List of university and college mottos
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Many colleges and universities have designated mottos that represent the ethos and culture of that institution.
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Argentina
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Buenos Aires
|{{Lang|la|Argentum virtus robur et studium}}{{Cite web|title=Universidad de Buenos Aires {{!}} Ranking & Review|url=https://www.4icu.org/reviews/7788.htm|website=www.4icu.org|access-date=2020-05-05}} |
Buenos Aires Institute of Technology
|{{Lang|la|Ad Lucem Serenitate Tendo}}{{Cite web|title=Buenos Aires Institute of Technology {{!}} Ranking & Review|url=https://www.4icu.org/reviews/universities-english/31.html|website=www.4icu.org|access-date=2020-05-05}} |Latin |
National University of Córdoba
|{{Lang|la|Ut portet nomen meum coram gentibus}} |Latin |Carry my name to the people |
National University of the South
|{{Lang|la|Ardua Veritatem}} |Latin |Through the difficulties to the truth |
National University of Tucuman
|{{Lang|la|Pedes in Terra ad Sidera Visus}} |Latin |Feet on the ground eyes towards the stars |
Australia
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation | |
Australian Catholic University
|Truth in Love | | |
Australian National University
|Naturam Primum Cognoscere Rerum |First, to learn the nature of things. (From Lucretius, De Rerum Natura, l. VI.) | |
Bond University
|Bringing ambition to life |English | | |
Central Queensland University
|Doctrina Perpetua |Latin |Forever learning | |
Charles Sturt University
|For the public good |English | | |
Curtin University of Technology
|Look Ever Forward |English | | |
Deakin University
| |English | | |
Edith Cowan University
|Freedom Through Knowledge |English | | |
Federation University Australia
|Learn to Succeed |English | | |
Flinders University
|Inspiring Achievement |English | | |
Griffith University
|Know More. Do More. |English | | |
James Cook University
|Crescente Luce |Light ever increasing | |
La Trobe University
|Qui cherche trouve |Whoever seeks, finds. (Matthew 7:7) | |
Macquarie University
|And Gladly Teche | And gladly teach (from The Canterbury Tales) | |
Monash University
|Ancora imparo |I am still learning - Michelangelo. | |
Queensland University of Technology
|A university for the real world |English | | |
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
|Perita manus mens exculta |Latin |[A] skilled hand [and] cultivated mind | |
Swinburne University of Technology
|Factum per Litteras |Latin |Achievement through learning | |
University of Adelaide
|Sub Cruce Lumen |Latin |The light [of learning] under the [Southern] Cross | |
University of Canberra
|New Intelligence |English | | |
The University of Melbourne
|Postera Crescam Laude |Latin |We grow in the esteem of future generations. ("I will grow in praise afterwards.") - Horace, Odes, l. III. 30. | |
University of New England
|Ex sapientia modus |Latin |Out of wisdom comes moderation | |
University of New South Wales
|Scientia Manu et Mente |Latin |Knowledge by hand and mind | |
University of Newcastle
|I Look Ahead |English | | |
The University of Notre Dame Australia
|In principio erat Verbum |Latin |In the beginning was the Word. (John 1:1) | |
University of Queensland
|Scientia ac Labore |Latin |Through knowledge and hard work | |
University of Southern Queensland
|Per Studia Mens Nova |Latin |Through study the mind is made new | |
University of Sydney
|Sidere mens eadem mutato |Latin | The constellations change, [but] the mind [remains] the same{{cite web|url=http://sydney.edu.au/heraldry/coat_of_arms/|title=The University of Sydney's coat of arms - Heraldry - The University of Sydney|first=Archives and Records Management|last=Services|website=sydney.edu.au}} |
University of Tasmania
|Ingeniis Patuit Campus |Latin | The field is open to talent |
University of Technology, Sydney
|Think. Change. Do. |English | | |
University of Western Australia
|Seek Wisdom |English | | |
Western Sydney University
|Unlimited |English | |
Austria
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University of Vienna
|Unermüdlich neugierig. Seit 1365. |German |Tirelessly curious. Since 1365 |
Theresian Military Academy
|German/Latin | |
Technical University of Vienna
|Technik für Menschen |German |Technology for the people |
Vienna University of Economics and Business
|Science inspired by consumers |English | |
Veterinary Medicine University of Vienna
|Lehren mit Verantwortung, Forschen mit Vision und Heilen mit Ambition |German |Teach with responsibility, research with vision, heal with ambition |
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna
|Universität der Nachhaltigkeit und des Lebens |German |A University of sustainability and of life |
University of Klagenfurt
|Per aspera ad astra |Latin |Through difficulties to the stars |
University of Graz
|We work for tomorrow! |English | |
Medical University of Graz
|Pioneering minds-caring for patients' health and well-being! |English | |
University of Leoben
|Alles außer gewöhnlich! |German |Everything but usual! |
Bahamas
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
The College of The Bahamas
|Knowledge, Truth, Integrity{{cite web|url=http://my.cob.edu.bs/?page=HOF |title=Hall of Fame |publisher=College of the Bahamas |access-date=July 2, 2014}} | |
Bangladesh
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Dhaka
|শিক্ষাই আলো |Education is light |
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
|The Ocean of Knowledge | |
North South University
|Center of Excellence in Higher Education |English | |
Bangladesh Agricultural University
|জ্ঞান, দক্ষতা, চরিত্র |Bengali |Knowledge, Efficiency, Moral Character |
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
|অর্জন, চর্চা, সৃষ্টি |Bengali |Inner spirit |
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
|Heaven's Light is Our Guide |English | |
Jagannath University
|শিক্ষা, ঈমান, শৃঙ্খলা |Bengali |Education, Faith, Discipline |
BRAC University
|Inspiring Excellence |English | |
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
|গবেষণা, শিক্ষা, সম্প্রসারণ |Bengali |Research, Education, Extension |
Bangladesh University of Professionals
|জ্ঞানের মাধ্যমে উৎকর্ষ সাধন |Bengali |Excellence through knowledge |
Bangladesh University of Textiles
|জ্ঞানই শক্তি |Bengali |Knowledge Is Power |
Military Institute of Science and Technology
|প্রগতির জন্য প্রযুক্তি |Bengali |Technology for Advancement |
Belgium
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Université Libre de Bruxelles (F) Vrije Universiteit Brussel (NL) |Scientia vincere tenebras |Conquering darkness by science |
Université catholique de Louvain (F) Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (NL) |Sedes sapientiae |Latin |Seat of wisdom |
Ghent University
|Inter Utrumque |Latin |In Between Both Extremes |
University of Hasselt
|Knowledge in Action | |
Botswana
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Botswana |
Brazil
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas
|Fide Splendet et Scientia |May it shine with truth and knowledge |
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás
|Veritas in Scientia et Fide |Truth in Knowledge and Faith |
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
|Alis grave nil |Latin |Nothing is too heavy for those who have wings |
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
|Ad verum ducit |Latin |Leading to the truth |
Universidade de Brasília
|Autonomia |Autonomy |
Universidade de São Paulo
|Scientia Vinces |Latin |Through knowledge you win |
Universidade Estadual do Ceará
|Lumen Ad Viem |Latin |Enlightening life |
Universidade Federal de Alagoas
|Scientia ad Sapientiam |Latin |Knowledge for Wisdom |
Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
|Docete Omnes Gentes |Latin |Teach all the people |
Universidade Federal Fluminense
|Discere, Docere, Seminare |Latin |Learn, Teach, Spread |
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
|Incipit Vita Nova |Latin |A new life begins |
Universidade Federal da Paraíba
|Sapientia Ædificat |Latin |Knowledge Builds |
Universidade Federal do Paraná
|Scientia et Labor |Latin |Science and Work |
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
|Virtus Impavida |Latin |Fearless Virtue |
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
|A Universidade do Brasil |Portuguese |The University of Brazil |
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
|Accipit ut Det |Latin |Receive to give |
Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
|Um bem público a serviço do Brasil |Portuguese |A public good in the service of Brazil |
Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri
|Sapientia et Libertas |Latin |Wisdom and Freedom |
Universidade Federal de Viçosa
|Ediscere, Scire, Agere, Vincere |Latin |Study, Know, Act, Win |
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
|Tradição e Pioneirismo na Educação |Portuguese |Tradition and pioneering in education |
Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná
|Tecnologia e Humanismo |Portuguese |Technology and humanism |
Canada
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Acadia University
|In pulvere vinces |In dust, you conquer |
Athabasca University
|Learning for Life | |
Bishop's University
|Recti cultus pectora roborant |Latin |Sound learning strengthens the spirit |
Brandon University
|Aletheuontes de en Agape |Speaking the truth in love |
Brock University
|Surgite! |Latin |Push on! |
Cape Breton University
|Theid Dìchioll Air Thoiseach |Perseverance will Triumph |
Carleton University
|Ours the Task Eternal |English | |
Concordia University
|Small planet, Big thinking |English | |
Crandall University
|Christus Praeeminens |Latin |Christ is preeminent |
Dalhousie University
|Ora et Labora |Latin |Prayer and work |
École Polytechnique de Montréal
|Ut tensio sic vis |Latin |As the extension, the force |
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
|Through tireless effort knowledge and understanding |English |Through tireless effort knowledge and understanding |
Lakehead University
|Vos persolvo pro angustus obvius |Latin |Achievement through effort |
Laurentian University
|Emitte lucem et veritatem |Latin |Send forth thy light and thy truth |
McGill University
|Grandescunt aucta labore |Latin |By work, all things increase and grow |
McMaster University
|ΤΑ ΠΑΝΤΑ ΕΝ ΧΡΙΣΤΩΙ ΣΥΝΕΣΤΗΚΕΝ |Greek |All things cohere in Christ |
Memorial University of Newfoundland
|Provehito in Altum |Latin |Launch forth into the deep |
Mount Allison University
|Litterae, Religio, Scientia |Latin |Writing, Divinity, Knowledge |
Mount Royal University
|Quam Bene Non Quantum |Latin |How well, not how much |
Mount Saint Vincent University
|Veritas ad Deum ducit |Latin |Truth leads to God |
Nipissing University
|Integritas |Latin |Integrity |
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
|Mens agitat molem |Latin |mind over matter |
OCAD University
|Imagination is Everything. |English | |
Queen's University at Kingston
|Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas |Latin |Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times |
Royal Military College of Canada
|Truth, Duty, Valour |English |French: Vérité, Devoir, Vaillance |
Royal Roads University
|Life.Changing |English | |
Saint Francis Xavier University
|Quaecumque Sunt Vera |Latin |Whatsoever things are true (Philippians 4:8) |
Saint Mary's University
|Age Quod Agis |Latin |What you do, do well |
St. Mary's University College, Calgary
|In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen |Latin |In Thy light shall we see light |
Simon Fraser University
|Nous sommes prêts |We are ready |
St. Thomas University
|Doce Bonitatem Scientiam et Disciplinam |Latin |Teach me Goodness and Knowledge and Discipline |
Thompson Rivers University
|Quansem Ilep |To strive ahead |
Toronto Metropolitan University
|Mente et Artificio |Latin |With mind and skill |
Trent University
|Nunc cognosco ex parte |Latin |Now I know in part |
Trinity Western University
|Turris Fortis Deus Noster |Latin |
Université de Montréal
|Fide splendet et scientia |Latin |May it shine with truth and knowledge |
Université Laval
|Deo favente haud pluribus impar |Latin |By the grace of God, to no one equal |
University of Alberta
|Quaecumque Vera |Latin |Whatsoever things are true |
University of British Columbia
|Tuum est |Latin |It's up to you or It is yours |
University of Calgary
|Mo Shùile Togam Suas |Scottish Gaelic |I will lift up my eyes |
University of Guelph
|Rerum cognoscere causas |Latin |To learn the reasons of realities |
University of King's College
|Deo Legi Regi Gregi |Latin |For God, Law, King, People |
University of Lethbridge
|Fiat Lux |Latin |Let there be light |
University of Manitoba
|Floreat |Latin |"Flourish" or "Prosper" |
University of New Brunswick
|Sapere Aude |Latin |Dare to know / Dare to be wise |
University of Northern British Columbia
|En Cha Huná |literally "He/she too lives", figuratively "Other people have their point of view" |
