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 eleven editions, it is rated as one of the best architecture master’s programs by architects and experts.

Next edition will start in January 2021. The application period for MCH2021 is already opened. 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

7 Months Lessons +

Final Submission in October

LOCATION

ETSA Madrid, Spain

+Studytrips

NEXT EDITION

January 13, 2020

to October 19, 2020

LANGUAGE

English

100%

TUITION FEE

19.300 €

MCH2021

MCH Experience: Testimonials

THE BETTER OPTION

"Looking back after finishing MCH, I am convinced I could not have chosen a better option, as I grew up intellectually and personally. We have really had great professionals teaching at MCH."

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Gonzalo Lozano Arce

Spain | 2017

HOUSING AND CITY ORIENTED

"The MCH is providing the students with weekly workshops and assignments, high level of professional lectures, as well as guest lectures with known architects and other experts from different countries. This allowed us to demand the knowledge and skills working on collective housing projects. "

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Yasemin Yalcin

Austria | 2018

MCH Expanded my Knowledge

"MCH is an intense master that focuses on one of the major topics in architecture. Through many lectures, modules and workshops this master expanded my knowledge in housing by analyzing different projects from around the world, from environmental, social, urban and architectural approaches."

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Ravin Abourjeily

Lebanon | 2019

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.

Application process

Applications for MCH2020 edition are closed (no more vacancies left). Applications for MCH2021 are already opened, till 31.12.2020 or until vacancies are filled.