IIHS, Bengaluru City Campus

Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), Bengaluru City Campus, represents a unique specialized institution dedicated to urban studies, planning, and sustainable development. Established in 2008, IIHS is a national education institution committed to advancing urban practice and policy in India through research, education, and capacity building. The Bangalore campus offers postgraduate programs including Urban Design, Urban Planning, Urban Management, and Public Policy with focus on creating sustainable, equitable, and livable cities.

What makes IIHS distinctive is its interdisciplinary approach that brings together architecture, planning, economics, sociology, political science, and environmental studies to address complex urban challenges. The institute operates with a rigorous academic framework that combines theoretical learning with field-based research, urban studio projects, and engagement with real-world urban development issues.

Faculty comprises accomplished scholars, practitioners, and visiting professionals from India and internationally, bringing diverse expertise in urban studies. IIHS maintains partnerships with leading international universities, urban research institutions, and government agencies, facilitating knowledge exchange and collaborative research. The institute's research contributions include policy recommendations, urban assessment tools, and publications that influence India's urban development discourse.

Students engage in extensive fieldwork, case studies, and internships with urban local bodies, planning agencies, and development organizations. IIHS graduates work in urban planning departments, consulting firms, research organizations, and international development agencies, contributing to building better cities in India and globally.