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
|Cogitando et Agendo Ducemus |Latin |By thinking and doing, we shall lead |
University of Ottawa
|Deus Scientiarum Dominus Est |Latin |God is the Master of Sciences |
University of Prince Edward Island
|Faith, Knowledge, Service |English | |
University of Regina
|As One Who Serves |English | |
University of Saskatchewan
|Deo et Patriae |Latin |For God and Country |
Université de Sherbrooke
|Veritatem in charitate |Latin |Truth in charity |
University of Toronto
|Velut arbor ævo |Latin |Like a tree through the ages |
University of Victoria
|ויהי אור / |Hebrew / |Let there be light |
University of Waterloo
|Concordia cum veritate |Latin |In harmony with truth |
University of Western Ontario
|Veritas et Utilitas |Latin |Truth and usefulness |
University of Windsor
|Bonitatem, disciplinam, scientiam |Latin |Goodness, discipline, knowledge |
University of Winnipeg
|Lux et Veritas Floreant |Latin |Let Light and Truth Flourish |
Wilfrid Laurier University
|Veritas Omnia Vincit |Latin |Truth conquers all |
York University
|Tentanda via |Latin |The way must be tried |
Chile
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
|In Christi Lumine pro Mundi Vita |In Christ's light for the world's life |
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
|Fides et Labor |Latin |Faith and work |
Federico Santa María Technical University
|Ex Umbra in Solem |Latin |From the shadow into the sun |
Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences
|Veritas Humanitatis Lux |Latin |Truth is the light of mankind |
University of Santiago, Chile
|Labor Lætitia Nostra |Latin |Work is our joy |
Austral University of Chile
|Libertas Capitur |Latin |Freedom is conquered |
China
Colombia
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Autonomous University of Bucaramanga - UNAB
|Liderazgo para el futuro |Leadership for the future |
National University of Colombia
|Inter Aulas Academiæ Quære Verum |Among the halls of the academy look for the truth |
Pontifical Bolivarian University
|Formación integral para la transformación social y humana |Spanish |Integral education for social and human transformation |
Pontifical Xavierian University
|Sapientia aedificavit sibi domum |Latin |Wisdom has built a Home for itself |
Pontifical Bolivarian University, Bucaramanga Campus
|Excelencia con sentido humano{{citation needed|date=July 2014}} |Spanish |Excellence with human sense |
University of Los Andes (Colombia)
|Más Allá del Deber |Spanish |Beyond Duty |
Costa Rica
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Universidad de Costa Rica
|Lucem aspicio |Towards light |
Denmark
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Aalborg University
|Viis Novis |New ways |
University of Aarhus
|Solidum petit in profundis |Latin |Seek a firm footing in the depths |
University of Copenhagen
|Coelestem adspicit lucem |Latin |It looks at the celestial light |
Ecuador
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES)
|Non progredi regredi est |Not going forward, is going backwards |
Fiji
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Fiji
|Flexible, Innovative, Affordable, Contemporary, Futuristic | |
Finland
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Art and Design Helsinki
|Pro Arte Utili |For useful abilities |
Helsinki University of Technology
|Labor et scientia |Latin |Work and science |
University of Jyväskylä
|Amica veritas |Latin |Truth is a friend |
France
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Ecole Polytechnique
|Pour la Patrie, les Sciences et la Gloire |For the Homeland, Science and Glory |
Académie de Bordeaux
|Crescam et Lucebo |I shall grow and I shall shine |
Mines Paris
|Théorie et pratique |French |Theory and practice |
University of Nancy
|French |Long live labour |
University of Paris
|Hic et ubique terrarum |Latin |Here and anywhere on earth |
Centrale Paris
|Leader, Entrepreneur, Innovateur |French |Leader, Entrepreneur, Innovator |
Chavagnes Studium
|In electis tuis mitte radices |Latin |Put down roots in your elect |
IESEG School of Management
|Empowering Changemakers for a Better Society |English | |
Germany
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
RWTH Aachen University
|Zukunft denken |Thinking the Future |
Free University of Berlin
|Veritas - Iustitia - Libertas |Truth - Justice - Freedom |
University of Freiburg
|Die Wahrheit wird euch frei machen |German |
Jacobs University
|Inspiration is a place |English | |
Darmstadt University of Technology
|Mens agitat molem |Latin |Mind drives matter |
University of Greifswald
|Wissen lockt. Seit 1456. |German |Knowledge attracts. Since 1456. |
Hannover Medical School
|Unitas Libertas Caritas |Latin |Unity Liberty Charity |
University of Mainz
|Ut omnes unum sint |Latin |That they all may be one (John 17:21) |
Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg
|Semper apertus |Latin |Always open |
University of Hamburg
|der Forschung, der Lehre, der Bildung |German |for research, for teaching, for education |
University of Kiel
|Pax optima rerum |Latin |Peace is the greatest good |
Technische Universität Dresden
|Wissen schafft Brücken. |German |Knowledge builds bridges. |
University of Mannheim
|In Omnibus Veritas |Latin |In All the Truth |
Technische Universität München
|Zuhause in Bayern, erfolgreich in der Welt. Die unternehmerische Universität. |German |At home in Bavaria, successful in the world. The entrepreneurial University. |
University of Potsdam
|Klein aber fein |German |Small but excellent |
University of Rostock
|Traditio et Innovatio |Latin |Tradition and innovation |
University of Göttingen
|In publica commoda |Latin |For the good of all |
University of Trier
|Treveris ex urbe Deus complet dona sophiae |Latin |In the city of Trier, God completes the gifts of wisdom |
University of Tübingen
|Attempto! |Latin |I dare! |
Georgia
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Georgian Institute of Public Affairs
|In hoc signo vinces |
Free University of Tbilisi
|Scientia, Labor, Libertas |Latin |Knowledge, Labour, Freedom |
Grigol Robakidze University
|Scientia Et Veritas |Latin |Knowledge and Truth |
Ghana
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Ghana
|proceed with integrity |
University of Cape Coast
|Veritas Nobis Lumen{{cite web|url=http://ucc.edu.gh/aboutus/ |title=About UCC |publisher=U. of Cape Coast |access-date=July 7, 2014}} |Latin |
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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University of Education, Winneba
|Education for service{{citation needed|date=July 2014}} | |
Zenith University College
|Per Ardua Ad Astra{{citation needed|date=July 2014}} |Latin |Through Adversity to the Stars - in effect, Through Hard Work to the Top |
University for Development Studies
|English | |
University of Mines and Technology
|English | |
Greece
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
|Μούσαις Χάρισι Θῦε |Sacrifice to the Muses and the Graces |
University of Macedonia
|Ποιότητα, Αξιοκρατία, Καινοτομία |Quality, Meritocracy, Innovation |
Hong Kong
Hungary
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Andrássy University Budapest
|{{Lang|de|Europa gestalten}} |Designing Europe |
University of Pécs
|{{Lang|hu|Magyarország első egyeteme}} |The first University of Hungary. |
University of Szeged
|{{Lang|la|Veritas. Virtus. Libertas.}} |Truth. Courage. Freedom. |
Eötvös Loránd University
|{{Lang|hu|A tudás közössége}} |Hungarian |The community of knowledge. |
Corvinus University
|{{Lang|la|Scientia mea - adiutor meus}} |Latin |My knowledge is my helper. |
India
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Ranchi University
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|{{Plainlist| |May our knowledge become brilliant |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
|सिद्धिर्भवति कर्मजा siddhirbhavati karmaja |Sanskrit |Effort Yields Success |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
|योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् |Sanskrit |Excellence in work is (true) yoga |
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
|तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय (tamaso mā jyotirgamaya) |Sanskrit |Lead me from darkness to light |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
|ज्ञानं परमं ध्येयम्(jñānaṁ paramaṁ dhyeyam) |Sanskrit |Knowledge is the Supreme Goal |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
|śramam vinā na kimapi sādhyam / श्रमम् विना न किमपि साध्यम् / shramam vinA na kimapi sAdhyam |Sanskrit |without effort nothing is possible |
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
|संस्कार ही शिक्षा (sanskAr hi shikshA) |Hindi |Education is Character |
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
|vidyā viniyogāt vikāsaḥ / विद्या विनियोगात् विकासः / vidyA viniyogAt vikAsaH |Sanskrit |progress comes from proper application of knowledge |
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli
|ज्ञानम् अनंतम् |Sanskrit |Knowledge is Endless |
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
|yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam / योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् / yogaH karmasu kaushalam |Sanskrit |excellence in action is yoga |
Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Gwalior
|viśvajīvanāmṛtam jñānam / विश्वजीवनामृतम् ज्ञानम् / vishvajeevanAmRRitam GYaanam |Sanskrit |Knowledge is the elixir of Life |
Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow
|jñānaṃ bharah kriyam bina / ज्ञानं भारः क्रियां विना / GYaanaM bharah kriyam bina |Sanskrit |Knowledge without action is a burden |
Indian Statistical Institute
|bhinneṣvaikyasya darśanam / भिन्नेष्वैक्यस्य दर्शनम् / bhinneShvaikyasya darshanam |Sanskrit |even in differences, see the unity |
Acharya Nagarjuna University
|satye sarvaṃ pratiṣṭhitam / सत्ये सर्वं प्रतिष्ठितम् / satye sarvaM pratiShThitam |Sanskrit |Everything is established in truth |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
|śarīramādyaṃ khalu dharmasādhanam / शरीरमाद्यं खलु धर्मसाधनम् / shareeramAdyaM khalu dharmasAdhanam |Sanskrit |Body indeed is the primary instrument of dharma |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani
|swāsthyam sarvārthasādhanam / स्वास्थ्यं सर्वार्थसाधनम् / Swasthyam sarwarthasadhanam |Sanskrit |All can be achieved with good health |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
|śraddhāvān labhate jñānam / श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानम् / shraddhAvAn labhate GYaanam |Sanskrit |Reverent attains wisdom, (from Rigveda) |
Andhra University
|tejasvi nāvadhītamastu / तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु / tejasvi naavadhiitamastu |Sanskrit |May our knowledge become brilliant |
Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University
|tejasvi nāvadhītamastu / तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु / tejasvi naavadhiitamastu |Sanskrit |May our knowledge become brilliant |
Banaras Hindu University
|vidyayā amṛtaṃ aśnute / विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते / vidyayA amRRitaM ashnute |Sanskrit |be immortal through knowledge |
Banasthali Vidyapith
|sā vidyā yā vimuktaye / सा विद्या या विमुक्तये / sA vidyA yA vimuktaye |Sanskrit |That is knowledge which liberates |
Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur
|uttiṣṭha jāgrata prāpya varānnibodhata / उत्तिष्ठ जाग्रत प्राप्य वरान्निबोधत / uttiShTha jAgrata prApya varAnnibodhata |Sanskrit |arise, awake, obtaining worthy (teachers), know (the truth) |
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
|sā vidyā yā vimuktaye / सा विद्या या विमुक्तये / sA vidyA yA vimuktaye |Sanskrit |That is knowledge which liberates |
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
|jñānaṃ paramaṃ balam / ज्ञानं परमं बलम् / GYaanaM paramaM balam |Sanskrit |Knowledge is the ultimate power |
Central Board of Secondary Education
|asato mā sadgamaya / असतो मा सद्गमय / asato mA sadgamaya |Sanskrit |Lead us From Untruth to Truth |
Cochin University of Science and Technology
|tejasvi nāvadhītamastu / तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु / tejasvi naavadhiitamastu |Sanskrit |May our knowledge become brilliant |
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
|karma jyayoghya karmanah |Sanskrit |
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
|dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt / धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् / dhiyo yo naH prachodayaat |Sanskrit |may (the divine power) propel our intellect |
University of Mumbai
|शीलष्टतफला विद्या |Sanskrit |The Fruit of Learning is Character and Righteous Conduct. |
University of Delhi
|निष्ठा धृति: सत्यम |Sanskrit |Dedicated to the Truth |
University of Pune
|य: क्रियावान् स पण्डितः |Sanskrit |He who is industrious is learned |
University of Calcutta
|Advancement of Learning |
Visva Bharati University
|Yatra visvam bhavatyekanidam |Sanskrit |Where the world makes a home in a single nest |
Gujarat National Law University
