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 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 December

LOCATION

ETSA Madrid, Spain

+Studytrips

NEXT EDITION

Lessons: 01-03-21

10-10-2021

Final Work: 10-12-21

LANGUAGE

English

100%

TUITION FEE

19.300 €

MCH2021

MCH Experience: Testimonials

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."

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María Amado

Uruguay | 2017

Unforgettable study trips

"For me the best part of the master is when you get to interact closer to the architects by visiting their offices, making field trips and actually standing in projects made by them."

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Karla Ortiz Rubio Salcedo

Mexico | 2019

HOLISTIC AWARENESS

"I believe MCH course is a challenging course for the participants as it helps in the development of a holistic awareness of the topics concerning housing. I feel that it has fulfilled me as it has trained me to self-evaluate my design and trained with critical analysis of my decisions in bringing out the best deliverable."

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Prajakta Gawde

India | 2018

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.