Requirements

As MCH is a postgraduate degree, candidates will already have a Diploma as architects, a master’s degree according to the European Higher Education Area Framework* or equal level degree. The actual naming of the degrees may vary from country to country.

 *The European Higher Education Area Framework establishes three cycles:

• 1st cycle: typically 180–240 ECTS credits, awarding a bachelor’s degree.
• 2nd cycle: typically 90–120 ECTS credits (a minimum of 60 on 2nd-cycle level), awarding a master’s degree.
• 3rd cycle: doctoral degree. No ECTS range given.

In most cases, these will take 3–4 years for a bachelor’s degree, 1–2 years for a master’s degree, and 3–4 years for a doctoral degree, respectively to complete.

Once the candidates are admitted, following documents have to be presented:

Those who have a foreign degree, issued in a non EU country

• Photocopy of university degree with the apostille of the Hague accords or a stamp of the Spanish embassy in their country (all stamps must be original)
• Photocopy of academic transcripts of their degree, also with the apostille of the Hague accords or a stamp of the Spanish embassy in their country (all stamps must be original)
• Degrees, certificates and transcripts must be translated to Spanish

Those who have a foreign degree, issued in an EU country

• Photocopy of university degree
• Photocopy of academic transcripts of their degree
• Degrees, certificates and transcripts must be translated to Spanish. 

Those who have a degree issued in Spain

• Photocopy of university degree
• Photocopy of academic transcripts of their degree.

Given the cultural diversity of the program, the official language is English, so participants must be able to communicate in English. Although no official certification is required, the required level of English is C1. Proficiency in other languages will be an asset.

The competency parameters can be consulted here.

Candidates’ dossier should include their best academic, research and professional projects.

Each applicant’s technical, design and graphic skills, as well as his or her ability to work in a group and other achievements will be considered for selection.

The MCH program will select participants from different nationalities and academic backgrounds for each edition. Each year, recent graduates are selected as well as students with a longer track record.

Although there is no minimum, it is recommended to apply from the second year after graduation or obtaining the degree, to ensure a minimum previous work experience.