List of university mottos 4617846 225485303 2008-07-13T23:03:02Z 202.125.143.73 /* Pakistan */ ==Argentina== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[University of Buenos Aires]] |Argentina Virtus Robur et Studium |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Argentine virtue is strength and study |- |} ==Australia== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[The University of Melbourne]] |Postera Crescam Laude |[[Latin language|Latin]] |We grow in the esteem of future generations |- |[[Australian National University]] |Naturam Primum Cognoscere Rerum |[[Latin language|Latin]] |First, to know the nature of things |- |[[Bond University]] |Bringing Ambition To Life |[[English language|English]] |- |[[Central Queensland University]] |Doctrina Perpetua |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Forever Learning |- |[[Curtin University of Technology]] |Look Ever Forward |[[English language|English]] |- |[[James Cook University]] |Crescente Luce |[[Italian language|Italian]] |Light ever increasing |- |[[La Trobe University]] |Qui cherche trouve |[[French language|French]] |Whoever seeks, finds |- |[[Monash University]] |Ancora imparo |[[Italian language|Italian]] |I am still learning |- |[[University of Adelaide]] |Sub Cruce Lumen |[[Latin language|Latin]] |The light (of learning) under the (Southern) Cross |- |[[University of Canberra]] |New Intelligence |[[English language|English]] |- |[[University of New England, Australia|University of New England]] |Ex sapientia modus |[[Latin]] |Out Of Wisdom Comes Moderation |- |[[University of New South Wales]] |Scientia Manu et Mente |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Knowledge by Hand and Mind |- |[[University of Queensland]] |Scientia ac Labore |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Through knowledge and hard work |- |[[University of Southern Queensland]] |Per Studia Mens Nova |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Through study the mind is made new |- |[[University of Sydney]] |Sidere mens eadem mutato |[[Latin language|Latin]] |The stars change, [but] the mind [remains] the same |- |[[University of Technology, Sydney]] |Think. Change. Do. |[[English language|English]] | |- |[[University of Western Australia]] |Seek Wisdom |[[English language|English]] |- |} ==Belgium== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Université Libre de Bruxelles]] |''Scientia vincere tenebras'' |[[Latin]] |"Conquering darkness by science" |- |[[Vrije Universiteit Brussel]] |''Scientia vincere tenebras'' |[[Latin]] |"Conquering darkness by science" |- |[[Université catholique de Louvain]] |''Sedes sapientiae'' |[[Latin]] |"Seat of wisdom" |- |[[Katholieke Universiteit Leuven]] |''Sedes sapientiae'' |[[Latin]] |"Seat of wisdom" |} ==Botswana== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[University of Botswana]] |''Thuto Ke Thebe''[http://www.ub.bw/about/facts_and_figures.cfm] |[[Setswana language|Setswana]] |"Education is a shield" |} ==Brazil== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas]] |''Fide Splendet et Scientia'' |[[Latin]] |"May it shine with truth and knowledge" |- |[[Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro]] |''Alis grave nil'' |[[Latin]] |"Nothing is too heavy for those who have wings" |- |[[Universidade de São Paulo]] |''Scientia Vinces'' |[[Latin]] |"Through knowledge you win" |- |[[Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais]] |''Incipit Vita Nova'' |[[Latin]] |"A new life begins" |- |[[Universidade Estadual do Ceará]] |''Lumen Ad Viem'' |[[Latin]] |"Enlightening life" |} ==Canada== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Acadia University]] |In pulvere vinces |[[Latin language|Latin]] |In dust, you conquer |- |[[Atlantic Baptist University]] |Christus Praeeminens |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Christ is preeminent |- |[[Bishop's University]] |Recti cultus pectora roborant |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Sound learning strengthens the spirit |- |[[Brock University]] |Surgite! |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Push on! |- |[[Cape Breton University]] |Theid Dìchioll Air Thoiseach |[[Scottish Gaelic]] |Perseverance will Triumph |- |[[Carleton University]] |Ours the Task Eternal |[[English language|English]] | |- |[[Concordia