List of university and college mottos

Argentina

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Buenos Aires	Argentina Virtus Robur & Studium	Latin	Argentine virtue is strength and study

Australia

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Australian National University	Naturam Primum Cognoscere Rerum	Latin	First, to know the nature of things
Central Queensland University	Doctrina Perpetua	Latin	Forever Learning
Curtin University of Technology	Look Ever Forward	English
La Trobe University	Qui cherche trouve	French	Whoever seeks, finds
Monash University	Ancora imparo	Italian	I am still learning
University of Adelaide	Sub Cruce Lumen	Latin	The light (of learning) under the (Southern) Cross
University of Canberra	New Intelligence	English
University of Melbourne	Postera Crescam Laude	Latin	We grow in the esteem of future generations
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 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 stars change, [but] the mind [remains] the same
University of Technology, Sydney	Think. Change. Do.	English
University of Western Australia	Seek Wisdom	English

Belgium

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Université catholique de Louvain	Sedes Sapientiae	Latin	"Seat of Wisdom"
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven	Sedes Sapientiae	Latin	"Seat of Wisdom"
Université Libre de Bruxelles	Scientia vincere tenebras	Latin	"Science will overcome darkness"

Botswana

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Botswana	Thuto Ke Thebe[1]	Setswana	"Education is a shield"

Brazil

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Universidade de São Paulo	Scientia Vinces	Latin	"Through science you win"

Canada

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Acadia University	In pulvere vinces	Latin	In dust, you conquer
Atlantic Baptist University	Christus Praeeminens	Latin	Christ is preeminent
Bishop's University	Recti cultus pectora roborant	Latin	Sound learning strengthens the spirit
Brock University	Surgite!	Latin	Push on!
Cape Breton University	Theid Dìchioll Air Thoiseach	Scottish Gaelic	Perserverance will Triumph
Carleton University	Ours the Task Eternal	English
Concordia University	Real education for the real world	English
Dalhousie University	Ora et Labora	Latin	Pray and work
École Polytechnique de Montréal	Ut tensio sic vis	Latin	As the extension, the force
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 Saint Vincent University	Veritas ad Deum ducit	Latin	Truth leads to God
Nipissing University	Integritas	Latin	Integrity
Queen's University	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	Living Our Learning	English
Ryerson University	Mente et Artificio	Latin	With mind and hand
Saint Francis Xavier University	Quaecumque Sunt Vera	Latin	Whatsoever things are true
Saint Mary's University	Age Quod Agis	Latin	What you do, do well
Simon Fraser University	Nous sommes prêts	French	We are ready
St. Thomas University	Doce Bonitatem Scientiam et Disciplinam	Latin	Teach me Goodness and Knowledge and Discipline
Thompson Rivers University	Quansem Ilep	Latin	To strive ahead
Trent University	Nunc cognosco ex parte	Latin	Now I know in part
Trinity Western University	Turris Fortis Deus Noster	Latin	A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
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 http//www.president.ubc.ca/speeches/29sep2006_installation_address.pdf
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 meaning of reality
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	Dakelh language	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 Lord of Knowledge
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
University of Sherbrooke	Veritatem in charitate	Latin	Truth in charity
University of Toronto	Velut arbor ævo	Latin	As a tree with the passage of time
University of Victoria	Let there be light (shown in Hebrew characters) and Multitudo sapoentum sanitas orbis	Latin	A multitude of the wise is the health of the world
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

China

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Wuhan University	自强 弘毅 求是 拓新	Chinese	"Get bestirred, Develop perseverance, Aspire after truth and Blaze new trails"

Denmark

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Aarhus	Solidum petit in profundis	Latin	"Seek a firm footing in the depths"

Fiji

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Fiji	Affordability, Quality, Innovation, Creativity

Germany

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Free University of Berlin	Veritas - Iustitia - Libertas	Latin	Truth - Justice - Freedom
Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg	Semper apertus	Latin	Always open
University of Potsdam	Klein aber fein	German	Small but excellent

Hong Kong

University	Motto	Language	Translation
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology	求進，求新，創未來。	Classical Chinese	Hands on the Present and Eyes for the Future
The University of Hong Kong	Sapientia Et Virtus/明徳格物	Latin/Classical Chinese	Wisdom and virtue/Illustrious virtue and the investigation of things
The Chinese University of Hong Kong	博文約禮。	Classical Chinese	To broaden one's intellectual horizon and to keep within the bounds of propriety.

