Academic Overview
Ensign Global University
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.
Institutional foundation
Preparing leaders for public health and global service
Ensign Global University was founded to strengthen health, prosperity, and leadership across Ghana, West Africa, and the wider global community.
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 affiliated to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
Founded and sponsored by Lynette and Robert Gay, Ensign Global University is dedicated to raising the standard of health and prosperity in Ghana, throughout West Africa, and around the world.
Established in 2012
Founded to contribute to health, prosperity, and human development through education.
Accredited in 2014
Formally accredited to operate as a tertiary institution in Ghana.
Kpong, Eastern Region
Located on a 50-acre campus along the Volta River.
Global recognition
CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health program
Ensign Global University’s MPH Program is accredited by the US-based and globally recognized Council on Education for Public Health.
Recognized standards for public health education
CEPH accreditation reflects alignment with recognized standards for public health education. Alongside national accreditation and affiliation with KNUST, this strengthens the academic credibility and global relevance of Ensign Global University’s Master of Public Health program.
Mission and vision
The University’s mission and vision define its commitment to leadership, academic quality, knowledge creation, partnership, and public health service.
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.
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.
Core values
Ensign Global University’s core values guide its students, faculty, staff, and alumni in learning, service, scholarship, and professional practice.
1 Leadership
2 Professionalism and Competency
3 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
4 Productivity and Value Creation
5 Integrity and Ethical Practice
6 Community Engagement
7 Prosperity Orientation
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.
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