University]] |Real education for the real world |[[English language|English]] | |- |[[Dalhousie University]] |Ora et Labora |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Pray and work |- |[[École Polytechnique de Montréal]] |Ut tensio sic vis |[[Latin language|Latin]] |As the extension, the force |- |[[Lakehead University]] |Vos persolvo pro angustus obvius |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Achievement through effort |- |[[Laurentian University]] |Emitte lucem et veritatem |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Send forth thy light and thy truth |- |[[McGill University]] |Grandescunt aucta labore |[[Latin language|Latin]] |By work, all things increase and grow |- |[[McMaster University]] |Τα παντα εν Χριστωι συνεστηκεν |[[Greek language|Greek]] |All things cohere in Christ |- |[[Memorial University of Newfoundland]] |Provehito in Altum |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Launch forth into the deep |- |[[Mount Allison University]] |Litterae, Religio, Scientia |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Writing, Divinity, Knowledge |- |[[Mount Saint Vincent University]] |Veritas ad Deum ducit |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Truth leads to God |- |[[Nipissing University]] |Integritas |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Integrity |- |[[Queen's University]] |Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times |- |[[Royal Military College of Canada]] |Truth, Duty, Valour |[[English language|English]] |French: Vérité, Devoir, Vaillance |- |[[Royal Roads University]] |Living Our Learning |[[English language|English]] | |- |[[Ryerson University]] |Mente et Artificio |[[Latin language|Latin]] |With mind and hand |- |[[Saint Francis Xavier University]] |Quaecumque Sunt Vera |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Whatsoever things are true |- |[[Saint Mary's University (Halifax)|Saint Mary's University]] |Age Quod Agis |[[Latin language|Latin]] |What you do, do well |- |[[Simon Fraser University]] |Nous sommes prêts |[[French language|French]] |We are ready |- |[[St. Thomas University]] |Doce Bonitatem Scientiam et Disciplinam |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Teach me Goodness and Knowledge and Discipline |- |[[Thompson Rivers University]] |Quansem Ilep |[[Secwepemc language|Secwepemc]] |To strive ahead |- |[[Trent University]] |Nunc cognosco ex parte |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Now I know in part |- |[[Trinity Western University]] |Turris Fortis Deus Noster |[[Latin language|Latin]] |A Mighty Fortress Is Our God |- |[[Université de Montréal]] |Fide splendet et scientia |[[Latin language|Latin]] |May it shine with truth and knowledge |- |[[Université Laval]] |Deo favente haud pluribus impar |[[Latin language|Latin]] |By the grace of God, to no one equal |- |[[University of Alberta]] |Quaecumque Vera |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Whatsoever things are true |- |[[University of British Columbia]] |Tuum est |[[Latin language|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 language|Latin]] |To learn the meaning of reality |- |[[University of King's College]] |Deo Legi Regi Gregi |[[Latin language|Latin]] |For God, Law, King, People |- |[[University of Lethbridge]] |Fiat Lux |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Let there be light |- |[[University of Manitoba]] |Floreat |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Flourish" or "Prosper" |- |[[University of New Brunswick]] |Sapere Aude |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Dare to know / Dare to be wise |- |[[University of Northern British Columbia]] |En Cha Huná |[[Dakelh|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 language|Latin]] |By thinking and doing, we shall lead |- |[[University of Ottawa]] |Deus Scientiarum Dominus Est |[[Latin language|Latin]] |God is the Lord of Knowledge |- |[[University of Prince Edward Island]] |Faith, Knowledge, Service |[[English language|English]] | |- |[[University of Regina]] |As One Who Serves |[[English language|English]] | |- |[[University of Saskatchewan]] |Deo et Patriae |[[Latin language|Latin]] |For God and Country |- |[[University of Sherbrooke]] |Veritatem in charitate |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Truth in