|ā no bhadrāḥ kratavo yantu viśvataḥ / आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः / A no bhadraaH kratavo yantu vishvataH {from -(1.89.1 rigveda)} |Sanskrit |Let good (thoughts) come from everywhere, from all the world |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
|ज्योतिवृ्णीत तमसो विजानऩ /jyotivranit tamso vijajnam |Sanskrit |Cleave the darkness and light through knowledge. |
Kurukshetra University
|yogastha kuru karmāṇi / योगस्थ कुरु कर्माणि / yogastha kuru karmANi |Sanskrit |do while steadfast in yoga |
Madan Mohan Malaviya Engineering College, Gorakhpur
|yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam / योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् / yogaH karmasu kaushalam |Sanskrit |excellence in action is yoga |
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda{{Cite web|url=https://www.msubaroda.ac.in/|title=The Maharaja Sayajirao University Baroda|website=www.msubaroda.ac.in}}
|satyaṃ śivaṃ sundaram / सत्यं शिवं सुन्दरम् / satyaM shivaM sundaram |Sanskrit |truth, auspiciousness, beauty |
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology
|siddhirbhavati karmajā / सिद्धिर्भवति कर्मजा / siddhirbhavati karmajA |Sanskrit |success is born of action |
National Institute of Technology, Durgapur
|udyogah purushasya lakshanam / उद्योगः पुरुषस्य लक्षणं / udyogah purushasya lakshanam |Sanskrit |industry is man's objective |
National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur
|Udyamena hi siddhayānti kāryāṇi na manorathaiḥ / उद्यमेन हि सिद्धयान्ति कार्याणि न मनोरथैः |Sanskrit |A goal is achieved through labor, not by desire only |
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
|śramonavarata ceṣṭā ca / श्रमोनवरत चेष्टा च / shramonavarata cheShTA cha |Sanskrit |tireless effort and attempt |
National Institute of Technology, Raipur{{Cite web|url=http://www.nitrr.ac.in/|title=::: National Institute of Technology Raipur :::|website=www.nitrr.ac.in}}
|नित्यं यातो शुभोदयं / Nityam Yato Shubhodayam |Sanskrit |Let the rise of goodness happen everyday |
National Institute of Technology, Agartala
|jñānaṃ paramaṃ balam / ज्ञानं परमं बलम् / GYaanaM paramaM balam |Sanskrit |knowledge is the supreme power |
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
|vidha bharen bhooshanam |Sanskrit | |
National Institute of Technology Calicut
|तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय (tamaso mā jyotir gamaya) |Sanskrit |From Darkness, Lead us unto Light |
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur
|य़ॊगः कऱमसु कौशलम |Sanskrit |Diligence Leads to Excellence |
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology
|सरस्वती नमस्तुभ्यम् |Sanskrit |I bow to mother saraswati (goddess saraswati). |
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
|शंन ॠभवः सुकृतः सुहस्ताः |Sanskrit | |
National Institute of Technology, Patna
|śramonavarata ceṣṭā ca / श्रमोनवरत चेष्टा च |Sanskrit |tireless effort and attempt |
National Institute of Technology Raipur
|नित्यं यातो शुभोदयं |Sanskrit |Let the rise of goodness happen everyday |
National Institute of Technology, Silchar
|tejasvi nāvadhītamastu / तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु |Sanskrit |May our knowledge become brilliant |
National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
|الظلمات إلى النور /तमसो मा ज्योर्तिगमय |Sanskrit |Lead me from Darkness to Light |
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
|विज्ञानम सारथि (Vigyanam Saarthi) |Sanskrit |Charioteer(सारथि) of Science(विज्ञानम) |
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
|Kannada: ಕಾಯಕವೇ ಕೈಲಾಸ Sanskrit: तत्पूजा कर्मचाखिलम |Kannada, Sanskrit |Work is worship |
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
|सत्यमेव जयते |Sanskrit |Truth alone triumphs |
National Institute of Technology, Goa
|या विद्या सा विमुक्तये |Sanskrit |True Knowledge Liberates |
Anna University
|Progress through knowledge |English |Progress through knowledge |
Loyola College, Chennai
|Luceat Lux Vestra |Latin |Let your Light Shine |
Scottish Church College, Kolkata
|Nec Tamen Consumebatur |Latin |Burning, but yet not consumed |
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
|Nihil Ultra |Latin |Nothing Beyond |
St. Stephen's College, Delhi
|Ad Dei Gloriam |Latin |To the Glory of God |
Madras Christian College
|In Hoc Signo |Latin |With this as your banner, you shall prevail |
Presidency College, Chennai
|unde orta recurrent |Latin |whence it arose back |
Fergusson University, Pune
|Knowledge is Power |English | |
Christ University, Bangalore
|Excellence and Service |English |Excellence and Service |
Netaji Subhas University of Technology
|ā no bhadrāḥ kratavo yantu viśvataḥ / आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः / A no bhadraaH kratavo yantu vishvataH [from (1.89.1 rigveda)] |Sanskrit |Let good (thoughts) come from everywhere, from all the world |
Osmania University
|tamaso mā jyotirgamaya / तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय / tamaso mA jyotirgamaya |Sanskrit |Lead us from Darkness to Light |
National Law School of India University
|dharmo rakṣati rakṣitaḥ / धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः / dharmo rakShati rakShitaH |Sanskrit |values protect the protector (of values) |
Sampurnanand Sanskrit University
|Sśrutam me gopāya / श्रुतम् मे गोपाय / shrutam me gopaaya |Sanskrit |let my learning be safe, i.e. let it be fruitful, let me not forget my learning |
Samrat Ashok Technological Institute
|yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam / योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् / yogaH karmasu kaushalam |Sanskrit |excellence in action is yoga |
Sri Venkateswara University
|Jnānam Samyaga Vekshanam |Sanskrit |Wisdom lies in proper perspective |
Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University
|tamaso mā jyotirgamaya / तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय / tamaso mA jyotirgamaya |Sanskrit |Lead us from Darkness to Light |
University of Calicut
|Nirmaya Karmana Sree |Sanskrit |Prosperity will be produced by pure action |
University of Hyderabad
|Sa Vidhya Ya Vimukthaye |Sanskrit |Education results in liberation |
University of Kerala
|Karmani Vyajyate Prajna |Sanskrit |One's intellect is revealed through one's actions |
University of Mysore
|Nahi Jnanena Sadrusham, Sathyamevoddharamyaham, |Sanskrit |Nothing is Equal to Knowledge, I uphold only the truth |
University of Rajasthan
|Dharmo Vishwasya Jagatah Pratishtha |Sanskrit |Dharma is the firm foundation upon which the entire universe stands |
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
|yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam / योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् / yogaH karmasu kaushalam |Sanskrit |excellence in action is yoga |
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur
|yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam / योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् / yogaH karmasu kaushalam |Sanskrit |excellence in action is yoga |
West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
|Yuktiheena Vicharetu Dharmahnih Prajayate |Sanskrit |Judgement Devoid Of Logic Destroys Dharma |
Visvesvaraya Technological University
|Modalu mānavanāgu |Kannada |Above all, be human |
University of Allahabad
|Quot Rami Tot Arbores |Latin |as many Branches so many Trees |
Ma'din Academy, Malappuram
|Ma'din Makes Tomorrow |English | |
National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani
|Accelerating Genomics for Health |English | |
Vellore Institute of Technology
|உழைப்பே உயர்வு தரும் (A Place to Learn, A Chance to Grow) |Tamil |Hard work alone yields success |
University of North Bengal
|समानो मन्त्रः समितिः समानी (samāno mantraḥ samitiḥ samānī) |Sanskrit |Enlightenment to Perfection |
Indonesia
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
IPB University
|Inspiring Innovation with Integrity | |
Bandung Institute of Technology
|In Harmonia Progressio |Progress in Harmony |
Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology
|Intelligentia Fides Ingenium |Latin |Intelligent, Trustworthy, Inventive |
Gadjah Mada University
|Mengakar Kuat, Menjulang Tinggi |Locally rooted, globally respected |
University of Indonesia
|Veritas, Probitas, Iustitia |Latin |Truth, Honesty, Justice |
Diponegoro University
|Wiyata Hangreksa Gapuraning Nagara |Safeguarding the Dignity of the Nation |
Jenderal Soedirman University
|Maju Terus, Pantang Mundur, Tak Kenal Menyerah |Bahasa Indonesia |Always Moving Ahead, No Retreat, Never Give Up |
Islam University of Indonesia
|Values. Innovation. Perfection. |English | |
Padjadjaran University
|Bermanfaat dan Mendunia |Bahasa Indonesia |Beneficial and global |
Sebelas Maret University
|Mangesthi Luhur Ambangun Nagara |Aspire Sublimely to Build the Nation |
Brawijaya University
|Building Up Noble Future |English | |
Andalas University
|Untuk Kedjajaan Bangsa |Bahasa Indonesia |For the Glory of the Nation |
Udayana University
|Taki-takining sewaka guna widya |People who oblige knowledge shall pursue wisdom and virtue |
Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta State Islamic University
|Knowledge Piety Integrity |English | |
Indonesia University of Education
|Leading and Understanding |English | |
Sanata Dharma University
|Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam |Latin |To the greater glory of God |
Indonesian Christian University
|Melayani, bukan Dilayani |Bahasa Indonesia |To serve, not to be served (Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45) |
HKBP Nommensen University
|Pro Deo et Patria |Latin |For God and Country |
Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta
|Unggul dan Islami |Bahasa Indonesia |Eminent and Islamic |
Sriwijaya University
|Ilmu Alat Pengabdian |Bahasa Indonesia |Science as Dedication Services |
Indonesia Open University
|Making Higher Education Open to All |English | |
Atma Jaya Yogyakarta University
|Servien in Lumine Veritatis |Latin |Serving in The Light of Truth |
The Republic of Indonesia Defense University
|Praditya Wiratama Nagara Bhakti |Sanskrit |Smart warrior to serve the nation |
Parahyangan Catholic University
|Bakuning Hyang Mrih Guna Santyaya Bhakti |Old Javanese |Based on the belief in God, pursuing knowledge in devotion to the community |
Soegijapranata Catholic University
|Talenta Pro Patria et Humanitate |Latin |The best talent is dedicated to the nation-state and humanity |
University of Rokania
|Menata Kehidupan Untuk Masa Depan |Bahasa Indonesia |Arranging Life for the Future |
STMIK Citra Mandiri
|Buat, Pengembangan, Inovasi Teknologi |Bahasa Indonesia |Create, Develoving, Innovation Technology |
Institut Teknologi Del
|Martuhan, Marroha, Marbisuk |Bataknese |Godly, Conscientious, Wise |
Ireland
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Dublin City University
|Ireland's University of Enterprise |
Maynooth University
|Veritati Fir Fer |Truth Strength Courage |
NUI Galway
|Deo favente |Latin |By favouring God |
Trinity College Dublin
|Perpetuis futuris temporibus duraturam |Latin |It will last into endless future times |
University College Cork
|Where Finbarr taught, let Munster learn |English |
rowspan="2" |University College Dublin
|Latin |To the stars |
Comhtrom Féinne
|Irish |
University of Limerick
|Wisdom for action |English |
Queens University Belfast
| Pro tanto Quid Retribuamus | Latin | What will we give back for so much |
Iran
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University of Tehran
|میاسایید ز آموختن یک زمان |Rest not a moment from learning |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
|Caring for a New Generation | |
Iran University of Science and Technology
|هیچ چیز غیرممکن نیست |Persian |Nothing is Impossible |
Alzahra University
|زنان آگاه جامعه پیشرفته |Persian |Learned Woman, Progressive Society |
Kharazmi University
|آموختن برای زندگی بهتر |Persian |Learning for A Better Life |
Sahand University of Technology
|تربیت مهندس بر فراز قلل |Persian |Engineer training on the summits |
Tarbiat Modares University
|خرد باید و دانش و راستی |Persian |One must have wisdom and knowledge and honesty |
Iraq
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Catholic University in Erbil
|Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow | |
Israel
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
|השראה פוגשת מצוינות |Inspiration Meets Excellence |
Tel Aviv University
|בעקבות הלא נודע |Hebrew |Pursuing the Unknown |
Open University of Israel
|הרבה מעבר לתואר |Hebrew |Far more than a degree |
Bar-Ilan University
|משפיעים על המחר, היום |Hebrew |Impacting tomorrow, today |
Italy
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Pontifical Gregorian University
|Religioni et Bonis Artibus |For Religion and Culture |
Sapienza University of Rome
|Il futuro è passato qui |In here the future is already become past / The future has been here / The future has stopped by here |
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies
|Excellentiam ut disciplinam / L'eccellenza come disciplina |Latin/Italian |Excellence as discipline |
