You'll conduct scholarly research in two areas of specialization outside of your doctoral department and gain valuable training and experience by participating in conferences and events offered by the center.

The Medieval Studies at Fordham University is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Manhattan , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 30, 2026.
About Graduate Certificate in Medieval Studies
- Eligibility to apply for a second senior teaching fellowship, which provides an additional year of funding
- Cross registration for courses and library privileges at local universities participating in the Medieval Doctoral Consortium
- Easy access to extensive medieval collections at the Fordham Libraries, the New York Public Library, the Morgan Library & Museum, the Cloisters, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Medieval Studies at Fordham University
Entry Requirements
- Academic Transcripts: All transcripts from previously attended post-secondary institutions MUST be submitted in English, or be accompanied by a certified English translation. Transcripts and credentials conversion information is available on the GSAS International Students page.
- Letters of Recommendation: When communicating with your recommendation letter writers, please provide them with at least one month’s advance notice to submit their recommendations. You will enter each recommendation provider’s name and email address directly into the online application. They will be notified electronically of your request. Please note: you may submit your application even if the submission of your recommendation letters is still in progress.
- Statement of Purpose/Intent: Can be submitted directly in the online application. Requirements for the statement may vary by program. Please see individual program requirements.
- Resume/CV: Can be submitted directly in the online application
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE scores): Due to the impact of COVID-19 on standardized testing, submission of GRE scores is optional/not required for select GSAS programs for the 2022-2023 application. However, some programs are still requiring the GRE. Please see the admissions information/requirements page on the individual program pages to determine if the GRE is optional/not required, required, or not accepted at all for your chosen program. Students who do not submit GRE scores will not be at any disadvantage in the process.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 68
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 100
Fee Information
How to Apply
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United States of America, Manhattan