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 Collective 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 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. 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: 19.03.25

to 14.11.25

Final Work: 16.12.25

LANGUAGE

English
100%

TUITION FEE

21.800 €
MCH2025

MCH Experience: Testimonials

PROPELLED MY CAREER

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

Gabriel Wajnerman

Argentina | 2011

Intense and rigorous program

MCH has given me a vast knowledge of what as professionals in the world do in a very intense and rigorous working method. The course has given us the opportunity to examine and approach a situation in a responsive and creative method which I find is the key to broaden the understanding of architecture and add it in our professional palette.

Aakash Gajjar

India | 2019

CULTURAL EXCHANGE

The exchange of culture, the different experiences and their knowledge and opinions, enrich myself as a person and as a professional. I’m sure that during this seven-month experience I have made many life long friends.

María Estela Amado Mannise

Uruguay | 2017

ENRICHED ME PROFESSIONALLY

Working in international teams in workshops led by internationally acclaimed architects broadened my views on city planning & housing and enriched me professionally.

Amos Darr

Israel | 2008

GREAT TORRENT AND FLOW OF IDEAS

This high pressure environment generates a great torrent and flow of ideas to be developed during your professional life beyond the MCH.

Ramón Álvarez Roa

Spain | 2009

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

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.