Master in Collective Housing
UPM Madrid + ETH Zürich
Momoyo Kaijima, founder of Atelier Bow-Wow studio will be our next workshop leader for the 2024 edition.
Second annual call for research grant aimed at supporting architecture thesis or research projects, offers up to €6,000 to help transform the work into a published book.
You can still apply for the excellence scholarship to the 2025 edition of the MCH.
With a diverse program of exhibitions, workshops, guided tours, and conferences, Architecture Week 2024 provides and inside experience into architecture
50% discount scholarship for COAM member that are accepted into the MCH 2025
The Master in Collective Housing MCH, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid UPM + Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich, together with TC Cuadernos, present the results of the 2023/24 call for the publication of a book in collective housing and city:
Once again the MCH master program is recognized as one of the best masters in architecture. The international ranking Best Architecture Masters (BAM) 2023 places us N°3 worldwide.
Study trip to Switzerland with MCH 2024 participants as part of the master’s program.
About the MCH
The Master of Architecture in Collective Housing, MCH, is a postgraduate full-time international professional program of advanced architecture design in collective housing presented by Universidad Politécnica of Madrid (UPM) and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH). After 15 editions, it is rated as one of the best architecture master’s programs by architects and experts.
Next edition will start in March 2025. Applications for MCH2025 ARE OPEN and will be welcomed till 17.02.2025, or till no more vacancies are available. MCH is the first UPM-ETH official postgraduate program. It takes place mainly in Madrid.
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.
3rd
In the World
Architecture Postgraduate
BAM Ranking
1st
In Europe
Architecture Postgraduate
BAM Ranking
1st
In Spain
Architecture Postgraduate
El Mundo Ranking
4th
In the World
Architecture School – ETH
QS Ranking
MCH Projects
Each year, since the 2022 edition, the MCH magazine “#UNTAGGED” is published as a compilation of the students’ work. For this task, one of the best graduate students is selected who will have the task of editing the magazine, supported by the editorial committee of former students who have done this work previously.
Additionally, you can review in web format part of the material of the next edition of “#UNTAGGED”.
Length
8 Months Lessons + Final Submission
Location
ETSA Madrid, Spain + Studytrips
Languaje
All lessons are imparted in English
Tuition Fee
MCH2025 · 21.800€
Next edition
Lessons: 19.03.25 to 14.11.25
Final Work: 16.12.25
Double diploma
Masters diploma signed by
UPM & ETH Zurich
About the master
The Master of Advanced Studies in Collective Housing is a postgraduate professional program of advanced architecture design focused on housing, city and energy studies. The value of this unique program lies in its excellence and practice-oriented synthesis of design with integrated disciplines and theoretical issues of dwelling and housing. Some of the features of the MCH include:
#UNTAGGED
Final Project
Site visits
Study trips
Specialties
Workshops
The Master of Architecture in Collective Housing is an intense and enriching experience, a turning point for any professional who wants to incorporate new ways of thinking, methodologies and knowledge, not only related to the field of collective housing, but also to architecture itself.
Learning to go beyond what seems to be common in a house, getting rid of stereotypes and being responsible with society and the environment, are reaffirmed principles in each module and put into practice in every international workshop from different perspectives.
The Master in Collective Housing was one of my career’s most challenging yet best experiences. The program deepened my knowledge and understanding of collective housing and its relevance in today’s world. The program was intense, and each day was filled with discoveries, challenges, and opportunities to learn from some of the most recognized architects in Europe.
The experience was incredibly enriching, providing me with valuable insights. The topics discussed were not only contemporary but also highly relevant to collective housing. This aspect added a practical dimension to the theoretical learning, making it exceptionally beneficial.
Participating in the MCH program exceeded my expectations in every way. It empowered me to trust in my ideas and embrace the fluidity of project tasks, encouraging adaptability to new teams each month. This dynamic environment allowed me to continuously rediscover myself while collaborating with all my colleagues, which was truly enriching.
The collaborative nature of the course allowed me to interact with fellow students, fostering a sense of community and creating a platform for the exchange of ideas. The diverse backgrounds and perspectives brought into discussions added depth to the learning experience, broadening my understanding of architecture from different cultural and professional viewpoints.