University of Bologna
|Alma mater studiorum |Latin |Nourishing mother of the studies |
University of Padua
|Universa Universis Patavina Libertas |Latin |Liberty of Padua, universally and for all |
University of Pisa
|In Supremae Dignitatis |Latin |In the highest dignity |
University of Venice (Ca' Foscari)
|Venetiarum universitas in domo Foscari |Latin |University of the Venices in Foscari's house |
University of Naples (Federico II)
|Ad scientiarum haustum et seminarium doctrinarum |Latin |A seminary for those drawn to fields of knowledge and doctrine |
Japan
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Keio University
|Calamus gladio fortior{{Cite web |url = https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/about/learn-more/logo/ |title = Keio logo | publisher=Keio University |access-date = March 10, 2018}} |
Waseda University
|学問の独立 (Gakumon no Dokuritsu){{Cite web |url = https://www.waseda.jp/top/en/about/work/mission |title = Mission |publisher=Waseda University |access-date = March 11, 2018}} |
Kwansei Gakuin University
|奉仕のための練達 (Hōshi no Tame no Rentatsu){{Cite web |url = https://global.kwansei.ac.jp/about/about_203295.html |title = Message from the President |publisher=Kwansei Gakuin University |access-date = September 5, 2017}} |Japanese |
Rikkyo University
|Pro Deo et Patria{{Cite web |url = http://cob.rikkyo.ac.jp/en/about/from-dean.html |title = Message from the Dean |publisher=Rikkyo U. |access-date = July 14, 2014}} |Latin |
Sophia University
|Latin |
South Korea
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Chung-Ang University
|{{lang|ko|의에 죽고 참에 살자}} |Live in Truth, Live for Justice |
Ewha Womans University
|{{lang|ko|진, 선, 미}} |Korean |Truth, Goodness, Beauty |
Gyeongsang National University
|{{lang|ko|개척}} |Korean |Pioneer. |
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
|{{lang|ko|외대로 오면 세계를 만난다}} |Korean |Come to HUFS, Meet the World |
Hanyang University
|{{lang|ko|사랑의 실천}} |Korean |Love in Truth and in Deed |
Hongik University
|Pro Hominum Beneficio |Act of kindness for the human kind |
Konkuk University
|{{lang|ko|성, 신, 의}} |Korean |Sincerity, Fidelity, and Righteousness |
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
|Education for the world, research for the future | |
Korea National University of Education
|{{lang|ko|사랑, 신뢰, 인내}} |Korean |Love, Confidence, and Patience |
Korea University
|{{lang|la|Libertas, Justitia, Veritas}} |Latin and Korean |Freedom, Justice, Truth |
Pohang University of Science and Technology
|{{lang|ko|성실, 창의, 진취}} |Korean |Integrity, Creativity, and Aspiration |
Seoul National University
|Veritas lux mea |Latin |Truth is my light |
Sogang University
|Obedire Veritati |Latin |Obey the Truth |
Sookmyung Women's University
|{{lang|ko|정숙, 현명, 정대}} |Korean |Modesty, Wisdom, and Justice |
Soongsil University
|{{lang|ko|진리와 봉사}} |Korean |Truth and Service. |
Sungkyunkwan University
|{{lang|ko|수기치인}} |Korean |Pursue Truth and Embody Social Justice [the Analects of Confucius] |
Yonsei University
|{{lang|la|Cognoscetis Veritatem et Veritas Liberabit Vos}} |Latin and Korean |Truth will set you free. [John 8:32] |
Latvia
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Latvia
|For science and fatherland |
Daugavpils University
|Scientia Vinces{{Cite web|url=https://du.lv/en/|title=Daugavpils University|website=Daugavpils Universitāte}} |Latin |Through knowledge you win |
Lebanon
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Al Maaref University
|Mastering Life with Wisdom and Knowledge | |
American University of Beirut
|That they may have life and have it more abundantly [John 10:10] |English | |
Arab Open University
|Towards a Promising Future |English | |
Haigazian University
|Truth Freedom Service |English | |
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
|When the Spirit of Truth Comes, He Will Lead You to the Whole Truth |English | |
Lebanese American University
|To Strive, to Seek, to Find, and Not to Yield |English | |
Lebanese International University
|Affordable Quality Education |English | |
Lebanese University
|Learning, Engaging and Prosperity |English | |
Middle East University (Lebanon)
|Gateway to Truth and Life |English | |
National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts
|Docet Omnes Ubique |He/it teaches everyone everywhere |
Notre Dame University – Louaize
|Gaudium De Veritate |Latin |Joy from the Truth |
Phoenicia University
|Leaders Aren't Born, They Are Crafted |English | |
Saint Joseph University
|Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam |Latin |For the greater glory of God |
University of Balamand
|والحق تعرفونه |And You Know What Is Right |
Lithuania
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Kaunas University of Technology
|Scientia, ingenium, virtus{{Cite web | url=https://en.ktu.edu/university/brand-resources/ | title=Brand resources }} |Science, creativity, virtue |
Macau
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Macau
|Humanity, integrity, propriety, wisdom and sincerity{{cite web|title=Emblem & Motto|url=http://www.umac.mo/emblem_motto.html|publisher=U. of Macau|access-date=July 31, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808050545/http://www.umac.mo/emblem_motto.html|archive-date=August 8, 2014}} |
Madagascar
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Antananarivo
|Izay adala no toa an-drainy |Foolish is he who seeks only to emulate(match) his father |
Malaysia
Mexico
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Universidad de las Américas Puebla
|Sapientia, Pax, Fraternitas |Wisdom, Peace, Brotherhood |
Universidad Anahuac - UAX
|Vince in bono malum |Latin |Conquer evil with good. |
Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México
|Nada Humano me es Ajeno |Nothing human is alien to me |
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
|Pensar bien, para vivir mejor |Spanish |To think well, so as to live better |
Universidad Tecnologica de Mexico - UNITEC
|Ciencia y Técnica con Humanismo |Spanish |Science and technics with humanism |
Autonomous University of Campeche
|Del Enigma sin Albas a Triángulos de Luz |Spanish |From Mystery Without a Dawn to Triangles of Light |
Universidad de Monterrey
|Homo Hominis in Ministerio Perficitur |Latin |Man is perfected through the service of man |
Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon
|Alere Flammam Veritatis |Latin |To feed the flame of truth. |
Autonomous University of Baja California
|Por la realización plena del hombre |Spanish |For man's fulfillment |
Autonomous University of Chihuahua
|Luchar para Lograr, Lograr para Dar |Spanish |Fight to Achieve, Achieve to Give |
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México - ITAM
|Los mejores profesores para los mejores estudiantes |Spanish |The best teachers for the best students. |
Instituto Politécnico Nacional - IPN
|La técnica al servicio de la patria |Spanish |Technique at the service of the fatherland |
Universidad Iberoamericana
|La Verdad Nos Hará Libres |Spanish |The truth will set us free. [John 8:32] |
Universidad Juarez Autonoma de Tabasco
|Estudio en la Duda, Acción en la Fe |Spanish |Study in doubtful things, action in the Faith. |
University of Guadalajara
|Piensa y Trabaja |Spanish |Think and Work |
Sonora Institute of Technology
|Educar para trascender |Spanish |Educate to transcend |
Universidad de Sonora
|El saber de mis hijos hará mi grandeza |Spanish |The knowledge of my children will be my greatness |
National Autonomous University of Mexico
|Por mi raza hablará el espíritu |Spanish |For my people the Spirit will speak |
National Polytechnic Institute
|La técnica al servicio de la patria |Spanish |The technique to the service of the fatherland |
Universidad Veracruzana
|Lis de Veracruz, Arte, Ciencia, Luz |Spanish |Lily of Veracruz, Art, Science, Light |
Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán
|Luz, Ciencia, y Verdad |Spanish |Light, Science, and Truth |
Universidad Autonoma Agraria Antonio Narro
|Alma Terra Mater |Latin |Kindly Mother Earth |
Moldova
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Ion Creangă Pedagogical State University
|Disce ut doceas |Learn in order to teach |
Moldova State University
|Vitae discimus |Latin |For life we learn |
Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
|Lucendo allis ego ipse ardeo! |Latin |While I burn, I give light to others! |
The Netherlands
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Free University Amsterdam
|Auxilium nostrum in nomine Domini (Psalm 123 :8) |Latin |Our help is in the name of the Lord |
University of Amsterdam
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Delft University of Technology
|Challenge the Future | |
Eindhoven University of Technology
|Mens Agitat Molem |The mind moves matter |
Erasmus University
|Main port of knowledge |English | |
Groningen University
|Verbum domini lucerna pedibus nostris |Latin |The word of the Lord is a light for our feet |
Kampen Theological University
|In lumine tuo videmus lumen |Latin |In Your Light we see the light |
Leiden University
|Praesidium Libertatis |Latin |Bastion of Freedom |
Maastricht University
|Leading in Learning |English | |
Nyenrode Business University
|The Spirit of Enterprise |English | |
Radboud University Nijmegen
|In Dei Nomine Feliciter |Latin |Proceed with happiness in God's name |
Tilburg University
|Understanding Society |English | |
University of Twente
|High Tech, Human Touch |English | |
Utrecht University
|Sol Iustitiae Illustra Nos |Latin |Sun of Justice, Enlighten Us |
Wageningen University
|For quality of life |English | |
New Zealand
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Lincoln University
|Scientia et industria cum probitate |Science and industry with integrity |
Massey University
|Floreat scientia |Latin |Let knowledge flourish |
University of Auckland
|Ingenio et Labore |Latin |By natural ability and hard work |
University of Canterbury
|Ergo tua rura manebunt |Latin |Therefore, your fields will remain (yours) |
University of Otago
|Sapere aude |Latin |Dare to be wise |
University of Waikato
|Ko te tangata |For the people |
Victoria University of Wellington
|Sapientia magis auro desideranda |Latin |Wisdom is desired more than gold |
Nigeria
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Abia State University{{Cite web|title=A-Z list of accredited Nigerian Universities & Colleges|url=https://www.4icu.org/ng/a-z/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=www.4icu.org}}
|Excellence and service | |
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
|Doctrina mater artium |Education is the mother of all practical arts |
Achievers University, Owo
|Knowledge, integrity, leadership |English | |
Adamawa State University
|Education for development |English | |
Adekunle Ajasin University
|For learning and service |English | |
Adeleke University
|Education, excellence and character |English | |
Admiralty University of Nigeria
|Excellence in Education |English | |
Afe Babalola University
|Labor Servitum Et Intergritas |Latin |Labour for service and integrity |
African University of Science and Technology
|Knowledge is freedom |English | |
Ajayi Crowder University
|Scentia probitas |Latin |Knowledge with probity |
Akwa Ibom State University
|Knowledge and technology for development |English | |
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
|Home of soaring eagles |English | |
Al-Hikmah University
|Learning for Wisdom and Morality |English | |
Ambrose Alli University
|Knowledge for Advancement |English | |
American University of Nigeria
|Quality, Integrity, Style |English | |
Anchor University, Lagos
|Character, Competence, Courage |English | |
Augustine University
|Pro Scientia Et Moribus |Latin |For learning and character |
University of Ibadan
|Recte Sapere Fons |Latin |To Think Straight Is The Fountain (Of Knowledge) |
Pakistan
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Al-Islah Islamic Education System, Sadiqabad, RYK
|إن أريد إلا الإصلاح ما استطعت |I only seek advancement to the best of my abilities |
Army Burn Hall College
|{{Langx|la|Quo non ascendam|label=none}} |To what heights can I not rise? |
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
|We Aim to Inspire | |
Institute of Business Administration (Karachi)
|Leadership and Ideas for Tomorrow |English | |
Institute of Management Sciences, Lahore
|Where Aims Become Achievement |English | |
International Islamic University, Islamabad
|وفوق كل ذي علم عليم |Arabic |And above every possessor of knowledge is someone more knowledgeable |
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
|Et ex omnibus virtutibus Universitatis brings, inter incapability |Latin |The University brings out all abilities, including incapability |
University of Karachi
|رَبِّ زدْنيِ علماً |Arabic |O my Lord! Advance me in Knowledge |
|Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
|وَمَن يُؤْتَ الْحِكْمَةَ فَقَدْ أُوتِيَ خَيْرًا كَثِيرًا |Arabic |And whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given much good |
