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Interested in our programmes and want to know more? We have a host of ways for you to engage with us during the application process. Find the formats that best work for you, and mark your calendars so you don’t miss them!
For more information, please write to admissions@iihs.ac.in.
We have a series of webinars on our Master’s and PhD programmes, anchored by IIHS University Faculty. There’s also one that will help you think about careers in the urban! Each webinar is designed to help you discover the different academic programmes at the University, with details of the programmes, courses, and admissions processes, and respond to any questions you may have. Mark your calendars!
IIHS University faculty will share first-hand insights on the Master of Science in Sustainability Science and Practice (SSP) and the Master of Science in Climate Change Science and Practice (CCSP) programmes. The SSP addresses sustainable development challenges through interdisciplinary themes such as ecology, food systems, the built environment, the circular economy, green transitions, and financing sustainable and climate action, while the CCSP focuses on climate science, impacts, mitigation, adaptation, policy, governance, risk assessment, and climate action planning across India’s rural-urban continuum.
Join this session to explore how these Master’s programmes connect academic learning to real-world climate and sustainability action. Engage with faculty in a Q&A on career pathways and practical applications.
Timing: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
IIHS University faculty will share first-hand insights on the Master of Science in Urban Economic and Infrastructure Development (UEID) and the Master of Arts in Urban Studies and Practice (USP). The UEID takes a heterodox approach to India’s economic and infrastructure transitions, with a focus on sustainability, equity, employment, governance, finance, digitalisation, and infrastructure systems, while the USP adopts an interdisciplinary, systems-oriented approach to urban transformation, engaging with governance, planning, infrastructure, and economic and environmental systems through research and practice in Indian cities and regions.
Join this session to to see how these Master’s programmes translate research into practice and prepare students to tackle India’s complex urban challenges. Engage with faculty in a Q&A on career pathways and practical applications.
Timing: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
IIHS University faculty will share first-hand insights on the Master of Arts in Human Development Policy and Practice (HDPP). The HDPP focuses on understanding, assessing, and acting on social and economic transformation through a human development lens, engaging with themes such as urban poverty and vulnerability, livelihoods and decent work, social protection, affordable housing, health and education, community development, care infrastructure, inclusive urban cultures, and the intersections of climate change, inequality, and vulnerability.
Join this interactive session to explore how the HDPP’s interdisciplinary approach connects human development theory with practical interventions and career pathways in urban transformation.
Timing: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
As Indian cities continue to grow and evolve, the demand for skilled urban practitioners has never been greater. From climate resilience and housing to mobility, governance, and social equity, today’s urban challenges are complex and deeply interconnected, requiring professionals who can work across disciplines, sectors, and scales.
This webinar offers insights from experienced urban practitioners working across diverse thematic areas and professional domains. Through real-world examples and career reflections, the session will highlight current trends in the urban job market,emerging roles, and multiple entry points into urban practice.
Join this interactive session to reflect on your own career trajectory after IIHS U, gain practical guidance on navigating the urban sector, and explore how you can play a role in shaping more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities in India.
Timing: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
IIHS University faculty will share insights on the PhD Programme, designed for scholars interested in advancing rigorous, interdisciplinary research on urbanisation, environment, and social transformation. The programme supports research across a wide range of themes, including urban governance, planning and policy, social inequality and justice, housing and infrastructure, climate change and sustainability, political economy, and the intersections of ecology, economy, and society.
This session will offer an overview of the PhD programme structure, research areas, supervision approach, and academic culture at IIHS University. Faculty will also discuss what it means to pursue doctoral research at IIHS University, the skills and commitments involved, and the kinds of academic, policy, and practice-oriented pathways.
Join this interactive session to learn more about pursuing a PhD at IIHS University and explore how research can contribute to shaping more just, sustainable, and inclusive urban futures.
Timing: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cities are complex, dynamic systems shaped by climate, ecology, housing, economy, infrastructure, and more. IIHS University presents a focused webinar series designed to unpack how cities function, and prepare the next generation of urban professionals.
Why is this important? Because the cities of the future need interdisciplinary thinking and professionals who can translate knowledge into effective action. Whether you are a student looking to find the right Master’s or PhD programme; a young working professional seeking to expand your learning; a faculty member invested in guiding your students; or simply someone interested in understanding how various aspects of urban life impact your daily experience, this is an opportunity not to be missed: five masterclasses that will forever change the way you see the world.
Why It Matters
As India’s cities grow at unprecedented speed, aligning global sustainability goals with on-the-ground urban realities has become both urgent and complex. There is a growing need for practitioners who can translate SDG 11 into city-scale strategies, policies, and projects that respond to local priorities.
Join a masterclass on how India’s urban missions and governance frameworks are bridging global commitments with everyday urban realities.
Timing: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Why It Matters
As cities face growing climate threats, there is an urgent and increasing need for professionals who can translate climate science into actionable, ward-level planning. This session focuses on building that translational skillset, essential for addressing risks on the ground.
Join a masterclass on how to connect high-level climate assessments to local vulnerabilities.
Timing: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Why It Matters
As urban areas expand, cities are rapidly transforming into complex ecosystems shaped by both human activity and ecological processes. From green spaces and wetlands to drainage canals and abandoned lots, these urban habitats support a surprising array of biodiversity. Understanding the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of urban species including their behaviors, interactions, and adaptations is essential for designing resilient, biodiverse cities.
Join a masterclass on how to translate ecological theory into practical strategies for managing and restoring urban ecosystems across varied landscapes.
Timing: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Why It Matters
Housing continues to be the largest programme space in India’s urban development agenda. Understanding how national housing schemes function on the ground is essential for professionals working at the intersection of policy, planning, and community development.
Join us for a masterclass on building capacity to interpret and communicate key housing policy updates.
Timing: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Why It Matters
Hiring remains steady across ULBs, utilities, and PMU-supported projects. Skills in water and procurement are in demand, particularly where service delivery meets documentation and execution.
Join us for a masterclass on how large-scale systems change drives transformation in urban service delivery.
Timing: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Get your questions and doubts on anything admissions-related answered during the Ask Anything (AMA) live sessions on Instagram. Mark your calendars, and follow us on Instagram now!
We are delighted to invite prospective applicants to our Open Days in Bengaluru and Delhi. These sessions will be anchored by IIHS University Faculty, alumni from the IIHS Urban Fellows Programme (UFP), and students from the first cohort of the University’s Master’s programmes. Together, they bring valuable perspectives and first-hand experiences to the conversation.
From campus life and institutional culture to teaching, learning, and curriculum; from student support and inclusiveness to the benefits of a diverse classroom; and from food to living arrangements—bring your questions, and we’ll make sure they are answered.
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | IIHS, Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru
No. 197/36, 2nd Main Road, Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru 560 080, Karnataka, India
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | IIHS, Delhi
Prius Platinum, 3rd Floor, B Wing, Saket District Centre, New Delhi 110 017, India
It was a pleasure to meet many of you at the Education Fairs in Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mysuru and Guwahati. If you have more questions, or you missed meeting us there, write to us at admissions@iihs.ac.in, and we’re happy to respond to your queries.
Hotel Radisson, Lucknow
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Stall No. S8
Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Stall No. S18
Write to us at admissions@iihs.ac.in.
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