategies & planning, urban land development and urban competitiveness & resilience. Students of post-graduate and master degree programmes have the options to enroll in a complete course or only in a number of modules. In terms of teaching methodology, the institution believes in linking theory and practice. By having partnerships with government officials and staff members who have spent a significant amount of time in the field and posses high level of expertise within the context of different countries, they are able to provide the students and clients with great support, training, and services More than 8,500 professionals from over a hundred of countries have received training at IHS. Most of their alumni are urban experts, working as architects or urban planners, social scientists, government officials, real estate developers, consultants, directors, analysts, and many more. "