Paraguay
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Catholic University of Asunción
|In Principio Erat Verbum - Genuit Nos Verbo Veritatis |In the Beginning was the Word - He Has Begotten Us by the Word of Truth [John 1:1], [James 1:18] |
National University of Asunción
|Vitam Impendere Vero |Latin |To stake one's life on what is true. - Juvenal, Satires, IV, 91. |
Peru
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Pontifical Catholic University of Perú
|Et Lux in Tenebris Lucet |And the Light Shone in the Dark |
Universidad de Lima
|Scientia et Praxis |Latin |Science and Practice |
Philippines
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Adamson University
|My Faith in God Almighty | |
Adventist University of the Philippines
|On Ever Onward |English | |
Arellano University
|Pro Deo et Patria |For God and Country |
Ateneo de Cagayan - Xavier University
|Veritas Liberabit Vos |Latin |The Truth Shall Set You Free |
Ateneo de Davao University
|Fortes in Fide |Latin |Strong in Faith |
Ateneo de Manila University
|Lux in Domino |Latin |Light in the Lord |
Ateneo de Naga University
|Primum Regnum Dei |Latin |First, The Kingdom of God |
Ateneo de Zamboanga University
|Pro Deo et Patria |Latin |For God and Country |
Baliuag University
|Patria, Scientia et Virtus |Latin |Country, Science and Virtue |
Central Philippine University
|Scientia et Fides |Latin |Knowledge and Faith |
Centro Escolar University
|Ciencia y Virtud |Science and Virtue |
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
|Deus, Patria, Letran |Latin |God, Country, Letran |
De La Salle University
|Religio, Mores, Cultura |Latin |Religion, Morals, Culture |
Far Eastern University
|Love of Fatherland and God |English | |
Holy Angel University
|Laus Deo Semper |Latin |Praise God Always |
La Fortuna College
|Veritas et honor, vis in perita |Latin |Truth and honor, strength in skill |
Laguna State Polytechnic University
|Integrity, Professionalism and Innovation |English |
Loyola College of Culion
|Fortes in Fide |Latin |Strong in Faith |
Lyceum of the Philippines University
|Veritas et Fortitudo, Pro Deo et Patria |Latin |Truth and Courage, For God and Country |
Malayan Colleges Laguna
|Excellence and Virtue |English |
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
|Pro Deo et Patria |Latin |For God and Country |
Misamis University
|Educating for the Future |English | |
Mountain View College
|Shine On Til Jesus Comes |English |
New Era University
|Godliness is the Foundation of Knowledge |English |
Our Lady of Fatima University
|Veritas et Misericordia |Latin |For Truth and Compassion |
Pamantasan ng Cabuyao
|Kapayapaan, Kaunlaran, Paglilingkod |Peace, Prosperity, Service |
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
|Karunungan, Kaunlaran, Kadakilaan |Filipino |Wisdom, Prosperity, Greatness |
Philippine Normal University
|Truth, Excellence, Service |English |
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
|Tanglaw ng Bayan |Filipino |Light of the Nation |
San Beda University
|Fides, Scientia, Virtus |Latin |Faith, Knowledge, Virtue |
Saint Louis University
|Sapientia Aedificat |Latin |Wisdom Builds |
Saint Mary's University
|Sapientia A Deo |Latin |Wisdom from God |
Saint Paul University System
|Caritas, Veritas, Scientia |Latin |Love, Truth and Knowledge |
Silliman University
|Via, Veritas, Vita |Latin |The Way, The Truth, The Life |
Trinity University of Asia
|Pro Deo et Patria |Latin |For God and Country |
Universidad de Zamboanga
|La Educacion es Libertad |Spanish |Education is Freedom |
University of Asia and the Pacific
|Unitas |Latin |Unity |
University of the Assumption
|Scientia, Virtus, et Communitas |Latin |Knowledge, Virtue, Community Service |
University of the East
|Tomorrow begins in the East |English | |
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
|Pro Deo Et Patria |Latin |For God and Country |
University of Perpetual Help System
|Character Building is Nation Building |English | |
University of the Philippines (System)
|Honor and Excellence in the Service of the Nation |English | |
University of San Agustin
|Virtus et Scientia |Latin |Virtue and Science |
University of San Carlos
|Scientia, Virtus, Devotio |Latin |Knowledge, Virtues and Devotion |
University of San Jose – Recoletos
|Caritas et Scientia |Latin |Love and Knowledge |
University of Santo Tomas
|Veritas in Caritate |Latin |Truth in Charity |
West Visayas State University
|Service, Harmony, Excellence |English | |
Poland
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Łódź
|Veritas et Libertas |Truth and Liberty |
Jagiellonian University
|Plus ratio quam vis |Latin |Let reason prevail over force (lit. More reason than force) |
AGH University of Science and Technology
|Labore creata, labori et scientiae servio |Latin |Created in labour, I serve labour and science |
John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
|Deo et Patriae |Latin |To God and the Fatherland |
University of Gdańsk
|In mari via tua |Latin |Your path is through the sea |
Portugal
Romania
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
|Per libertatem ad veritatem |Through freedom to truth |
Babeș-Bolyai University
|Traditio nostra unacum Europae virtutibus splendet |Latin |Our tradition glows together with the virtues of Europe |
Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași
|Ipsa scientia potestas est |Latin |Knowledge itself is power |
Polytechnic University of Timișoara
|Nu zidurile fac o școală, ci spiritul care domnește într’însa |It's not the walls that make a school, but the spirit living inside |
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
|Paradoxul ingineriei: pune teoria în practică |Romanian |The paradox of engineering: It puts the theory into practice |
University of Bucharest
|Virtute et sapientia |Latin |By virtue and wisdom |
Russia
Rwanda
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
National University of Rwanda
|Illuminatio et Salus Populi{{citation needed | date=September 2014}} |Light and Salvation of the People |
Sri Lanka
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
|Vijja Uppaththang Settah{{Cite web|url=https://www.sjp.ac.lk/|title=Home|website=USJ - University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka}} |Science is the Greatest of that which is born |
University of Peradeniya
|Sarvasva Locanam Sasthram |Sanskrit |Supreme |
South Africa
Sudan
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Khartoum
|الله، الحقيقة، الوطن، الإنسانية |God - Truth - Our Country - Humanity{{Cite web |url = http://www.uofk.edu/en/about-uofk/university-emblem |title = University Emblem |publisher = U. of Khartoum |access-date = August 13, 2014 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140630204410/http://uofk.edu/en/about-uofk/university-emblem |archive-date = June 30, 2014 }} |
Spain
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
|Technica impendi nationi |Technology impulses nations |
Universidad del País Vasco
|Eman ta zabal zazu |Give and spread it |
Universidade da Coruña
|Hac luce |Latin |With (the use of) light |
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
|Quid ultra faciam? |Latin |What more should I do? |
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
|Homo homini sacra res |Latin |Man must be sacred for man |
Complutense University
|Libertas Perfundet Omnia Luce |Latin |Freedom pours light around |
Universidad de Almería
|In lumine sapientia |Latin |In sunlight, wisdom |
Universidad de Cádiz
|Non plus ultra |Latin |Nothing further beyond |
Universidad de Granada
|Carolus Romanus Imperator Semper Augustus Hispaniarum Rex Fundator Universitatis Granatensis |Latin |Charles, ever Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, founder of Granada University |
Universidad de La Laguna
|Reg. Sancti Ferdinandi Vniversitatis Canariarvm Stemma |Latin |From the King Saint Ferdinand, Canary Islands University shield |
Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
|Omnibus Mobilibus Mobilior Sapientia |Latin |Of all the things that move, knowledge moves the fastest |
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
|Ad Orbem per Technicam |Latin |To the world through technics |
Universitat Politècnica de València
|Ex Technica Progressio |Latin |Progress through technics (lit. "Progress out of technics") |
Universidad de Salamanca
|Quod Natura Non Dat, Salmantica non praestat (unofficial) |Latin |What nature does not provide, Salamanca does not add |
Universidad de Valladolid
|Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum |Latin |Wisdom hath built herself a house |
Real Centro Universitario Escorial-Maria Christina
|Vox veritatis non tacet |Latin |The voice of truth is not silent |
Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo
|Sapere Aude |Latin |Dare to think / Dare to know |
Universitat de Barcelona
|Libertas Perfundet Omnia Luce |Latin |Freedom pours light around |
Universitat Jaume I
|Sapientia sola libertas est |Latin |Only knowledge is freedom |
Switzerland
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Lausanne
|Le savoir vivant |The knowledge alive |
University of Fribourg
|Scientia et Sapientia |Knowledge and wisdom |
University of Geneva
|Post Tenebras Lux |After darkness, light |
ETH Zurich
|English | |
Sweden
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Karolinska Institutet
|Att förbättra människors hälsa |To improve human health |
Chalmers University of Technology
|Avancez |Advance |
Lund University
|Ad utrumque (paratus) |(Prepared) for both |
University of Gothenburg
|Tradita innovare innovata tradere |Latin |A Tradition of Invention, an Inventor of Tradition |
University of Uppsala
|Gratiae veritas naturae |Latin |Truth through God's mercy and nature |
Royal Institute of Technology
|Vetenskap och konst |Swedish |Science and Art |
Örebro University
|Dulce est sapere |Latin |Knowledge is sweet |
Taiwan
Thailand
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Mahidol University
|อตฺตานํ อุปมํ กเร |Pali |One ought to conduct oneself exemplarily |
Nakhon Phanom University
|มหาวิทยาลัยใกล้บ้าน มาตราฐานสากล |Thai | |
Thammasat University
|เป็นเลิศ เป็นธรรม ร่วมนำสังคม |Thai |Be the finest, be the fairness, be the main engine of society |
Silpakorn University
|Ars longa, Vita brevis. |Art is long, Life is short. |
Chiang Mai University
|อตฺตานํ ทมยนฺติ ปณฺฑิตา |Pali |The wise control themselves. |
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
|ทนโต เสฏโฐ มนุสเสสุ |Pali |The trained man wins. |
Srinakharinwirot University
|สิกฺขา วิรุฬหิ สมฺปตฺตา |Pali |Education is Growth. |
Burapha University
|สุโข ปญฺญาปฏิลาโภ |Pali |Gaining intellectual knowledge brings happiness. |
Togo
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Lomé
|Faith in the future of the human race |
Turkey
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Hacettepe University
| Timeo hominem unius libri | I fear of a man with a single book |
Bilkent University
|Veritas |Latin |Truth |
Istanbul Bilgi University
|Non scholae sed vitae discimus |Latin |We do not learn for the school, but for life |
Istanbul Technical University
|Asırlardır Çağdaş |Pioneer Through the Ages |
Middle East Technical University
| Scientia Dux Vitae Certissimus |Latin | Science is the truest guide in life |
Izmir University of Economics
|Geleceği yönetmek |Turkish |Managing the Future |
Trakya Üniversitesi
|Geleceğe Köprü |Turkish |Bridge to the Future |
Ukraine
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Crimea State Medical University
|For also knowledge itself is power |
Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
|Tempus fugit, Academia sempiterna |Latin |Time is running, Academy is eternal |
Lviv Polytechnic
|Litteris et artibus |Latin |Art & Science |
Lviv University
|Раtriаe dесоri сіvibus еducаndis |Latin |Educated citizens - glory of the Motherland |
National Aviation University
|Vivere! Vincere! Creare! |Latin |Live! Create! Overcome! |
University of Kyiv
|Utilitas honor et gloria |Latin |Utility Honor and Glory |
Ukrainian Catholic University
|Nosce te ipsum |Latin |Know Thyself |
United Kingdom
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!College or University !Motto !Language !Translation |
University of Aberdeen
|Initium sapientiæ {{not a typo|timor}} domini |The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord |
Abertay University
|Beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam |Latin |Blessed is the one who finds wisdom |
Aberystwyth University
|Nid Byd, Byd Heb Wybodaeth |A world without knowledge is no world at all |
Alcuin College, York
|Panton nos postulo |Latin |All we need |
University of the Arts London
|A Creative Constellation | |
Aston University
|Forward |English | |
Birkbeck, University of London
|In nocte consilium |Latin |In night is counsel |
Bangor University
|Gorau Dawn Deall |Welsh |The best gift is knowledge |
University of Bath
|Generatim discite cultus |Latin |Learn each field of study according to its kind |
University of Birmingham
|Per Ardua Ad Alta |Latin |Through efforts to high things |
