IHS, Institute For Housing and Urban Development Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam
PhD in Urban Development and Governance
Rotterdam, Netherlands
PhD
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 12,500 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
Key Summary
About: The PhD in Urban Development and Governance at IHS (International Institute for Housing and Urban Development), Erasmus University Rotterdam, blends urban management and governance in an academic-to-practice setting. You select tailored courses in urban governance, climate resilience, planning, housing, spatial development, (digital) infrastructures & smart cities, social justice & gender. You must be at IHS for three months a year. Graduates receive a doctoral degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam (#99 globally, THE). Keywords: urban governance, planning, housing, resilience, smart cities, spatial development.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter roles as urban planners, policy advisors, researchers, consultants and international development specialists. Career opportunities: urban planner, policy advisor, researcher, consultant, international development specialist. Employers include universities, city governments, international agencies and consultancies. Keywords: policy, infrastructure, spatial planning, social justice.
PhD in Urban Development and Governance
As a combination of urban management and governance, this PhD programme provides a unique academic experience that is highly relevant to today’s world.
The IHS PhD programme provides a refreshing academic-to-practice environment in which talented individuals can develop their ideas and broaden their experience to become the leading professionals in urban development research, education and practice. While students are required to be at IHS for three months a year during which they will form the base of their skills and knowledge, they are also allowed to conduct research elsewhere for the rest of the year.
What can I look forward to, in this programme?
- A custom-made list of courses to choose from, designed to accompany through the stages of their PhD and line up with their focuses
- Working with internationally renowned experts in their field
- Working on real-life cases
- Making professional connections all over the world
- A flexible working environment
How is the programme organised?
In order to create a multidisciplinary environment, the programme has a wide range of topics to choose from:
- Urban Governance
- Climate Change & Resilience
- Urban Planning
- Housing
- Urban Social & Spatial Development
- (Digital) Instrastructures & Smart Cities
- Social Justice & Gender
As a PhD researcher, you will be considered a fellow researcher. During supervision meetings, you will be provided with guidance and feedback, but you will also be encouraged to share your ideas and questions. Together you will find ways for you to learn and grow as a researcher.
What can I expect at the end of my studies?
- A doctoral degree from a top the high ranking Erasmus University Rotterdam (#99 globally according to THE)
- To be a qualified job candidate for a growing field in cities all over the world
- Confidence in your skills and knowledge and your capacity to work as an expert in your field!
Admission & Application
We welcome applications from prospective students with a wide variety of backgrounds, all related to the field of urban governance. To apply for the PhD programme in Urban Development and Governance, you must fill in the IHS Online Application form and attach the necessary documents described in the Application procedure.