charity |- |[[University of Toronto]] |Velut arbor ævo |[[Latin language|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 language|Latin]] |A multitude of the wise is the health of the world |- |[[University of Waterloo]] |Concordia cum veritate |[[Latin language|Latin]] |In harmony with truth |- |[[University of Western Ontario]] |Veritas et Utilitas |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Truth and usefulness |- |[[University of Windsor]] |Bonitatem, disciplinam, scientiam |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Goodness, discipline, knowledge |- |[[University of Winnipeg]] |Lux et Veritas Floreant |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Let Light and Truth Flourish |- |[[Wilfrid Laurier University]] |Veritas Omnia Vincit |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Truth conquers all |- |[[York University]] |Tentanda via |[[Latin language|Latin]] |The way must be tried |} ==China== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications]] |厚德 博学 敬业 乐群 |[[Classical Chinese]] |"Virtue, erudite, dedication, companionship" |- |[[Chongqing University]] |耐劳苦 尚俭朴 勤学业 爱国家 |[[Chinese language|Chinese]] |"Endurance, thrifty, diligence, patriotism" |- |[[Huazhong University of Science and Technology]] |明德 厚学 求是 创新 |[[Classical Chinese]] |"Illustrious virtue, erudite, truth-seeking, innovation" |- |[[Peking University]] |勤奋 严谨 求实 创新 |[[Classical Chinese]] |"Diligence, rigorousness, pragmatism, innovation" |- |[[Sichuan University]] |海纳百川 有容乃大 |[[Classical Chinese]] |"Sea encompasses hundreds of rivers, willingness to accept all is virtuous" |- |[[Tsinghua University]] |自强不息 厚德載物 |[[Classical Chinese]] |"Self-discipline and Social Commitment" |- |[[Wuhan University]] |自强 弘毅 求是 拓新 |[[Classical Chinese]] |"Get bestirred, Develop perseverance, Aspire after truth and Blaze new trails" |} ==Denmark== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[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" |} ==Fiji== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[University of Fiji]] |Affordability, Quality, Innovation, Creativity | | |} ==Finland== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[University of Art and Design Helsinki]] |Pro Arte Utili |Latin |For useful abilities |- |[[Helsinki University of Technology]] |Labor et scientia |Latin |Work and science |} ==Germany== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[RWTH Aachen|RWTH Aachen University]] |Zukunft beginnt bei uns |German |Future starts with us |- |[[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== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology]] |求進,求新,創未來。 |[[Chinese language|Contemporary 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== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Pontifical Gregorian University]] |Religioni et Bonis Artibus |Latin |For Religion and Culture |- |[[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 | |- |[[University of Venice]] (Ca' Foscari) |Venetiarum universitas in domo Foscari |Latin |University of the Venices in Foscari's house |} ==South Korea== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Hankuk University of Foreign Studies]] (HUFS) |{{lang|ko|진리, 평화, 창조}} <br/>(Jinli, Pyeonghwa, Changjo) |[[Korean language|Korean]] |Truth, Peace, and Creativity |- |[[Seoul National University]] (SNU) |Veritas lux mea |[[Latin]] |Truth is my light. |- |[[Pusan National University]] (PNU) |{{lang|ko|진리,자유,봉사.}} <br/>(Jilli, Jayu, Bongsa) |[[Korean language|Korean]] |Truth, Liberty,and Devotion |- |[[Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology]] (KAIST) |Education for the world, research for the future |[[English language|English]] | |- |[[Kyungpook National University]] (KNU) |{{lang|ko|진리•긍지•봉사}} <br/>(Jilli, Gungji, Bongsa) |[[Korean language|Korean]] |Truth, Pride, Service. |- |[[Pohang University of Science and Technology]] (POSTECH) |{{lang|ko|성실, 창의, 진취}} <br/>(Sungsil, Changeu, Jinchi) |[[Korean language|Korean]] |Integrity, Creativity, and Aspiration |- |[[Yonsei University]] |{{lang|ko|진리가 너희를 자유롭게 하리라.