Birmingham City University
|Age Quod Agis |Latin |Do what you are doing; attend to your business |
Bournemouth University
|Discere Mutari Est |Latin |To learn is to change |
Bowland College, Lancaster
|Bowland 'til I die |English | |
School of Oriental and African Studies
|Knowledge is power |English |
University of Bradford
|Give invention light |English | |
University of Bristol
|Vim promovet insitam |Latin |(Learning) promotes one's innate power |
University of Buckingham
|Alis Volans Propriis |Latin |Flying on our own wings |
Buckinghamshire New University
|Arte et industria |Latin |By art and industry |
University of Cambridge
|Hinc lucem et pocula sacra |Latin |From here, light and sacred draughts |
Canterbury Christ Church University
|Veritas liberabit vos (John 8 :31) |Latin |The truth shall make you free |
Cardiff University
|Gwirionedd Undod A Chytgord |Welsh |Truth, unity and harmony |
Cardiff Metropolitan University
|The most valuable possession is knowledge |English | |
Cartmel College, Lancaster
|Live the dream |English | |
University of Central Lancashire
|Ex solo ad solem |Latin |From the ground to the sun |
University of Chester
|Qui docet in doctrina |Latin |He that teacheth, on teaching |
University of Chichester
|Docendo discimus |Latin |By teaching, we learn |
Christ's College, Cambridge
|Souvent me Souvient |I remember often |
City University, London
|To serve mankind |English | |
College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham
|Eadem mutata resurgo |Latin |I rise again changed but the same{{Cite web|title=University Calendar : Arms and Mottos - Durham University|url=https://www.dur.ac.uk/university.calendar/volumei/arms_and_mottos/|access-date=2021-09-06|website=www.dur.ac.uk}} |
Collingwood College, Durham
|Aime le meilleur |French |
Corpus Christi College, Cambridge
|Floreat Antiqua Domus |Latin |May this old house flourish |
Corpus Christi College, Oxford
|Est Deo Gratia |Latin |Thanks are to God |
County College, Lancaster
|Sine Consilio Nihil |Latin |Nothing without counsel |
Cranfield University
|Post nubes, lux |Latin |Out of darkness, light |
De Montfort University
|Excellentia et studium |Latin |Excellence and zeal |
University of Derby
|Experientia Docet |Latin |Experience teaches |
Downing College, Cambridge
|Quaerere Verum |Latin |Seek the truth |
University of Dundee
|Magnificat anima mea dominum |Latin |My soul doth magnify the Lord |
Durham University
|Fundamenta eius super montibus sanctis |Latin |Her foundations are upon the holy hills{{Cite web|title=University Calendar : University Calendar Volume I - Durham University|url=https://www.dur.ac.uk/university.calendar/volumei/|access-date=2021-09-06|website=www.dur.ac.uk}} |
University of East Anglia
|Do Different |English | |
Edge Hill University
|In Scientia Opportunitas |Latin |In knowledge there is opportunity |
Edinburgh Napier University
|Nisi sapientia frustra |Latin |Without knowledge all is in vain |
University of Essex
|Thought the harder, heart the keener |English | |
University of Exeter
|Lucem sequimur |Latin |We follow the light |
Exeter College, Oxford
|Floreat Exon |Latin |May Exeter flourish |
Falmouth University
|Doing Things Differently / Creative Minds, Inspiring Futures |English | |
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge
|Ex antiquis et novissimis optima |Latin |The best out of the old and the new |
Furness College, Lancaster
|Everywhere else is nowhere |English | |
Fylde College, Lancaster
|In arvo quaerere verum |Latin |Seek truth in the field |
University of Glamorgan
|Success Through Endeavour |English | |
University of Glasgow
|Via, Veritas, Vita |Latin |The way, the truth, and the life |
Glasgow Caledonian University
|For the Common Weal |Scots |For the common good |
University of Gloucestershire
|In animo et veritate |Latin |In spirit and truth |
Goodricke College, York
|Setting the standard |English | |
Graduate College, Lancaster
|Curiositas nostrum viam illuminat |Latin |Curiosity lights our way |
Grey College, Durham
|Gradibus ascendimus |Latin |
Grizedale College, Lancaster
|Never Forget |English | |
Halifax College, York
|Scholarship, Activity and Community |English | |
Harper Adams University
|Utile Dulci |Latin |Useful and agreeable |
Hatfield College, Durham
|Vel Primus Vel Cum Primis |Latin |
Heythrop College, University of London
|Nil Sine Fide |Latin |Nothing without faith |
Homerton College, Cambridge
|Respice Finem |Latin |Look to the end |
Imperial College London
|Scientia imperii decus et tutamen |Latin |Knowledge is the adornment and safeguard of the empire |
James College, York
|Oderint Dum Metuant |Latin |Let them hate, so long as they fear |
Jesus College, Cambridge
|Prosperum iter facias |Latin |May your journey be successful |
John Snow College, Durham
|Per scientiam et prudentiam quaere summam |Latin |
Josephine Butler College, Durham
|Comme je trouve |French |
Keele University
|Thanke God for All |English | |
University of Kent
|Cui servire regnare est |Latin |Whom to serve is to reign |
King's College London
|Sancte et sapienter |Latin |With holiness and with wisdom |
King's College, Cambridge
|Veritas et utilitas |Latin |Truth and usefulness |
Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
|Souvent me Souviens |French |I remember often |
University of Lancaster
|Patet omnibus veritas |Latin |Truth lies open to all |
Langwith College, York
|Vincit qui se vincit |Latin |He conquers who conquers himself |
University of Leeds
|Et augebitur scientia |Latin |And knowledge will be increased |
University of Leicester
|Ut vitam habeant |Latin |So that they may have life |
Linacre College, Oxford
|No End to Learning |English | |
University of Lincoln
|Libertas per Sapientam |Latin |Through wisdom, liberty |
University of Liverpool
|Haec otia fovent studia |Latin |These days of peace foster learning |
Liverpool Hope University
|In faith, hope and love |English | |
Liverpool John Moores University
|Fortes fortuna adiuvat |Latin |
London School of Economics and Political Science
|Rerum cognoscere causas |Latin |To understand the causes of things |
Lonsdale College, Lancaster
|Simply the best |English | |
Loughborough University
|Veritate, Scientia, Labore |Latin |By Truth, by science, and by labour |
Magdalen College, Oxford
|Floreat Magdalena |Latin |May Magdalen flourish |
Magdalene College, Cambridge
|Garde ta Foy |French |Keep your faith |
University of Manchester
|Cognitio, sapientia, hvmanitas |Latin |Knowledge, wisdom, humanity |
Manchester Metropolitan University
|Many arts, many skills |English | |
Mansfield College, Oxford
|Deus locutus est nobis in filio |Latin |God hath spoken unto us by his son |
Merton College, Oxford
|Qui Timet Deum Faciet Bona |Latin |He that feareth God will do good |
Napier University, Edinburgh
|Nisi sapientia {{not a typo|frustra}} |Latin |Without knowledge, all is in vain |
New College, Oxford
|Manners Makyth Man |English | |
Newman University, Birmingham
|Ex Umbris in Veritatem |Latin |From the shadow to the truth |
Northumbria University
|Aetas Discendi |Latin |A lifetime of learning |
University of Nottingham
|Sapientia urbs conditur |Latin |A city is built on wisdom |
Nottingham Trent University
|Shaping Futures |English | |
The Open University
|Learn and Live |English | |
University of Oxford
|Dominus Illuminatio Mea |Latin |The Lord is my light |
Oxford Brookes University
|Excellence in Diversity |English | |
Pendle College, Lancaster
|Altiora sequamor |Latin |Seek to Climb to the Top |
Plymouth University
|Indagate Fingite Invenite |Latin |Explore, dream, discover |
Queen Mary, University of London
|Coniunctis viribus |Latin |With united power |
Queens' College, Cambridge
|Floreat Domus |Latin |May this house flourish |
Regent's Park College, Oxford
|Omnia probate quod bonum tenete |Latin |Test all things; hold fast to that which is good |
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
|Omni nunc arte magistra |Latin |Now by all your mastered arts |
Royal Holloway, University of London
|Esse quam videre |Latin |To be, rather than to seem |
Royal Veterinary College
|Venienti Occurrite Morbo |Latin |Confront disease at its onset |
University of Salford
|Altiora Petamus |Latin |Let us seek higher things |
Selwyn College, Cambridge
|ΑΝΔΡΙΖΕΣΘΕ |Quit ye like men |
University of Sheffield
|Rerum cognoscere causas |Latin |To discover the causes of things |
Sheffield Hallam University
|Learn and Serve |English | |
Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
|Dieu me garde de calomnie |French |God preserve me from calumny |
South College, Durham
|Libertas, aequalitas, civitas totius mundi |Latin |
University of Southampton
|Strenuis Ardua Cedunt |Latin |Adversity yields to endeavour |
Southampton Solent University
|Scintill Tuus Imaginationem |Latin |Spark your imagination |
St Aidan's College, Durham
|Super fundaments certis |Latin |
University of St Andrews
|Αιέν αριστεύειν |Greek |
St Anthony's College, Oxford
|Plus est en vous |Latin |There is more in you |
St Catherine's College, Oxford
|Nova et Vetera |Latin |The old and the new |
St Chad's College, Durham
|Non vestra sed vos |Latin |
St Cross College, Oxford
|Ad Quattuor Cardines Mundi |Latin |To the four corners of the earth |
St Cuthbert's Society, Durham
|Gratia gratiam parit |Latin |
St John's College, Cambridge
|Souvent me Souvient |French |I remember often |
St John's College, Durham
|Fides nostra victoria |Latin |
St Mary's College, Durham
|Ancilla Domini |Latin |
St Peter's College, Oxford
|Dum Spiro Spero |Latin |While I breathe, I hope |
Stephenson College, Durham
|Me quondam mirabitur orbis |Latin |
Staffordshire University
|Create the difference |English | |
University of Stirling
|Be the Difference |English | |
University of Sussex
|Be Still and Know |English | |
Swansea University
|Gweddw crefft heb ei dawn |Welsh |Technical skill is bereft without culture |
University of Teesside
|Facta Non Verba |Latin |Deeds not words |
Trevelyan College, Durham
|Vera fictis libentius |Latin |
University College, Durham
|Non nobis solum |Latin |
University College London
|Cuncti adsint meritaeque {{not a typo|expectent}} praemia palmae |Latin |Let all come who by merit most deserve reward |
University of Wales College of Medicine
|Gwybod Medr Iachau |Welsh |Knowledge enables cures |
University of Warwick
|Mens agitat molem |Latin |
University of Winchester
|Wisdom ond Lar |Wisdom and knowledge |
Van Mildert College, Durham
|Sic vos non vobis |Latin |
Wolfson College, Cambridge
|Ring True |English | |
Wolfson College, Oxford
|Humani nil alienum |Latin |Mankind is not unknown to me |
Wrexham Glyndŵr University
|Hyder trwy Addysg |Welsh |Confidence through education |
Wycliffe Hall, Oxford
|Via, Veritas, Vita |Latin |The way, the truth and the life |
University of York
|In limine sapientiæ |Latin |On the threshold of wisdom |
York St John University
|Ut Vitam Habeant et Abundantius |Latin |That they have life and have it more abundantly |
University of Greenwich
|Discere, Agere, Conficere |Latin |To learn, to do, to achieve |
United States
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation | |
Abraham Lincoln University
|Care, Connect, Conquer{{Cite web|url=http://www.alu.edu|title=ALU: Online Law School - Earn Your Law Degree Online|website=www.alu.edu|access-date=2016-05-18}} | | |
Ana G. Méndez University
|Studium ral lux |Light of enlightenment | |
Appalachian State University
|Esse Quam Videri{{Cite news |url=https://business.appstate.edu/news/more-2600-receive-degrees-during-appalachian%E2%80%99s-may-ceremonies |title=More than 2,600 receive degrees during Appalachian's May ceremonies |date=12 May 2015 |publisher=Appalachian Statue U. |access-date=January 16, 2016 |author1=Oakesrl1 }} |Latin |To be, rather than to seem | |
University of Alaska Fairbanks
|Ad Summum |Latin |To the top | |
Albright College
|Veritas et Justita |Latin |Truth and justice | |
Alfred University
|Latin |Let there be light | |
American University
|Pro deo et patria |Latin |For God and country | |
Amherst College
|Terras Irradient |Latin |Let them give light to the world | |
Anderson University (South Carolina)
|Humanitatem per crucem alere |Latin |To nourish humanity through the cross | |
Andrews University
|Corpus, Mens, Spiritus |Latin |Body, mind, spirit | |
Angelo State University
|Fiat Lux |Latin |Let there be light | |
Antioch College
|Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity |English | | |
University of Arkansas
|Veritate Duce Progredi |Latin |To advance with truth as our guide | |
Aquinas Institute
|Credo Quid Quid Dixit Dei Filius |Latin |I believe whatever the son of God has said | |
Auburn University
|For The Advancement of Science and Arts |English | | |
Azusa Pacific University
|God First |English | | |
Barnard College
|επομενη τω λογισμω |Following the way of reason | |
Bard College
|Dabo tibi coronam vitae |Latin |I shall give thee the crown of life | |
Barton College
|Habebunt Lumen Vitae |Latin |They shall have the light of life | |
Bates College
