FAQ
Application Process
When do applications open?
The application period will open 20th October 2025, and will close on at 17:00 (Western European Time) on the 20th January 2026.
How do I apply?
Please refer to the ReSound Applications Requirements for a full list of documentation and other requirements. Click on the following link to access the application portal.
Do I need a Portfolio as part of the application process?
Yes. Portfolio of previous sound / media related work. Please include a short reflective paragraph on each piece explicitly stating your role in that work. Please supply no more than three examples. You can supply a single hyperlink to a portfolio website, or a compilation audio or video file. The team can realistically listen / watch 10-15 minutes of material per application, so please select the best work.
What counts as a certified copy of the original document?
Certified copies are photocopies of original documents that are certified with a stamp and signature to confirm that the copies are true to the originals. New date of the certification must be included.
Who should the recommendation letters be addressed to?
The recommendation letters should be addressed to the ‘board members of ReSound’.
When will interviews be held?
Interviews are scheduled to take place online (over Microsoft Teams) during March. If you are being called for Interview, you will receive at least one week’s notice of the time and date.
When will I know if my application has been successful?
Offers of places (subject to visa approval if applicable) will be made no later than the end of February.
Where can I apply for a residence certificate?
In many countries local government offices can certify your address, in others it may be the mayor’s office or city registration. Each country has different authorities for this. You should find out about yours.
Local authorities in my country do not provide residence certificates for its own citizens. How do I verify my address?
Your place of work, study or training can provide certification i.e. a letter which is signed and stamped by an authorised signatory on behalf of that organisation.
Can I apply with an expired passport?
Yes – but you will need to submit a copy of your new passport once you receive it. You are required to submit a passport with validity end date of 31st August 2028 or later.
Do you recommend applying multiple years in a row?
We encourage applicants to apply again, as long as your portfolio is improved and you have new material to make your application more eligible.
Eligibility Requirements
Can I apply if I am in my final year of undergraduate diploma or degree studies?
Yes absolutely. You can use certification from your educational institution stating that you are currently enrolled. Please include exact dates of your study period and of the expected graduation. An offer of a place would be conditional on receipt of proof of Graduation from your current programme of study.
I am 31 years old and earned my BA in 2018. Would this affect my eligibility for the programme?
There is no age limit on applications and no time limit on when you did your undergraduate qualification.
I have not formally studied sound. Is prior experience in sound a requirement for admission?
It is not a requirement to have formally studied sound specifically. ReSound is open to both European and non-European students who hold a bachelor’s degree in sound, music, film, or media studies.
Portfolio
How many examples of work are required?
We’re looking for a maximum of three examples of sound related works. So, if you have 30 pieces, pick the top three that you think will make the most impact. Focus on contrast rather than have three of the same sort of style.
Can you provide more detail about these examples?
We’re being quite broad in the sense that they can be maybe audio recordings or audio related outputs or they could be video related outputs and there could be songs, music, soundtracks, arts and Electro acoustic music performance (for example).
What format should I use?
They should be submitted as:
- Audio files or video files, or perhaps a portfolio website where you submit a link and in that portfolio website you include these materials.
- You should also include a short paragraph on each of the piece is explaining your motivations behind it and the provenance, like what did you do within the piece and what were you hoping to achieve and what do you think you could like to improve upon it?
What duration of material should I include?
10 – 15 minutes in total.
If I do not already have a suitable portfolio of work can I create one specifically for this programme?
Yes. Absolutely and if you do not have time to do so before the deadline this year you might consider working towards applying again in subsequent years.
Thesis Project
Could the final project be a combination of audiovisual art, for example, documentary installation with sound design?
Yes. It can be varied, and depends on you and your interests and your experiences.
Could I collaborate with other EMJMD students for my final project?
Yes but it would depend on a number of factors – firstly the alignment of your timelines. It could be a great collaboration if we could get the right project and the right people involved.
There is a lot of potential in this.
Visa Application
How do I know if I require a Visa?