Italy

University	Motto	Language	Translation
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 Venice (Ca' Foscari)	Venetiarum universitas in domo Foscari	Latin	University of the Venices in Foscari's house

South Korea

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Seoul National University	Veritas lux mea	Latin	Truth is my light.
Yonsei University	진리가 너희를 자유롭게 하리라. (Jilli-ga neohui-rul jayuropke-harira)	Korean	Truth will set you free.

Malaysia

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Universiti Malaya	Ilmu Punca Kemajuan	Malay	Knowledge is the Key to Success
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia	Ilmu Memimpin	Malay	Knowledge Guides
Universiti Sains Malaysia	Kami Memimpin	Malay	We Lead
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia	Kerana Tuhan Untuk Manusia	Malay	By the Name of God for the Mankind
Universiti Putra Malaysia	Berilmu Berbakti	Malay	With Knowledge We Serve
Universiti Teknologi Mara	Usaha Taqwa Mulia	Malay	Endeavour Religious Dignified
Universiti Utara Malaysia	Ilmu Budi Bakti	Malay	Scholarship Virtue Service
Universiti Darul Iman Terengganu Malaysia	Ilmu Demi Faedah Insan	Malay	Knowledge for the Benefit of Humanity
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak	Bersifat Sezaman dan Berpandangan Jauh	Malay	Contemporary and Forward Looking

Mexico

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Autonomous University of Campeche	Del Enigma sin Albas a Triángulos de Luz	Spanish	From Mystery Without a Dawn to Triangles of Light
Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon	Alere Flammam Veritatis	Latin	Let the Flame of Truth Shine
Universidad Iberoamericana	La Verdad Nos Hará Libres	Spanish	Truth will set us free
National Autonomous University of Mexico	Por mi raza hablará el espíritu	Spanish	The Spirit will speak for my race
National Polytechnic Institute	La técnica al servicio de la patria	Spanish	The technique to the service of the fatherland

The Netherlands

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Eindhoven University of Technology	Mens Agitat Molem	Latin	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
Universiteit Maastricht	International and Innovative	English
Nyenrode Business Universiteit	The Spirit of Enterprise	English
Open University	Ik sta open voor studeren	Dutch	I am open for studying
Radboud University Nijmegen	In Dei Nomine Feliciter	Latin	May we proceed with happiness in God's name
Universiteit Twente	De ondernemende universiteit	Dutch	The entrepeneurial university
Utrecht University	Sol Iustitiae Illustra Nos	Latin	Sun of Justice, shine upon us
Vrije Universiteit	Gewoon bijzonder	Dutch	Plain special
Wageningen University	For quality of life	English

New Zealand

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Auckland	Ingenio et Labore	Latin	By natural ability and hard work
University of Otago	Sapere aude	Latin	Dare to be wise

Pakistan

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Karachi	رَبِّ زدْنيِ علماً	Arabic	O my Lord! Advance me in Knowledge
Institute of Business Administration (Karachi)	Leadership and Ideas for Tomorrow

The Philippines

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Adamson University	Education with a Heart	English
Ateneo de Manila University	Lux In Domino	Latin	Light in the Lord
De La Salle University-Manila	Religio, Mores, Cultura	Latin	Religion, Morals, Culture
Laguna State Polytechnic University	Agriculture, Fisheries, Technology	English
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila	Karunungan, Kaunlaran, Kadakilaan	Filipino	Wisdom, Prosperity, Honor
Polytechnic University of the Philippines	Tanglaw ng Bayan	Filipino	The Torch of the Nation
San Pablo City Science High School	Non Sine Pulvere Palma	Latin	True Success is achieved through consistent effort
University of the Philippines	Honor Excellence	English
University of Santo Tomas	Veritas Cum Caritatae	Latin	Truth with charity

Poland

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Łódź	Veritas et Libertas	Latin	Truth and Liberty
Jagiellonian University	Plus ratio quam vis	Latin	Let reason prevail over force

Russia

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia	Scientia unescamus[2]	Latin	Let us combine knowledge.

South Africa

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Rhodes University	Vis, virtus, veritas[3]	Latin	"Strength, courage, truth"
Stellenbosch University	Pectora roborant cultus recti[4]	Latin	"Sound learning strengthens the spirit"
University of Cape Town	Spes Bona[5]	Latin	"Good Hope"
University of Fort Hare	In lumine tuo videbimus lumen[6]	Latin	"In Thy light we see light"
University of Pretoria	d Destinatum Persequor[7]	Latin	"Pursuing towards destiny"
University of South Africa	Pro Gentibus Sapientia[8]	Latin	"Learning in Service to Humanity"
University of the Western Cape	Respice Prospice[9]	Latin	"look to the future, learn from the past"
University of the Witwatersrand	Scientia et Labore[10]	Latin	"Knowledge and Labour"
University of Venda	Knowledge is Precious[11]	English
University of Zululand	Diligentia Cresco[12]	Latin	"By Diligence we shall lead"