|Amore Ac Studio |Latin |Love of learning | |
Bay Path University
|Carpe Diem |Latin |Seize The day | |
Baylor University
|Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana |Latin |For church, for Texas | |
Belmont Abbey College
|That in all things God may be glorified |English | | |
Benedict College
|Veritas et virtus |Latin |Truth and virtue | |
Berea College
|God has made of one blood all peoples of the earth |English | | |
Berklee College of Music
|Esse quam videri |Latin |To be, rather than to seem | |
Bob Jones University
|Petimus Credimus |Latin |We seek, we trust | |
Boston College
|Αιεν αριστευειν |Greek |Ever to excel | |
Boston University
|Learning, Virtue, Piety |English | | |
Bowdoin College
|Ut Aquila Versus Coelum |Latin |As an eagle towards the sky | |
Brandeis University
|אמת |Truth, even unto its innermost parts | |
University of Bridgeport
|Educating for the Real World |English | | |
Brigham Young University
|'Enter to learn; go forth to serve' |English | | |
Brown University
|In deo speramus |Latin |In God we hope | |
University at Buffalo
|Latin |Sound mind in a sound body | |
University of California all campuses
|Fiat lux |Latin |Let there be light | |
Calvin University
|Cor meum tibi offero, Domine, prompte et sincere |Latin |My heart I offer to you, Lord, promptly and sincerely | |
California Institute of Technology
|The truth shall make you free |English | | |
California State University Maritime Academy
|Laborare Pugnare Parati Sumus |Latin |To work or fight, we are ready | |
California State University all campuses
|Vox Veritas Vita |Latin |Voice, Truth, Life | |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Pomona, and Humboldt
|Discere Faciendo |Latin |Learn by Doing | |
California State University, Chico
|Today decides tomorrow |English | | |
Caldwell College
|Sapientia Et Scientia |Latin |Wisdom and knowledge | |
Campbell University
|Latin |To the stars through difficulties | |
Campbellsville University
|Find Your Calling |English | | |
Canisius University
|Where leaders are made |English | | |
Cardinal Stritch University
|Ut Probetis Potiora |Latin |To value the better things | |
Carleton College
|Declaratio Sermonum Tuorum Illuminat |Latin |The revelation of your words illuminates | |
Carnegie Mellon University
|My heart is in the work |English | | |
Case Western Reserve University
|Lux |Latin |Light | |
Catawba College
|Scholarship, Character, Culture, Service |English | | |
The Catholic University of America
|Deus Lux Mea Est |Latin |God is my light | |
University of Central Florida
|Reach for the Stars |English | | |
Central Michigan University
|Sapientia, Virtus, Amicitia{{Cite web|url=https://www.cmich.edu/alumni/engage/spirit/Pages/CMUHistory.aspx|title=CMU History | Spirit and Traditions | Central Michigan University|website=www.cmich.edu}} |Latin |Wisdom, virtue, and friendship | |
College of Charleston
|Sapientia ipsa libertas |Latin |Knowledge itself is liberty | |
University of Chicago
|Crescat scientia; vita excolatur |Latin |Let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched | |
Chowan University
|Lux et Veritas |Latin |Light and truth | |
Christian Brothers University
|Virtus et Scientia |Latin |Character and knowledge | |
University of Cincinnati
|Juncta Juvant / Alta Petit |Latin |Strength in unity / She seeks the heights | |
Claremont McKenna College
|Crescit cum commercio civitas |Latin |Civilization prospers with commerce | |
Clark Atlanta University
|I'll Find a Way or Make One |English | | |
Clarkson University
|A Workman That Needeth Not to be Ashamed{{bibleref2|2 Timothy|2:15|KJV}} KJV |English | | |
Clemson University
|Who shall separate us now? |English | | |
Colby College
|Lux Mentis Scientia |Latin |Knowledge is the light of the mind | |
Colgate University
|Deo ac Veritati |Latin |For God and for truth | |
University of Mount Saint Vincent
|Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me |Latin |Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge | |
College of the Holy Cross
|In hoc signo vinces |Latin |In this sign you will conquer | |
College of Wooster
|Scientia et religio, ex uno fonte. |Latin |Knowledge and religion from one source. | |
University of Colorado
|Λαμψατω το φώσ υμών |Greek |Let your light shine | |
Colorado Christian University
|χάρις καὶ ἀλήθεια |Greek |Grace and truth | |
Colorado College
|Scientia et Disciplina |Latin |Knowledge and training | |
Columbia University
|In lumine Tuo videbimus lumen |Latin |In Thy light shall we see light | |
Cornell University
|I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study – Ezra Cornell, 1865 |English | | |
Crichton College
|Think. Grow. Change. |English | | |
University of Dallas
|Veritatem, Justitiam diligite |Latin |Love ye truth and justice | |
Dartmouth College
|Vox clamantis in deserto |Latin |The voice of one crying in the wilderness | |
Davidson College
|Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas |Latin |Let learning be cherished where liberty has arisen | |
University of Denver
|Pro Scientia et Religione |Latin |For knowledge and religion | |
DePaul University
|Viam sapientiae monstrabo tibi |Latin |I will show you the way of wisdom | |
Dickinson College
|Pietate et doctrina tuta libertas |Latin |Freedom is made safe through character and learning | |
Dominican University (Illinois)
|Caritas et Veritas |Latin |Love and truth | |
Drew University
|δωρεαν ελαβετε δωρεαν δοτε |Greek |Freely you have received, freely give (Matthew 10:8) | |
Drexel University
|Science, Industry, Art |English | | |
Duke University
|Eruditio et Religio |Latin |Erudition and religion | |
Duquesne University
|Spiritus est qui vivificat |Latin | It is the spirit that gives life | |
East Carolina University
|Servire |Latin |To serve | |
Eastern Kentucky University
|Get wisdom, get understanding |English | | |
Eastern Nazarene College
|Via, Veritas, Vita |Latin |The way, the truth, and the life | |
Elizabethtown College
|Educate for Service |English | | |
Emory University
|Cor prudentis possidebit scientiam |Latin |The wise heart will possess knowledge | |
The Evergreen State College
|Omnia Extares |Latin |Let it all hang out [no official translation given, but Latin is incorrectly constructed] | |
Florida A&M University
|Excellence with caring |English | | |
The Florida State University
|Vires, Artes, Mores |Latin |Strength, skill, character | |
University of Florida
|Civium in moribus rei publicae salus |Latin |The welfare of the state depends upon the morals of its citizens | |
Fontbonne University
|Virtus et Scientia |Latin |Virtue and knowledge | |
Fordham University
|Sapientia et Doctrina | Latin
|Wisdom and learning |
Franklin & Marshall College
|Lux et lex |Latin |Light and law | |
Franklin Pierce Law Center
|Inspiring Excellence |English | | |
Furman University
|Christo et Doctrinae |Latin |For Christ and learning | |
Gallaudet University
| Ethpatach |Be opened (Mark 7:34) | |
Gardner-Webb University
|Pro Deo et Humanitate |Latin |For God and humanity | |
George Mason University
|Freedom and Learning |English | | |
George Washington University
|Deus Nobis Fiducia |Latin |In God our trust | |
Georgetown University
|Utraque Unum |Latin |Both into one | |
University of Georgia
|Et docere et rerum exquirere causas |Latin |To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things | |
Georgia Institute of Technology
|Progress and Service |English | | |
University of Great Falls
|In lumine tuo, videmus lumen |Latin |In Your light we see the light | |
Greensboro College
|Palma Non Sine Pulvere |Latin |No reward without effort | |
Greenville Technical College
|Clavis Ad Futura |Latin |Keys to the future | |
Grinnell College
|Veritas et Humanitas |Latin |Truth and Humanity | |
Guilford College
|I strive for wisdom and virtue |English | | |
Hamilton College
|Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν |Greek |Know thyself | |
Hampden–Sydney College
|Huc venite iuvenes ut exeatis viri |Latin |Come here as boys so you may leave as men | |
Hampshire College
|Non Satis Scire |Latin |To know is not enough | |
Harvard University
|Latin |Truth | |
University of Hawaiʻi System
|Ma luna a'e o na lahui a pau ke ola o ke kanaka{{cite web|url=http://manoa.hawaii.edu/about/ |title=About UH Mānoa |publisher=University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa |access-date=November 12, 2014}} |Above all nations is humanity | |
Hendrix College
|Eις ανδρα τελειον |Greek |Unto the whole person | |
High Point University
|Nil Sine Numine |Latin |Nothing without divine guidance | |
Hillsdale College
|Virtus Tentanime Gaudet |Latin |Strength rejoices in the challenge | |
Hobart College
|Disce |Latin |Learn | |
University of Houston
|In tempore |Latin |In time | |
Howard University
|Veritas et Utilitas |Latin |Truth and service | |
Huntington University
|The Truth Will Make You Free |English | | |
University of Illinois
|Learning and Labor |English | | |
Illinois State University
|Gladly we Learn and Teach |English | | |
Indiana University
|Lux et Veritas |Latin |Light and truth | |
University of Indianapolis
|Education for Service |English | | |
International Academy of Science
|Scientia est Potentia |Latin |Knowledge is power | |
Iona University
|Certa Bonum Certamen |Latin |Fight the good fight | |
Iowa State University
|Science with Practice |English | | |
James Madison University
|Knowledge is Liberty |English | | |
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
|Educating of Justice |English | | |
Johns Hopkins University
|{{langx|la|Veritas vos liberabit [John 8:32],}} (The truth will set you free) |Latin |The truth shall make you free | |
Johnson & Wales University
|The Wildcat Way; Pride, Courage, Character and Community |English | | |
Johnson C. Smith University
|Sit Lux |Latin | |
Johnson State College
|Latin |By teaching, we learn | |
Juniata College
|Veritas Liberat |Latin |The truth sets free | |
Kalamazoo College
|Lux esto |Latin |Be light | |
Kansas State University
|Rule by Obeying Nature's Laws |English | | |
University of Kansas
|Videbo visionem hanc magnam quare non comburatur rubus |Latin |I will see this great sight, how the bush does not burn | |
University of Kentucky
|Dream, Challenge, Succeed |English | | |
Lafayette College
|Cur Non |French |Why Not | |
Lehigh University
|Homo minister et interpres naturae |Latin |Man, the servant and interpreter of nature | |
Liberty University
|Training Champions for Christ |English | | |
Lindenwood University
|Natura et Doctrina |Latin |Character and learning | |
Lees-McRae College
|In Montibus, Ex Montibus, Pro Montibus |Latin |In the mountains, of the mountains, for the mountains | |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
|ἡ ἀλήθεια ἐλευθερώσει ὑμᾶς |Greek |The truth shall set you free | |
Lesley University
|Perissem Ni Perstitissem |Latin |I had perished had I not persisted | |
Loras College
|Pro Deo et Patria |Latin |For God and country | |
Loyola Marymount University
|Ad maiorem Dei gloriam — Tua Luce Dirige |Latin |For the greater glory of God. — Direct us by thy light. | |
Loyola University Chicago
|Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam |Latin |For the greater glory of God | |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
|Fortiter, Feliciter, Fideliter |Latin |Boldly, Happily, Faithfully | |
University of Louisiana at Monroe
|Seek the Truth |English | | |
Louisiana Tech University
|Union, Confidence, Justice |English | | |
Macalester College
|Natura et Revelatio Coeli Gemini |Latin |Nature and revelation are twin sisters of heaven | |
Manhattan University
|Signum Fidei |Latin |Sign of faith | |
Marietta College
|Lux Et Veritas |Latin |Light and truth | |
University of Mary
|Lumen Vitae |Latin |The light of life | |
University of Maryland
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Marylhurst University
|Cor Sapientis Quaerit Doctrinam |Latin |The wise of heart seek knowledge (Proverbs XV) | |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
|Mens et Manus |Latin |Mind and hand | |
University of Massachusetts
|Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietam |Latin |By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty | |
Mercyhurst University
|Carpe diem |Latin |Seize the day | |
University of Memphis
|Driven by doing |English | | |
Messiah University
|Christ Preeminent |English | | |
Methodist University
|Veritas et Virtus |Latin |Truth and virtue | |
Miami University
|Prodesse Quam Conspici |Latin |To accomplish rather than to be conspicuous | |
University of Miami
|Magna est Veritas |Latin |Great is the truth | |
University of Michigan
|Artes Scientia Veritas |Latin |Art, science, truth | |
Middlebury College
|Scientia et Virtus |Latin |Knowledge and virtue | |
University of Minnesota
|Commune Vinculum Omnibus Artibus |Latin |A common bond for all the arts | |
Mississippi College
|Veritas et Virtus |Latin |Truth and virtue | |
University of Missouri
|Salus Populi |Latin |The welfare of the people | |
Montana State University Billings
