Erasmus Mundus RESOUND Joint Master in Sound Media 2026

Erasmus Mundus RESOUND Joint Master in Sound Media 2026

Program Name: ReSound – Sound in Culture, Society, and Creative Industries Degree Level: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (2 Years / 4 Semesters) Participating Institutions: IADT (Ireland), Universidade Lusófona (Portugal), LMTA (Lithuania) Scholarship Type: Fully Funded (Erasmus+ Scholarship) Application Deadline: 20 January 2026 (17:00 CET)

Program Overview

ReSound is an innovative Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme that reimagines the role of sound in culture, society, and the creative industries. Moving beyond the screen, this program elevates sound as a fully-fledged discipline and a primary starting point for exploring its profound connection to image, space, and human experience.

This two-year journey brings together three leading institutions within the FilmEU European University alliance:

• Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) – Ireland

• Universidade Lusófona (UL) – Portugal

• Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) – Lithuania

Through Erasmus+ mobility, students will experience a truly European education, studying across Northern, Western, and Southern Europe. This diversity broadens perspectives, fosters cross-cultural collaboration, and grants access to an extensive network of trans-European partners.

Career Prospects: ReSound prepares specialists in sound design, production, composition, and execution across diverse media arts—including film, television, gaming, immersive media, and virtual environments.

Scholarship Benefits

The Erasmus Mundus scholarship is awarded based on excellence and provides comprehensive financial support for the duration of the program.

• Monthly Stipend: A living allowance of €1,400 per month.

• Tuition Fees: Full waiver of tuition fees (100% coverage).

• Additional Coverage: Contributions toward travel, visa, and installation costs.

• Eligibility: Scholarships are available to students from all nationalities (European and non-European).

Note: Students who have previously received an EMJM scholarship or another EU-funded scholarship for the same course are not eligible.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission and the scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Academic Background: Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (EQF Level 6) in sound, music, film, or media studies.

• Alternative Backgrounds: Applicants with degrees in other fields may be considered if they possess relevant prior experience in sound, music, film, or media industries.

• Nationality: Open to both European and non-European students.

Selection Process

Admission is highly competitive. The selection committee will evaluate applicants based on:

1. Academic Quality: Results from prior university studies.

2. Motivation & Alignment: Evaluated via the CV, motivation letter, thesis idea, and portfolio.

3. English Proficiency: Judged from the provided certificate and the interview.

4. Interview: High-scoring applicants will be invited to an online interview to further assess their suitability.

Required Application Documents

All applications must be submitted online. No applications sent by regular mail will be accepted.

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detail your professional qualifications, experience, jobs, and specific skills in the sound/music/media industries.

2. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: At least one must be academic. Must include the referee’s contact details (business email/phone).

3. Academic Transcripts & Degree: Stamped documentation of your previous degree(s). If not in English, a certified translation is required.

4. Motivation Letter (Max 1000 characters):

   • Explain what you hope to gain from the program.

   • Express why a career in sound is meaningful to you personally and to society.

   • Warning: Make this personal. Do not use AI/Large Language Models.

5. Thesis Project Idea (Max 500 characters):

   • Imagine and describe a final thesis project you would like to undertake.

   • Describe the project, your motivations, and anticipated results.

6. Portfolio:

   • Submit a portfolio of previous sound/media-related work.

   • Limit: Max 3 examples.

   • Format: A single hyperlink to a website or a compilation audio/video file.

   • Context: Include a short reflective paragraph on each piece explicitly stating your role.

   • Note: The team will review approx. 10-15 minutes of material per application.

7. Proof of English Proficiency: Official certificate required.

8. Passport/ID Copy: Valid for the duration of the master’s plus six months.

9. Recent Headshot Photograph.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: 20 January 2026 (17:00 CET)

Candidates are encouraged to prepare their portfolios and thesis concepts early, as these are critical components of the selection process.

To start your application, visit the official Erasmus Mundus RESOUND portal below.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY