Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Bengaluru : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), established in 2008 and granted deemed-to-be university status in 2020, is a private deemed university located at No. 197/36, 2nd Main Road, Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, with a constituent unit at Kengeri, Bengaluru. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, IIHS is India's premier specialized institution focused on urban studies, urban planning, governance, infrastructure, sustainability, and public policy. Founded as a national education institution committed to the equitable, sustainable, and efficient transformation of Indian settlements, IIHS combines rigorous academics with applied research, practice, and policy advocacy. With partnerships with leading international universities including University College London (UCL), London School of Economics (LSE), MIT, Harvard, Yale, and collaboration with government bodies, development agencies, and industry, IIHS has established itself as a unique institution addressing India's complex urban challenges through multidisciplinary education and evidence-based solutions. The institute offers specialized postgraduate and doctoral programs including Master of City Planning (M.C.P.), Master of Urban Management and Governance (M.U.M.G.), M.Sc. in Urban Studies, M.Sc. in Sustainable Urbanism, Executive Master's Programs in Urban Management, Urban Planning, Urban Design, and Infrastructure Management, Graduate Diploma Programs in Urban Development and Governance, and Ph.D. programs in Urban Planning, Urban Governance, Urban Design, Urban Economics, Infrastructure, and Sustainability Studies. The institute also offers short-term professional development courses, certificate programs, and executive education for practitioners and policymakers. The Sadashivanagar campus features purpose-built academic infrastructure including modern seminar rooms and studios, specialized research labs.