|Access and Excellence |English | | |
Montclair State University
|Carpe Diem |Latin |Seize the day | |
Montreat College
|Esse Quam Videri |Latin |To be, rather than to seem | |
University of Mount Olive
|Collegium Christianum Pro Homnibus et Mulieribus |Latin |A Christian college for men and women | |
Morehead State University
|Lux |Latin |Light | |
Morehouse College
|Et Facta est Lux |Latin |And there was light | |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
|Be Blue. Be Gold. BE BOLD. |English | | |
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
|Literis Dedicata et Omnibus Artibus |Latin |Dedicated to letters and all the arts | |
University of Nevada Las Vegas
|Omnia Pro Patria |Latin |Everything, all things for country | |
University of New Mexico
|Lux Hominum Vita |Latin |Light of the life of mankind | |
New York University
|Perstare et Praestare |Latin |To persevere and to excel | |
State University of New York
|To learn, to search, to serve |English | | |
Niagara University
|Ut Omnes Te Cognoscant |Latin |That all may know you | |
University of North Carolina at Asheville
|Levo Oculos Meos In Montes |Latin |I lift my eyes to the mountains | |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
|Lux Libertas |Latin |Light, liberty | |
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
|Service |English | | |
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
|Discere Aude |Latin |Dare to learn | |
University of North Dakota
|Lux et Lex |Latin |Light and law | |
North Dakota State University
|For the Land and its People |English | | |
University of Northern Colorado
|Sapientia In Aeterum Est |Latin |Wisdom is eternal | |
Northeastern University
|Lux, Veritas, Virtus |Latin |Light, truth, courage | |
Northwestern University
|Quaecumque sunt vera |Latin |Whatsoever things are true | |
Norwich University
|English | | |
University of Notre Dame
|Vita, Dulcedo, Spes |Latin |Our life, our sweetness, our hope | |
Ohio University
|Religio Doctrina Civilitas, Prae Omnibus Virtus |Latin |Religion, learning, civility; Above all, virtue | |
Ohio State University
|Disciplina in civitatem |Latin |Education for citizenship | |
Ohio Wesleyan University
|In lumine tuo videbimus lumen |Latin |In your light we shall see the light | |
Old Dominion University
|A Portal to New Worlds |English | | |
University of Oregon
|Mens Agitat Molem |Latin |Minds move mountains | |
Peace College
|Latin |To be, rather than to seem | |
University of Pennsylvania
|Leges sine moribus vanae |Latin |Laws without morals are useless | |
Pennsylvania State University
|Making life better |English | | |
Pitzer College
|Provida Futuri |Latin |Mindful of the future | |
Pepperdine University
|Freely you have received, Freely give (Matthew 10:8) |English | | |
University of Pittsburgh
|Veritas et Virtus |Latin |Truth and virtue | |
Plymouth State University
|Ut Prosim |Latin |That I may serve | |
Polytechnic Institute of New York University
|Homo et hominis opera partes naturae |Latin |Both man and the works of man are part of nature | |
Point Park University
|Pro Arte, Pro Communitate, Pro Professione' |Latin |For knowledge, for community, for career | |
Princeton University
|Dei sub numine viget |Latin |Under God's power she flourishes | |
Portland State University
|Doctrina urbi serviat |Latin |Let knowledge serve the city | |
Principia College
|As the sowing, the reaping |English | | |
Providence College
|Veritas |Latin |Truth | |
Purdue University
|"Education, Research, Service" |English | | |
Queens University of Charlotte
|Non ministrari sed ministrare |Latin |Not to be served but to serve | |
Queens College
|Discimus ut serviamus |Latin |We learn in order to serve | |
Quinnipiac University
|Challenging Students to Meet the Challenges of the Future |English | | |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
|Knowledge and Thoroughness |English | | |
University of Rhode Island
|Think big. We do. |English | | |
Rhodes College
|Truth, Loyalty, Service |English | | |
Rice University
|Letters, Science, Art |English | | |
University of Richmond
|Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae |Latin |The word of life and the light of knowledge | |
Roanoke College
|Set for the Defense of the Gospel |English | | |
University of Rochester
|Meliora |Latin |Ever better | |
Rollins College
|Fiat Lux |Latin |Let there be light | |
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
|Labor et scientia |Latin |Labor and knowledge | |
Rutgers University
|Sol iustitiae et occidentem illustra |Latin |Sun of righteousness, shine upon the West, also | |
Salem College
|Reach Within, Shape the Future |English | | |
University of San Francisco
|Pro Urbe et Universitate |Latin |For city and university | |
San Francisco State University
|Experientia Docet |Latin |Experience teaches | |
Scripps College
|Incipit vita nova |Latin |Here begins new life | |
Seton Hall University
|Hazard Zet Forward |Despite hazard, forward | |
Shimer College
|Not to be served, but to serve |English | | |
Skidmore College
|Scuto amoris divini |Latin |Under the shield of divine love | |
Smith College
|Ἐν τῇ ἀρετῇ τὴν γνῶσιν |Greek |In virtue, knowledge | |
Sonoma State University
|Lux Mentis, Lux Orbis |Latin |Light of the mind, light of the world | |
The University of the South
|Ecce quam bonum, et quam iucundum habitare fratres in unum |Latin |Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, for brethren to dwell together in unity! | |
University of South Carolina
|Emollit Mores Nec Sinit Esse Feros |Latin |Learning humanizes character and does not permit it to be cruel | |
University of Southern California
|Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat |Latin |Let him who deserves it bear away the palm | |
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
|Deo Volente |Latin |God willing | |
Southern Methodist University
| Veritas Liberabit Vos | Latin | The truth will make you free | |
Southwestern University
|Non Quis Sed Quid |Latin |Not who but what | |
St. Augustine's University (Raleigh)
|Latin |The truth will set you free | |
St. Bonaventure University
|In Sanctitate et Doctrina |Latin |In holiness and learning | |
St. John's College (Annapolis/Santa Fe)
|Facio liberos ex liberis libris libraque |Latin |I make free adults from children by means of books and a balance | |
St. John's University (New York City)
|Educatio Christiana Animae Perfectio |Latin |A Christian education perfects the soul | |
St. John Fisher University
|Bonitatem et Disciplinam et Scientiam Doce Me |Latin |Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge | |
Stanford University
|Die Luft der Freiheit weht |The wind of freedom blows | |
Stetson University
|Pro Deo et Veritate. |Latin |For God and truth | |
Stevens Institute of Technology
|Latin |Through adversity to the stars | |
Stonehill College
|Lux et Spes |Latin |Light and hope | |
Sweet Briar College
|Rosam quae Meruit Ferat |Latin |She who earns the rose may bear it | |
Syracuse University
|Suos Cultores Scientia Coronat |Latin |Knowledge crowns those who seek her | |
Taylor University
|Lux et Fides |Latin |Light and Faith | |
Temple University
|Perseverantia Vincit |Latin |Perseverance Conquers | |
University of Tennessee
|Veritatem cognoscetis et veritas te liberabit |Latin |You will know the truth and the truth shall set you free | |
University of Texas (all schools)
|Disciplina praesidium civitatis |Latin |Education, the guardian of society | |
Texas Southern University
|Excellence in Achievement |English | | |
Texas Woman's University
|Scientia Lumen Vitae |Latin |Knowledge brings light to life | |
Texas Tech University
|From here, it's possible |English | | |
University of Toledo
|Coadyuvando El Presente, Formando El Porvenir |Spanish |Guide to the Present, Moulder of the Future | |
Touro University
|To Serve, To Lead, To Teach |English | | |
Tufts University
|Pax et Lux |Latin |Peace and light | |
Tulane University
|Non Sibi Sed Suis |Latin |Not for one's self, but for one's own | |
University of Tulsa
|Wisdom, Faith, Service |English | | |
Union College
|Sous les lois de Minerve nous devenons tous frères et soeurs |Under the laws of Minerva, we all become brothers and sisters | |
Union University (New York)
|In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas |Latin |Unity in necessary matters, freedom in doubtful matters, charity for all | |
Union University
|Religio et Eruditio |Latin |Religion and erudition (also: Faith and learning) | |
United States Coast Guard Academy
|Scientiæ Cedit Mare |Latin |The sea yields to knowledge | |
United States Merchant Marine Academy
|Acta non Verba{{cite web | url=https://www.usmma.edu/about | title=About USMMA | U.S. Merchant Marine Academy }} |Latin |Deeds not Words | |
United States Military Academy
|Duty, Honor, Country |English | | |
United States Naval Academy
|Ex Scientia Tridens |Latin |From knowledge, seapower | |
Valparaiso University
|In Tua Luce Videmus Lucem |Latin |In thy light we see light | |
Vanderbilt University
|Crescere Aude |Latin |Dare to grow | |
University of Vermont
|Studiis Et Rebus Honestis |Latin |Through studies and upright affairs | |
Villanova University
|Veritas Unitas Caritas |Latin |Truth unity love | |
Virginia Military Institute
|In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium |Latin |In peace, a glorious asset, in war, a tower of strength. | |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
|Ut prosim |Latin |That I may serve | |
Wake Forest University
|Pro humanitate |Latin |For humanity | |
Warren Wilson College
|We're not for everyone... but then, maybe you're not everyone. |English | | |
University of Washington
|Lux sit |Latin |Let there be light | |
Washington University in St. Louis
|Per veritatem vis |Latin |Strength through truth | |
Washington and Lee University
|Non Incatus Futuri |Latin |Not unmindful of the future | |
Wellesley College
|Non Ministrari sed Ministrare |Latin |Not to be ministered unto, but to minister | |
West Texas A&M University
|Latin |Vision, truth, value. | |
West Virginia University
|Πιστει την αρετην εν δε τηι αρετηι την γνωσιν |Greek |Add to your faith virtue and to virtue knowledge | |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
|Latin |The highest good | |
Western Carolina University
|Facultas Vestri Mentis |Latin |The power of your minds | |
Western Kentucky University
|The spirit makes the master |English | | |
Western University of Health Sciences
|Educare, Sanare, Coniunctim |Latin |To teach, to heal, together | |
William Jewell College
|Deo Fisus Labora |Latin |Trust in God, Work | |
Willamette University
|Non nobis solum nati sumus |Latin |Not unto ourselves alone are we born | |
Williams College
|E liberalitate E. Williams, armigeri |Latin |Through the generosity of E. Williams, Esquire | |
William Smith College
|ΒΙΟΣ, ΨΥΧΗ |Greek |Life, soul | |
Wingate University
|Faith, Knowledge, Service |English | | |
Winthrop University
|Veritas cum libertate |Latin |Truth with liberty | |
Wheaton College (Illinois)
|Christo et Regno Ejus |Latin |For Christ and his kingdom | |
Whitman College
|per ardua surgo |Latin |Through adversities I rise | |
University of Wisconsin–Madison
|Numen Lumen |Latin |God, our light (also: The divine within the universe, however manifested, is my light) | |
University of Wisconsin–River Falls
|Where the Free Spirit Prevails |English | | |
Wofford College
|Intaminatis fulget honoribus |Latin |Untarnished, she shines with honor | |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
|Lehr und Kunst |German |Theory and practice | |
Xavier University
|Vidit mirabilia magna / Ad majorem Dei gloriam |Latin |He has seen great wonders / For the greater glory of God | |
Yale University
|Lux et veritas |Latin |Light and truth |
Venezuela
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La Universidad del Zulia
|Post Nubila Phoebus |After the clouds, the sun |
Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
|Ut innotescat multiformis sapientia Dei |Latin |To make known the manifold wisdom of God |
Universidad Central de Venezuela
|La Casa que Vence la Sombra |The house that defeats the shadow |
Universidad de Carabobo
|Deus Libertas Cultura |Latin |God, Freedom and Culture |
Universidad de Los Andes
|Initium Sapientiae timor domini |Latin |The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom |
Universidad Simón Bolívar
|La Universidad del Futuro |Spanish |The University of the Future |
Vietnam
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!University !Motto !Language !Translation |
Faculty of Computer Network and Communication, University of Information Technology
|Virtus et Sapientia |Virtue and Wisdom |
Vietnam National University, Hanoi
|Ab uno disce omnes |Latin |From one, learn everything. |
Van Lang University
|Moralitas, Voluntas, Creativitas |Latin |Morality, Will, Creativity. |
Zimbabwe
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Lupane State University
|Building Communities through Knowledge | |
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