Spain

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio	Bonum est diffusivum sui	Latin	Goodness is diffusive of itself
Universidad del País Vasco	Eman ta zabal zazu	Basque	Give and spread it
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
Universidad Complutense de Madrid	Universitas Complutensis Matritensis	Latin	Original from Alcalá de Henares, Madridian University
Universidad de Alcalá	Compluti Urbis Universitas	Latin	City of Alcala University
Universidad de Burgos	In itinere veritas	Latin	In travel, the truth
Universidad de Cádiz	Non plus ultra	Latin	Nothing further beyond
Universidad de Córdoba	Universitas studiorum cordobensis	Latin	Cordoba University
Universidad de Extremadura	Universitas Extrematurensis - MCMLXXIII	Latin	Extremaduran University - 1973
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 Huelva	Sapere aude	Latin	Dare to know
Universidad de Jaén	Universitas Giennensis	Latin	Jaenan University
Universidad de La Laguna	Reg. Sancti Ferdinandi Vniversitatis Canariarvm Stemma	Latin	From the King Saint Ferdinand, Canary Islands University shield
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria	Ad Orbem per Technicam	Latin	To the world through technics
Universidad de León	Universitas Legionensis	Latin	Leonan University
Universidad de Málaga	Universitas Malacitana	Latin	Malagan University
Universidad de Murcia	Universitas Studiorum Murciana	Latin	Murcian Studies University
Universidad de Salamanca	Quod Natura Non Dat, Salmantica non praestat (unofficial)	Latin	What nature does not provide, Salamanca does not add
Universidad de Sevilla	Universitas Literaria Hispalensis	Latin	Sevillan College of Letters
Universidad de Valladolid	Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum	Latin	Wisdom hath built herself a house
Real Centro Universitario Escorial-María Cristina	Vox veritatis non tacet	Latin	The voice of truth is not silent

Taiwan (Republic of China)

University	Motto	Language	Translation
National Chiao Tung University	知新致遠 崇實篤行	Chinese
National Defense Medical Center	精愛精誠 博愛忠真	Chinese
National Taiwan University	敦品 勵學 愛國 愛人	Chinese	Cultivate Your Virtue, Advance Your Intellect; Love Your Country, Love Your People
National Tsing Hua University	自强不息 厚德載物	Chinese

Togo

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Université de Lomé	Futurae Generis Humani Fides[13]	Latin

United Kingdom

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Durham University	Fundamenta eius super montibus sanctis	Latin	Her foundations are set upon the holy hills
Imperial College London	Scientia imperii decus et tutamen	Latin	Knowledge is the adornment and protection of the state
King's College London	Sancte et sapienter	Latin	With holiness and with wisdom
Napier University, Edinburgh	Nisi sapientia frustra	Latin	No wisdom frustrates
Queen Mary, University of London	Coniunctis viribus	Latin	With united power
University of Aberdeen	Initium sapientiae timor domini	Latin	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
University of Birmingham	Per Ardua Ad Alta	Latin	Through hard work, great heights are achieved
University of Bristol	Vim promovet insitam	Latin	(Learning) promotes one's innate power
University of Cambridge	Hinc lucem et pocula sacra	Latin	From here, light and sacred draughts
University College London	Cuncti adsint meritaeque expectent praemia palmae	Latin	Let all come who by merit most deserve reward
University of Derby	Experientia Docet	Latin	Experience Teaches
University of Essex	Thought the harder, heart the keener	English
University of Exeter	Lucem sequimur	Latin	We follow the light
University of Lincoln	Excellentia per studium	Latin	Excellence through study
University of Liverpool	Haec otia fovent studia	Latin	These days of peace foster learning
University of Leicester	Ut vitam habeant	Latin	So that they may have life
University of Manchester	Cognitio, sapientia, hvmanitas	Latin	Knowledge, wisdom, humanity
University of Nottingham	Sapientia urbs conditur	Latin	A city is built on wisdom
University of Oxford	Dominus Illuminatio Mea	Latin	The Lord is my Light
University of Salford	Altiora Petamus	Latin	Let us seek higher things
University of Sheffield	Rerum cognoscere causas	Latin	To discover the causes of things
University of Southampton	Strenuis Ardua Cedunt	Latin	The Heights Yield to Endeavour
University of St Andrews	Αιέν αριστεύειν	Greek	Ever to be the best
University of Sussex	Be Still and Know
University of Wales, Bangor	Gorau Dawn Deall	Welsh	The best gift is understanding
University of Warwick	Mens agitat molem	Latin	Mind over matter
University of York	In limine sapientiae	Latin	On the threshold of wisdom

