MASTER OF SCIENCE (SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE AND PRACTICE)

The MSSP is a two-year, full-time, interdisciplinary programme that enables learners to explore interdisciplinary development pathways that balance sustainability and conservation with equity, social justice, and inclusive economic development. Know more, click Here

MASTER OF SCIENCE (CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE)

The MCCSP is a two-year, full-time, interdisciplinary programme that grounds the study of climate change in broader climate science, and explores climate action as a transition process towards more inclusive societies and settlements. Know more, click Here

MASTER OF SCIENCE (URBAN ECONOMIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT)

The MUEID is a two-year, full-time, interdisciplinary programme that grounds economic and infrastructure development in wider urban and peri-urban systems, enabling learners to reframe them as critical transitions, towards building cities that are more inclusive, sustainable, and just. Read More

MASTER OF ARTS (URBAN STUDIES AND PRACTICE)

The MUSP is a two-year, full-time, interdisciplinary programme that takes a systems approach to urban studies and practice. It equips learners to become ‘system integrators’—able to study, design and implement policy and programmatic interventions across India’s complex and diverse urban systems. Read More

CAREER TRAJECTORIES FOR THE MASTER’S PROGRAMMES
Graduates of the Master’s Programmes will have a wide range of career options in:
• Private and consulting firms
• Entrepreneurship
• Government and public sector
• Development sector
• Academia

PhD IN URBAN STUDIES AND PRACTICE

The PhD programme is a five-year, fully-funded interdisciplinary programme of study towards a PhD in Urban Studies and Practice. It treats urbanisation as an interdisciplinary site of knowledge, aiming to build critical, practice-oriented scholars equipped to address the complex, interlinked challenges of urban transformation today.

For details, visit iihs.ac.in call us on +91 99012 55788 or write to us at [email protected]
 

Mode Of Program

Full Time

Key Benefits

Eligibility

• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject or discipline.
• Applicant’s age should not exceed 35 years as on 1 August 2025.
• All applicants must have basic proficiency in reading English. Support is available for those with limited English-speaking skills.
• Applicants will be selected on merit on the basis of their scores in the Entrance examination conducted by the University, along with written essays, and interview.
• Recognising the value of an inclusive and diverse classroom across various socio-economic categories, the University follows a weighted Diversity Points system in the admission process. This process will be fair and transparent.

For more details, refer to the University Prospectus.

Selection Criteria

Please note the following particulars pertaining to a two-stage admission process for Master’s programmes:

• Applicants shall first register on the University admission portal and secure a unique Application ID.

• They will then submit the completed online Application Form on the University admission portal, within the timeline specified. Part A of the Application Form requires personal information and articulars, including relevant supporting documentation as applicable.

• Applicants are also required to fill out Part B of the Application Form, including (a) a Statement of Motivation; (b) an Essay in response to a set of given questions; and (c) an optional Sample of Work (not mandatory).

Please note that the submission of the Statement of Motivation and Essay is mandatory. Applications without these documents will not be considered further.

The Statement of Motivation and Essay will only be evaluated during Stage 2 of the admissions process, i.e. only for those applicants who have been shortlisted from Stage 1 (as described below). These submissions will be assessed anonymously and identified only by Application ID.

• Applicants can apply for up to two Master’s programmes, clearly indicating their first priority.

For more details, refer to the University Prospectus. Connect with the Admissions Team at IIHS. Call 9901255788 or send email at [email protected]

Fee Structure

1. All Master’s Programmes are full-time residential programmes. It is mandatory for students, including those based in Bengaluru, to stay in the accommodation provided by the University. The University believes that this is important for effective learning, peer interactions, and community-building.
2. Fees collected for food covers only lunch which is provided by the University from Monday to Friday on teaching days. All other meals during the week and on weekends will need to be borne additionally by the students.
3. Medical Insurance for hospitalisation will be provided by the University without any cost to students. Out-ofhospital medical expenses such as doctor consultation fees, tests, and medicines are to be borne by students.
4. Fees collected for Exposure visits shall be utilised by the University at cost to organise intercity exposure visits (including travel and stay) for students in line with the curriculum.
5. Fees collected for Practica will be used to facilitate field visits by students.
6. Damage caused to University property (including accommodation) due to student’s negligence or attributable to the student will be recovered from the Institutional Caution Deposit.
7. Students are expected to bring their own laptops.
8. The above fees are exclusive of any additional charges, including penalties and fines levied under University rules; fees for readmission; fees for revaluation and retaking examinations; stationery, printing and other consumables. Such costs and penalties must be borne by the student separately.

The University does not collect donation or capitation fee in whatever nomenclature or form, either directly or indirectly.

How To Apply

Application deadline: 4th July (mid night)

Important Dates To Remember

Connect with the Admissions Team at IIHS. Call 9901255788 or send email at [email protected]

When & Where

Address : IIHS, Sadashivanagar Campus, No. 197/36, 2nd Main Road, Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru 560 080
City : Bengaluru
State : Karnataka
Country : India