Global Urban Change MSc (IHS)
An international Master's programme equipping students to tackle complex urban challenges through flexible specialisations.
Best for:Best for graduates and professionals seeking advanced cross-disciplinary training in urban development, planning, and sustainability.
Overview
The 12-month English-taught Master of Science in Global Urban Change at Erasmus University Rotterdam equips students to tackle urban challenges through flexible specialisations in climate or socio-spatial transformations. Moving beyond conventional disciplinary boundaries, the curriculum explores integrated, sustainable approaches such as nature-based solutions, circular economies, and resource flow management. Participants evaluate housing policies, analyse financialisation processes, and develop cross-disciplinary skills to make cities resilient and future-proof. Delivered by the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS), the programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical strategies for urban transformation.
What you'll do
- Investigate how cities change through flexible specialisations in climate or socio-spatial transformations
- Explore integrated approaches including nature-based solutions and circular economies
- Examine social, economic, and technological forces shaping modern urban environments
- Evaluate housing policies and analyse financialisation processes in urban contexts
- Connect urban problems on the ground and convene key stakeholders to create positive impacts
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; IELTS overall band 6.5, TOEFL computer-based 232, or TOEFL internet-based 90
Instruction: English
- Background in urban development, planning, policy, or related disciplines
- Ability to apply integrated and sustainable approaches to urban challenges
- Strong analytical skills for evaluating socio-economic and technological urban forces
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Review the programme requirements and submit your application through the official IHS portal. Ensure all required language proficiency scores and supporting academic documents are provided.
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- English language test scores
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