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

DIRECT RELATIONSHIP WITH FACULTY

"The thinking flexibility and the mind elasticity that we acquire thanks to a constant question that we are asked is invaluable. The close and direct relationship we have with professional architects makes us aware of our capabilities and constantly motivated. "

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Elena Sofia Congiu

Italy | 2018

FOCUS IN HOUSING

"MCH is a master oriented to the innovation, systematization and optimization of spaces in collective housing building."

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Elena Sanfeliu Puig-Pey

Spain | 2019

PRESTIGIOUS PROGRAM

"MCH program is one of the most important postgraduate programs, which is totally tested when we are here. The prestige is because, MCH have together the best professors in our disposition for different times. As a student, the program requires a personal maturity and humility to go deep and take advantage of this knowledge. "

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Carlos Chauca

Peru | 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.