}} <br/>(Jilli-ga neohui-rul jayuropke-harira) |[[Korean language|Korean]] |Truth will set you free. |- |[[Korea University]] |{{lang|ko|자유, 정의, 진리}} <br/>(Jayu, Jungeu, Jinli) |[[Korean language|Korean]] |Liberty, Justice, and Truth |- |} ==Malaysia== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Universiti Malaya]] |Ilmu Punca Kemajuan |[[Malay language|Malay]] |Knowledge is the Key to Success |- |[[Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia]] |Ilmu Memimpin |[[Malay language|Malay]] |Knowledge Guides |- |[[Universiti Sains Malaysia]] |Kami Memimpin |[[Malay language|Malay]] |We Lead |- |[[Universiti Teknologi Malaysia]] |Kerana Tuhan Untuk Manusia |[[Malay language|Malay]] |By the Name of God for the Mankind |- |[[Universiti Putra Malaysia]] |Berilmu Berbakti |[[Malay language|Malay]] |With Knowledge We Serve |- |[[Universiti Teknologi Mara]] |Usaha Taqwa Mulia |[[Malay language|Malay]] |Endeavour Religious Dignified |- |[[Universiti Utara Malaysia]] |Ilmu Budi Bakti |[[Malay language|Malay]] |Scholarship Virtue Service |- |[[Universiti Darul Iman Terengganu Malaysia]] |Ilmu Demi Faedah Insan |[[Malay language|Malay]] |Knowledge for the Benefit of Humanity |- |[[Universiti Malaysia Sarawak]] |Bersifat Sezaman dan Berpandangan Jauh |[[Malay language|Malay]] |Contemporary and Forward Looking |} |[[International Islamic University Malaysia]] |Taman Ilmu dan Budi |[[Malay language|Malay]] |Garden of Knowledge and Virtue |} ==Mexico== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Autonomous University of Campeche]] |Del Enigma sin Albas a Triángulos de Luz |[[Spanish language|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 |- |- |[[Universidad Juarez Autonoma de Tabasco]] |Estudio en la Duda, Acción en la Fe |Spanish |Study when in Doubt, Action on Faith |- |[[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== {| class="wikitable" !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 (Netherlands)|Open University]] |Ik sta open voor studeren |[[Dutch language|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 entrepreneurial 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== {| class="wikitable" !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== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[University of Karachi]] |رَبِّ زدْنيِ علماً |Arabic |O my Lord! Advance me in Knowledge |- |[[INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (IMS)]] |Where Aims Become Achievement | | |- |[[Institute of Business Administration (Karachi)]] |Leadership and Ideas for Tomorrow'' | | |- |[[COMSATS Institute of Information Technology]] |We Aim to Inspire | | |} ==The Philippines== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Adamson University]] |Education with a Heart |[[English language|English]] | |- |[[Ateneo de Davao University]] |Fortes In Fide |[[Latin]] |Strong in Faith |- |[[Ateneo de Manila University]] |Lux In Domino |[[Latin]] |Light in the Lord |- |[[Centro Escolar University]] |Ciencia y Virtud |[[Latin]] |Science and Virtues |- |[[De La Salle University-Manila]] |Religio, Mores, Cultura |[[Latin]] |Religion, Morals, Culture |- |[[Laguna State Polytechnic University]] |Agriculture, Fisheries, Technology |[[English language|English]] |- |[[Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila]] |Karunungan, Kaunlaran, Kadakilaan |[[Filipino language|Filipino]] |Wisdom, Prosperity, Honor |- |[[Polytechnic University of the Philippines]] |Tanglaw ng Bayan |[[Filipino language|Filipino]] |The Torch of the Nation |- |[[Saint Louis University]] |Sapientia Aedificat |[[Latin]] |Wisdom Builds |- |[[University of Asia and the Pacific]] |Unitas |[[Latin]] |Unity |- |[[University of the Philippines]] |Honor Excellence |[[English language|English]] | |- |[[University of Santo Tomas]] |Veritas Cum Caritatae |[[Latin]] |Truth with charity |} ==Poland== {| class="wikitable" !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== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Peoples' Friendship University of Russia]] |''Scientia unescamus''[http://www.pfu.edu.ru/] |Latin |Let us combine knowledge. |- |[[St. Petersburg State University]] |''Hic tuta perennat'' |Latin |Here we stay in peace |} ==South Africa== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Rhodes University]] |''Vis, virtus, veritas''[http://www.ru.ac.za/general/frontispiece.html] |Latin |"Strength, courage, truth" |- |[[Stellenbosch University]] |''Pectora roborant cultus recti''[http://admin.sun.ac.za/ciguidelines/ciguidelinesafrikaans/Inleiding/inleiding1.html] |Latin |"Sound learning