MCH: Master in City & Housing

Architecture Master's of Advanced Studies UPM/ETH in Collective Housing

Universidad Politécnica of Madrid (UPM) and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH of Zurich

The Master of Architecture in Collective Housing, MCH, is a postgraduate full-time international professional program of advanced architecture design in cities and housing presented by Universidad Politécnica of Madrid (UPM) and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH). After twelve editions, it is rated as one of the best architecture master’s programs by architects and experts.

Next edition will start in March 2022. The application period for MCH2022 welcomed till 31.01.2022, or till no more vacancies are available. MCH is the first UPM-ETH official postgraduate program. It takes place mainly in Madrid. Apply here!

MCH has always committed to the highest level of excellence combining teachers of international prestige and a thorough participant selection process in order to make the best out of this course.

Program Key details

LENGTH

8 Months Lessons +
Final Submission in December

LOCATION

ETSA Madrid, Spain
+Studytrips

NEXT EDITION

Lessons: 28.02.22

to 24.10.22

Final Work: 05.12.22

LANGUAGE

English
100%

TUITION FEE

19.300 €
MCH2022

MCH Experience: Testimonials

REALLY MAKES YOU PUT YOUR ALL INTO IT

MCH has been an Intensive course. Moving at breakneck speeds with hands on learning, and support through several workshops and interactive sessions, really makes you put your all into it.

Pramitha Bale

India | 2012

DIRECT RELATIONSHIP WITH FACULTY

The thinking flexibility and the mind elasticity that we acquire thanks to a constant question that we are asked is invaluable. The close and direct relationship we have with professional architects makes us aware of our capabilities and constantly motivated.

Elena Sofia Congiu

Italy | 2018

EXPERIMENTAL AND REFLECTIVE APPROACH

Given the experimental and reflective approach of the MCH, my participation was a qualitative step.

Sixto Martín Martínez

Spain | 2008

About the specialties and workshops

The Specialities offer the opportunity to research and develop the projects during several weeks while meeting some of the most relevant lecturers on those matters. The Workshops teach you how to make important decisions efficiently and develop a project in 5 days along with some of the most recognised architects in the world.

Carolina Martín Peñuela

Spain | 2019

INTERNATIONAL CONTACTS

The MCH created many international contacts with participants and teachers, and through this, allowed me to work in an internationally acclaimed European office.

Moran Amikam Darr

Israel | 2008

THEORETICAL MANNERS AND PRACTICAL ONES

It trained me hard in different contexts with different approaches. In theoretical manners and practical ones.

Arman Amin

Iran | 2017

Architecture Master's Program

Reasons to apply

The Master of Advanced Studies in Collective Housing is a postgraduate professional program of advanced architecture design focused on housing, city and energy studies.

Program structure and professors

The program consists of 600 hours ( 60 ETCS). Each credit is associated to 25 personal studying - working hours.
Participants will develop their skills through workshops and specialties.

Participants profile & Program rules

Architects from all nations willing to increase their knowledge and research field in collective housing and high density cities, and able to demonstrate good skills.

Location

MCH takes place mainly in Madrid, where participants attend to lessons daily. The accommodation needed during the study trips abroad will be organized by the MCH Office and included in the tuition fee price.

Cost & Scholarships

We want to help you achieve your goal of attending MCH. Although MCH doesn't have a scholarship program, candidates are helped to find their best financial option.