United States

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Andrews University	Corpus, Mens, Spiritus	Latin	Body, Mind, Spirit
Bob Jones University	Petimus Credimus	Latin	We seek, we trust
Boston College	Αιεν αριστευειν	Greek	Ever to Excel
Brandeis University	Truth Even Unto Its Innermost Parts	English
Brown University	In deo speramus	Latin	In God we hope
University of California, Berkeley	Fiat lux	Latin	Let there be light
Calvin College	My heart I offer to you, Lord, promptly and sincerely	English
Caltech	The truth shall make you free	English
The Catholic University of America	Deus Lux Mea Est[14]	Latin	God Is My Light
University of Chicago	Crescat scientia; vita excolatur	Latin	Let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched
Christian Brothers University	Virtus et Scientia	Latin	Character and Knowledge
University of Colorado	Let your light shine	English
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
Dartmouth College	Vox clamantis in deserto	Latin	A voice crying in the wilderness
Drew University	δωρεαν ελαβετε δωρεαν δοτε	Greek	Freely you have received, Freely give (Matthew 10:8)
Duke University	Eruditio et Religio	Latin	Erudition and Religion
Duquesne University	Spiritus est qui vivificat	Latin	It is the Spirit that giveth life
Fordham University	Sapientia et Doctrina	Latin	Wisdom and Learning
Gallaudet University	Ephphatha	Aramaic	Be opened (Mark 7:34)
George Washington University	Deus Nobis Fiducia	Latin	In God Our Trust
Georgetown University	Utraque Unum	Latin	Both and One
Georgia Institute of Technology	Progress and Service (formerly "To Know, To Do, To Be")	English
Harvard University	Veritas	Latin	Truth
Hillsdale College	Virtus Tentanime Gaudet	Latin	Strength Rejoices in the Challenge
Howard University	Veritas et Utilitas	Latin	Truth and Service
Johns Hopkins University	Veritas vos liberabit	Latin	The truth shall make you free
Kalamazoo College	Lux esto	Latin	Be light
University of Kansas	Videbo visionem hanc magnam quare non comburatur rubus	Latin	I see this great sight, how the bush is not burning
University of Kentucky	Dream, Challenge, Succeed	English
University of Louisiana at Monroe	Seek the Truth	English
Louisiana Tech University	Non Sibi Sed Suis	Latin	Not for one's self, but for one's own
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Mens et Manus	Latin	Mind and Hand
Middlebury College	Scientia et Virtus	Latin	Knowledge and Virtue
Montana State University - Billings	Access and Excellence	English
Montclair State University - Montclair, New Jersey	Carpe Diem	Latin	Seize The day
Morehead State University - Morehead, Kentucky	Lux	Latin	Light
State University of New York	To learn, to search, to serve	English
University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Service	English
Northwestern University	Quaecumque sunt vera	Latin	Whatsoever things are true
University of Notre Dame	Vita, Dulcedo, Spes	Latin	Mary, our Life, Sweetness, and Hope
The Ohio State University	Disciplina in civitatem	Latin	Education for Citizenship
University of Oregon	Mens Agitat Molem	Latin	The Mind Moves the Mass
University of Pennsylvania	Leges sine moribus vanae	Latin	Laws without morals are useless
Pennsylvania State University	Making life better	English
Pepperdine University	"Freely you have received, Freely give"	English	From Matthew 10:8
Princeton University	Dei sub numine viget	Latin	Under God's power she flourishes
University of Rochester	Meliora	Latin	Always better
San Francisco State University	Experientia Docet	Latin	Experience Teaches
Stanford University	Die Luft der Freiheit weht	German	The wind of freedom blows
St. John's University (New York City)	Educatio Christiana Animae Perfectio	Latin	A Christian Education Perfects the Soul
University of San Francisco	Pro Urbe et Universitate	Latin	For City and University
University of Southern California	Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat	Latin	Let him who deserves it bear away the palm
University of Texas	Disciplina praesidium civitatis	Latin	Education, the Guardian of Society
Tulane University	Non Sibi Sed Suis	Latin	Not for one's self, but for one's own
Valparaiso University	In Tua Luce Videmus Lucem	Latin	In Thy Light We See Light
Washington University in St. Louis	Per veritatem vis	Latin	Strength through truth
Western Kentucky University	The spirit makes the master	English
Yale University	Lux et veritas	Latin	Light and truth