strengthens the spirit" |- |[[University of Cape Town]] |''Spes Bona''[http://www.uct.ac.za/about/intro/coatofarms/] |Latin |"Good Hope" |- |[[University of Fort Hare]] |''In lumine tuo videbimus lumen''[http://www.ufh.ac.za/SupportServices/hr/prop.html] |Latin |"In Thy light we see light" |- |[[University of Pretoria]] |''d Destinatum Persequor''[http://www.uovs.ac.za/content.php?cid=1&sid=2] |Latin |"Pursuing towards destiny" |- |[[University of South Africa]] |''Pro Gentibus Sapientia''[http://www.unisa.ac.za/default.asp?Cmd=ViewNewsItem&NewsID=457&Cmd=GetNav&NavID=14038] |Latin |"Learning in Service to Humanity" |- |[[University of the Western Cape]] |''Respice Prospice''[http://www.uwc.ac.za/portal/index.htm] |Latin |"look to the future, learn from the past" |- |[[University of the Witwatersrand]] |''Scientia et Labore''[http://www.wits.ac.za/PlacesOfInterest/Archives/coatofarms.htm] |Latin |"Knowledge and Labour" |- |[[University of Venda]] |Knowledge is Precious[http://www.univen.ac.za/] |English | |- |[[University of Zululand]] |''Diligentia Cresco''[http://www.pr.uzulu.ac.za/uzpress/ongoyetimes.html] |Latin |"By Diligence we shall lead" |} ==Spain== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio]] |Bonum est diffusivum sui {{Fact|date=February 2007}} |Latin |Goodness is diffusive of itself |- |[[Universidad del País Vasco]] |Eman ta zabal zazu |[[Basque language|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]] |Libertas Perfundet Omnia Luce |Latin |- |[[Universidad de Burgos]] |In itinere veritas {{Fact|date=February 2007}} |Latin |In travel, the truth |- |[[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 Huelva]] |Sapere aude {{Fact|date=February 2007}} |Latin |Dare to know |- |[[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 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-María Cristina]] |Vox veritatis non tacet |Latin |The voice of truth is not silent |} ==Sweden== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[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 |- |} ==Taiwan (Republic of China)== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[National Chiao Tung University]] |知新致遠 崇實篤行 |Chinese |Creating Knowledge to Reach Far, Honoring Truths to Guide Acts |- |[[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 language|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 |Self-Discipline and Social Commitment |- |[[Ching Yun University]] |敬業樂群 |[[Traditional Chinese character|Traditional Chinese]] |Diligence and Companionship. |- |} ==Togo== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Université de Lomé]] |''Futurae Generis Humani Fides''[http://www.ub.tg/] |Latin | |} ==Ukraine== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Crimea State Medical University]] |''Scientia Potentia Est''[http://www.csmu.strace.net/uman/] |Latin |For also knowledge itself is power |- |[[University of Kiev]] |''Utilitas honor et gloria'' |Latin |Utility Honor and Glory |- |[[Ukrainian Catholic University]] |''Nosce te ipsum'' |Latin |Know Thyself |} ==United Kingdom== {| class="wikitable" !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 safeguard of the Empire |- |[[King's College London]] |Sancte et sapienter |Latin |With holiness and with wisdom |- |[[Napier University|Napier University, Edinburgh]] |Nisi sapientia frustra |Latin |Without knowledge, all is in vain |- |[[London School of Economics|London School of Economics and Political Science]] |Rerum cognoscere causas |Latin |To understand the causes of things |- |[[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 East Anglia]] |Do Different |English | |- |[[University of Essex]] |Thought the harder, heart the keener |English | |- |[[University of Exeter]] |Lucem sequimur |Latin |We follow the light |- |[[University of Glasgow]] |Via Veritas Vita |Latin |The Way, The Truth, The Life |- |[[Keele University]] |Thanke God for All |English | |- |[[University of Lancaster]] |Patet omnibus veritas |Latin |Truth lies open to all |- |[[University of Leeds]] |et augebitur scientia |Latin |And Knowledge Will Be Increased |- |[[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 |English |- |[[University of Wales, Aberystwyth]] |Nid Byd, Byd Heb Wybodaeth |[[Welsh language|Welsh]] |A world without knowledge is no world at all |- |[[University of