Details relating to Visa requirements for semester one can be found here: International Visas, Immigration + more.. – IADT
Please note that a separate Visa application will be required for semester two in Portugal, and possibly for semester three in Lithuania depending on the type of visa granted to you for Portugal.
When do I apply for a Student Visa?
If you require a Student Visa you will need to apply as soon as you get a letter of offer. Guidelines will be provided with your offer letter. Unfortunately, if your application for a visa is declined you will not be able to participate.
Scholarship
Are accommodation and travel expenses covered in the scholarship?
The scholarships cover fees and provide a monthly stipend of €1,400 per month which students can put towards living expenses. Please note that these are likely to vary in different locations.
If I receive a scholarship can I use it to travel to Ireland to commence the programme?
No. The scholarship does not start until you arrive in Dublin and are fully registered to the programme. You will need to get to Ireland yourself to start this programme.
Documentation
How can I find out if my degree is eligible or not?
ReSound accepts degrees which are equivalent with European Qualification Framework Level 6 (or higher). You can find out about your degree’s eligibility on this website NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications – QSearch
Technical Issues with the Application Platform
My uploads are not showing after submitting the application, is this normal?
Yes. This is completely normal. If there are any files missing from your application we will contact you.
My previous uploads are not being uploaded on the portal when I am returning to a previously saved section – what can I do?
The documents you upload while filing the application will not be saved. Each time you go back to the application to edit you need to re-upload. This is to make sure you upload all of the correct documents. We recommend you double-check right before submitting to make sure they are all there.
My CV / Letter of motivation etc. does not fit in the given fields in the on-line application. What can I do?
You should edit / shorten your content so that it will fit. Include only the most important information. The given character limit cannot be changed.
My degree(s), transcript of records and their English translation consist of several separate pages. How can I upload them as one document?
You can combine your scanned pages into one pdf file e.g using a website like this: Combine PDF – Online PDF Combiner
The application link is not working – can you provide assistance?
Can you check that you..
- Have clicked directly through this link ERASMUS or cut and pasted it exactly?
- Are not connecting through any unusual proxies or VPNs?
- Have tried one of the https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com type services to see if it’s just you or your geographic location.
- Live in a geographical area where access to some external sites are blocked?
Some alternative suggestions:
- Try a different web browser
- Try a different wifi network (try hot-spotting a phone)
- Try from a different device (phone, friends laptop, etc.)
Hopefully, one of these solutions will work. Please contact us should be problem persist as we are here to assist you.
Programme Details
When will the programme begin?
The first semester will begin at IADT Dun Laoghaire in early September 2026. The exact start date will be advised to successful applicants at offer stage (likely to be Monday 7th September TBC)
What can students do during the summer between semester 2 and 3?
We are looking at June, July and August being free for you to do your own networking or do some preparatory work for your projects or just travel around and enjoy Europe. (Please note that there are likely to be both visa and scholarship restrictions around travelling outside Europe. You should check the specific details relating to you personally in this regard before making travel plans for that period).
When will the programme end?
The programme ends in early June of your second year.
Do students have to source their own accommodation?
Yes, students will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation. As IADT is the first location, you might like to review the information provided on their website first, with regard to accommodation. https://iadt.ie/for-students/international/
Student accommodation in Lisbon is typically arranged using the following websites:
In Vilnius, typically, international students find accommodation through rental websites, such as:
Job Opportunities
What kind of job opportunities do you envisage for graduates?
We will only know where our graduates end up as a result of them finishing the programme. We would see them being employable in a number of audio and sound related fields, whether that is in audio post production, film post production, video games, art, sound and sound art media related disciplines, research related disciplines, perhaps even health related disciplines as well. We will only really start seeing that as a result of our students pushing out into the world. Because this is a unique programme, you’re going to be in a class with students from all over the world who have all different experiences of what sound is like in their countries and they’re going to be bringing in wonderful experiences as well. And we’re going to hopefully have a wonderful mix of skills and ideas and you never know where this programme could bring you. Perhaps even further study as a PhD as well. That could be something we would see as well for further research beyond this.