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Scholarships will be
given in this selection
*Due to the high number of asks and applications received, the MCH scholarships process has been extended.
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 16 editions, it is rated as one of the best architecture master’s programs by architects and experts.
Next edition will start in April 2026. Applications for MCH2026 are open and will be welcomed till 30.01.2026, or till no more vacancies are available. MCH is the first UPM-ETH official postgraduate program. It takes place mainly in Madrid.
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.
(pdf, max. 10 MB). Complusory document.
A sample of their best academic, research and professional projects. This portfolio must be optimized for on-screen visualization (pdf, max. 10 MB). Technical and graphic skills, group work and other achievements are considered. Compulsory document. (20 pages max.)
(pdf, max. 10 MB). Complusory document explaining why you want to join the MCH.
You may submit up to 2 recommendation letter in PDF format (max. 10 MB each). If you choose to provide these letters, please ensure they include the contact information of the person who wrote them.
Not complusory document.
The Academic Committee considers the received applications and selec some candidates.
After receiving your portfolio, the Academic Committee will review it. Selected candidates will then be invited to an online interview with a member of the committee.
The Academic Committee will review all information after the interview and make a decision.
The candidate will receive the decision. If positive, the candidate must pay the reservation fee (1.000€, non-refundable) within 7 days after admission.