Wales, Bangor]] |Gorau Dawn Deall |[[Welsh language|Welsh]] |The best gift is understanding |- |[[University of Warwick]] |Mens agitat molem |Latin |Mind over matter |- |[[University of York]] |In limine sapientiae |[[Latin language|Latin]] |On the threshold of wisdom |- |[[City University]], London |To serve mankind |English | |} ==United States== {| class="wikitable" !University !Motto !Language !Translation |- |[[Amherst College]] |''Terras Irradient'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Let them give light to the world |- |[[Andrews University]] |''Corpus, Mens, Spiritus'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Body, Mind, Spirit |- |[[Barton College]] |''Habebunt Lumen Vitae '' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |They shall have the light of life |- |[[Belmont Abbey College]] |That in all things God may be glorified. |[[English language|English]] |- |[[Bob Jones University]] |''Petimus Credimus'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |We seek, we trust |- |[[Boston College]] |Αιεν αριστευειν |[[Greek language|Greek]] |Ever to Excel |- |[[Boston University]] |Learning, Virtue, Piety |[[English language|English]] |- |[[Brandeis University]] |Truth Even Unto its Innermost Parts |[[English language|English]] |- |[[Brown University]] |''In deo speramus'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |In God we hope |- |[[University of California, Berkeley]] |''Fiat lux'' |[[Latin language|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 |- |[[Campbell University]] |''Ad astra per aspera'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |To the stars through difficulties |- |[[Catawba College]] |Scholarship, Character, Culture, Service |[[English language|English]] |- |[[The Catholic University of America]] |''Deus Lux Mea Est''[http://publicaffairs.cua.edu/factbook/] |Latin |God Is My Light |- |[[University of Chicago]] |''Crescat scientia; vita excolatur'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched |- |[[Chowan University]] |''Lux et Veritas'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Light and Truth |- |[[Christian Brothers University]] |''Virtus et Scientia'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Character and Knowledge |- |[[University of Cincinnati]] |''Alta Petit'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |She seeks the light |- |[[Colby College]] |''Lux Mentis Scientia'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Knowledge is the Light of the Mind |- |[[University of Colorado at Boulder|University of Colorado]] |Let your light shine |English |- |[[Columbia University]] |''In lumine Tuo videbimus lumen'' |[[Latin language|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 language|English]] |- |[[Dartmouth College]] |''Vox clamantis in deserto'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |A voice crying in the wilderness |- |[[Davidson College]] |''Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas '' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Let Learning Be Cherished Where Liberty Has Arisen |- |[[Drew University]] |δωρεαν ελαβετε δωρεαν δοτε |[[Greek language|Greek]] |Freely you have received, Freely give (Matthew 10:8) |- |[[Duke University]] |''Eruditio et Religio'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Erudition and Religion |- |[[Duquesne University]] |''Spiritus est qui vivificat'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |It is the [[Holy Spirit|Spirit]] that giveth life |- |[[Fordham University]] |''Sapientia et Doctrina'' ||[[Latin language|Latin]] |Wisdom and Learning |- |[[Furman University]] |''Christo et Doctrinae''[http://www.furman.edu/main/aboutfurman.htm] |[[Latin language|Latin]] |For Christ and Learning[http://www.furman.edu/main/aboutfurman.htm] |- |[[Gallaudet University]] | ''Ephphatha'' |[[Aramaic]] |Be opened<br>(Mark 7:34) |- |[[Gardner-Webb University]] |''Pro Deo et Humanitate'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |For God and Humanity |- |[[George Washington University]] |''Deus Nobis Fiducia'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |In God Our Trust |- |[[Georgetown University]] |''Utraque Unum'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Both and One |- |[[Georgia Institute of Technology]] |Progress and Service<br>(formerly "To Know, To