What’s Collective Housing?

The term Collective Housing refers to a system of several housing units in which users share some of its services or elements. This way of inhabiting is usually found in medium-high density cities.

How much does the Master in Collective Housing cost?

The teaching fee of the Master in Collective Housing is fixed at the beginning of each admission period. It always includes the attendance to lectures and a one-week study trip (flights, accommodation, visits and public transport). Check out the cost of the teaching fee for the next edition here .

Which is the program of the Master in Collective Housing?

It is a practice-oriented program for professionals with 60 ECTS, which is structured in 7 international one-week workshops and 9 specialties, such as: -Energy & Sustainability -Low-cost & Emergency Housing -Housing Theory -Construction & Technology -City Sciences -Urban Design & Landscape -Sociology, Economy & Politics -Housing projects -Leadership, processes and entrepreneurship Professional study trips, the submission of the final master work, a 3D-printing workshop and specific lectures on the LEED label are also part of the program.

Which are the dates for the next edition of the Master in Collective Housing?

The Master in Collective Housing is edited in a yearly basis, from the beginning of March to the end of October of the same year. The submission of the final master work is scheduled for the beginning of December, and it is done by e-mail and regular mail. Please check the precise dates of the next edition here .

Where does the Master in Collective Housing take place?

In Madrid , Spain, specifically at the Madrid School of Architecture (ETSAM), which belongs to the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM). It is located at 4 Juan de Herrera Avenue.

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 thirteen 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

TECHNICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL

During the development of the MCH major skills were acquired, both technical and experimental, which all play a very important role since they are complements and all must be part of the development of a good architectural project

María Alejandra Peláez Arroyave

Colombia | 2017

Amazing people and professors

I got deep into diverse subjects regarding collective housing, energy and cities and I became a great team player, working in fast-paced and deadline-driven environments, but mostly getting to know myself, my weaknesses and strengths on a deeper level.

Melpomeni Kyriaki Katharopoulou

Greece | 2020

IN DEPTH KNOWLEDGE

Through hard working sessions with colleagues in multiple workshops and seminar classes, we developed broad and in-depth knowledge.

Methus Srisuchart

Thailand | 2009

VERY DYNAMIC PROGRAM

"Workshops and teamwork are the key elements of the MCH, which personally has gone beyond my expectations."

José Ignacio Valdez Genit

Peru | 2020

SPECIALTY IS THE KEY

The program and the experience exceed what was imagined, nothing negative. In addition to the workshops, the specialties also project and make architecture. A very balanced program between theory and practice. An experience that changed my understanding of the role of the architect and what I want from the profession.

Daniel Andrés Varela Cruces

Uruguay | 2021

MANY THINGS TO HIGHLIGHT

I would like to highlight that the study trip to Zurich was one of the best experiences of the masters. Not only because of the great organization and the incredible places we visited, but also for the unforgettable moments of friendship.

Haidy Lazalde

Mexico | 2021

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.