Overview
Part of the Erasmus Graduate School of Social Sciences and Humanities (EGSH), the Urban Development and Governance programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam offers a chance to earn your doctoral degree from the high-ranking Erasmus University (#72 globally). Participants learn from and with urban policy advisers and real-life cases, connect with like-minded people from all over the world and expand their professional network.
The educational programmes at IHS are designed to equip students with the knowledge and the skills to become competent urban professionals. Many of our academic staff are still practising in the field, and their teaching material is made up of their real-life case studies. This learning context ensures that our students are experienced in applying theory learnt in the classroom to actual situations. Once they become graduates, they have the practical skills that employers are looking for.
Participating in any of our programmes provides a gateway to an international network of urban professionals, institutes and capacity building initiatives. Graduates and students will benefit from the extensive network of IHS, including an alumni association with over 9,000 members and contacts with donor agencies and training centres. IHS is engaged in over 100 urban programmes and projects at any time, enabling a direct link between theory and practice. IHS lecturers have worked all over the world, thus creating a possibility to discuss and initiate programmes and projects in your country and your cities.
Urban career opportunities further afield
Wherever you go in the world, every city needs urban managers. In fact, 45% of our alumni are currently working in the public sector to implement urban planning initiatives in their city.
Recent urban population growth predictions have revealed that the amount of urban space in developing countries needs to expand by 326 per cent by 2050. With such drastic city expansion on the horizon, these countries will be looking to urban planners and development professionals to make it a reality.
With urban planning and development opportunities in many different places, where will your post-graduate education take you?
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
The PhD programme consists of three different pillars (thematic areas), providing a wide variety of possibilities to conduct PhD research.- Urban Economics and Governance - This cluster focuses on how cities and urban areas develop economically and how governance processes shape urban development.
- Urban Sustainability and Resilience - This thematic area focuses on how urban areas worldwide can transition towards more sustainable and resilient development pathways within the context of environmental challenges and climate change dynamics.
- Urban Socio-Spatial Development - This cluster focuses on the making of cities and the interactions with and transitions within cities while addressing topics such as the urban spaces, the right to the city, with a focus on the right to land and housing.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Language
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
We require candidates to have a bachelor's degree and a master degree from a recognised university in a field related to urban development and governance.
- We require our candidates to have obtained at least First Class, GPA 3.6, A-, Dutch grade 8.0, or an equivalent with the master's degree.
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International
12500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12500 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
12500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12500 EUR per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Rotterdam
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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