World-class public health education
To be a world-class academic institution, built upon a foundation of excellence in public health and service, that promotes prosperity and growth.
About Ensign Global University
Who we are
Ensign Global University is an accredited, private, not-for-profit academic institution of higher education located in Kpong, Ghana, preparing public health leaders for meaningful local and global impact.
Globally oriented higher education where it is most needed
Founded and supported by Lynette and Robert Gay, Ensign Global University follows a vision of globally oriented higher education in an emerging market setting, increasing the direct benefits of education and scholarship where they are most needed.
The University is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and offers a one-year Master of Public Health degree program designed to equip aspiring students with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle complex global health challenges.
Ensign Global University is a private, not-for-profit, non-sectarian institution of higher education committed to excellence in public health education, leadership formation, ethical practice, and the advancement of prosperous communities.
2012Established on June 8, 2012
2014Accredited by the National Accreditation Board
50ACRESCampus along the Volta River in Kpong
1YEARMaster of Public Health degree program
A mission-driven university
Established in 2012 and accredited in 2014, Ensign Global University is located on a 50-acre campus along the Volta River in Kpong, Eastern Region, Ghana. It was founded to strengthen health, prosperity, and leadership across Ghana, West Africa, and the wider global community.
From Ensign Global College to Ensign Global University
Ensign Global University, formerly Ensign Global College, was established on June 8, 2012, and formally accredited by the National Accreditation Board to operate as a tertiary institution on September 1, 2014.
The University runs the Master of Public Health program accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission and partners with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
Dedicated to raising the standard of health and prosperity in Ghana, throughout West Africa, and around the world.Founded and sponsored by Lynette and Robert Gay
Mission and vision
What we stand for
The University’s mission and vision define its commitment to leadership, academic quality, knowledge creation, partnership, and public health service.
Educating entrepreneurial leaders
To educate entrepreneurial leaders who exhibit the highest levels of competency and professionalism, to create and share knowledge that can be deployed to respond to the world’s greatest challenges, and to enact mutually beneficial partnerships to promote the prosperity of communities and countries worldwide.
Our three pillars
Leadership, professionalism, and entrepreneurship
These three pillars inspire and guide Ensign learners, known as Ensonians, as they find innovative ways to promote prosperity in communities across the world.
Leadership
Preparing students to lead with clarity, responsibility, service, and public health purpose.
Professionalism
Building competence, ethical practice, disciplined scholarship, and commitment to excellence.
Entrepreneurship
Encouraging innovative thinking that promotes prosperity and addresses community challenges.
Core values
Seven values. One academic community.
Ensign Global University’s core values guide its students, faculty, staff, and alumni in learning, service, scholarship, and professional practice. These values inform the University’s approach to leadership, professionalism, community engagement, innovation, and prosperity-oriented service.
Leadership
We are committed to exhibiting the highest standards of performance in the service of others and motivating others to do the same.
Professionalism and Competency
We recognize the importance of developing competencies that enable achieving or exceeding established levels of professional performance.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
We realize the importance of finding new ways of using resources to improve the well-being of people, families, and communities.
Productivity and Value Creation
We acknowledge that our efforts should produce results that result in a new value that can be applied to greater well-being.
Integrity and Ethical Practice
We are dedicated to integrity in all that we do with adherence to the ethical standards of our academic and practical efforts.
Community Engagement
We work with communities to identify their prosperity aspirations and to engage in activities to achieve them.
Prosperity Orientation
We invest in positive change that leads to opportunities for improved well-being.
Our place
Rooted in Ghana. Engaged with the world.
Ensign Global University is housed on a 50-acre campus along the Volta River in the Eastern Region town of Kpong. From this setting, the University advances public health education, community engagement, and globally relevant scholarship.
Health and prosperity
The University is dedicated to raising the standard of health and prosperity in Ghana, throughout West Africa, and around the world.
Leadership formation
Ensign Global University prepares learners to lead with competency, professionalism, ethical practice, and a commitment to service.
Partnership and knowledge creation
The University creates and shares knowledge through mutually beneficial partnerships that respond to complex local and global challenges.