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 2021. The application period for MCH2021 will be opened till February 10th 2021, 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

7 Months Lessons +
Final Submission in December

LOCATION

ETSA Madrid, Spain
+Studytrips

NEXT EDITION

Lessons: 01.03.21

to 20.10.21

Final Work: 10.12.21

LANGUAGE

English
100%

TUITION FEE

19.300 €
MCH2021

MCH Experience: Testimonials

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

HIGH QUALITY OF PROFESSORS

What I would highlight the most about this Master is the quality of the professors and MCH leaders since they are the best in their fields of expertise and have had a successful trajectory in architecture.

Iñaky Pérez López

Mexico | 2019

VERY DYNAMIC PROGRAM

Despite the Covid crisis, MCH team have made an incredible effort to return to face-to-face lessons, making it possible to meet again and have the workshops all together. Working directly with classmates allows to learn directly from them and to complement lectures and reviews.

José Ignacio Valdez Genit

Peru | 2020

PROPELLED MY CAREER

The masters propelled my career and increased my quality of life.

Gabriel Wajnerman

Argentina | 2011

CITY IDENTITY

The value of Collective Housing lies on its capacity to conform the city, it can be donor of its identity.

Daniel Alcalá

Mexico | 2017

LATENT KNOWLEDGE

The important thing about the MCH is not only what happens during its time, but what comes next over the years.

Victor Imre Ebergenyi Kelly

Mexico | 2011

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.