Do, To Be") |[[English language|English]] |- |[[Guilford College]] |I strive for wisdom and virtue |[[English language|English]] |- |[[Harvard University]] |''Veritas'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Truth |- |[[High Point University]] |''Nil Sine Numine'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Nothing Without Divine Guidance |- |[[Hillsdale College]] |''Virtus Tentanime Gaudet'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Strength Rejoices in the Challenge |- |[[Howard University]] |''Veritas et Utilitas'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Truth and Service |- |[[University of Illinois]] |Learning and Labor |[[English language|English]] |- |[[Illinois State University]] |Gladly we Learn and Teach |[[English language|English]] |- |[[Indiana University]] |''Lux et Veritas'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Light and Truth |- |[[University of Indianapolis]] |Education for Service |[[English language|English]] |- |[[Johns Hopkins University]] |''Veritas vos liberabit'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |The truth shall make you free |- |[[Johnson C. Smith University]] |''Sit Lux'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |[[Let There Be Light]] |- |[[Johnson State College]] |''[[Docendo discimus]]'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |By teaching, we learn |- |[[Kalamazoo College]] |''Lux esto'' |[[Latin language|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 language|Latin]] |I will see this great sight, how the bush does not burn |- |[[University of Kentucky]] |Dream, Challenge, Succeed |English |- |[[Lees-McRae College]] |''In Montibus, Ex Montibus, Pro Montibus'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |In the mountains, of the mountains, for the mountains |- |[[University of Louisiana at Monroe]] |Seek the Truth |English |- |[[Louisiana Tech University]] |''Non Sibi Sed Suis'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Not for one's self, but for one's own |- |[[Marylhurst University]] |''Cor Sapientis Quaerit Doctrinam'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |"The wise of heart seek knowledge" Proverbs XV |- |[[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] |''Mens et Manus'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Mind and Hand |- |[[Methodist University]] |''Veritas et Virtus'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Truth and Virtue |- |[[University of Miami]] |''Magnus est Veritas'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Great is the Truth |- |[[University of Michigan]] |''Artes Scientia Veritas'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Art, Science, Truth |- |[[Middlebury College]] |''Scientia et Virtus'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Knowledge and Virtue |- |[[University of Minnesota]] |''Commune Vinculum Omnibus Artibus'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |A Common Bond for All the Arts |- |[[University of Missouri]] |''Salus Populi'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |The Welfare of the People |- |[[Montana State University - Billings]] |Access and Excellence |English |- |[[Montclair State University]] |''Carpe Diem'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Seize The day |- |[[Morehead State University]] |''Lux'' |[[English language|Latin]] |Light |- |[[State University of New York]] |To learn, to search, to serve |English |- |[[University of North Carolina at Asheville]] |''Levo Oculos Meos In Montes'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |I Lift My Eyes to the Mountains |- |[[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]] |''Lux Libertas'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Light, Liberty |- |[[University of North Carolina at Greensboro]] |Service |English |- |[[University of North Carolina at Wilmington]] |''Discere Aude'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Dare to Learn |- |[[University of North Dakota]] |''Lux et Lex'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Light and law |- |[[University of Northern Colorado]] |''Sapientia In Aeterum Est '' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Wisdom is eternal |- |[[Northwestern University]] |''Quaecumque sunt vera'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Whatsoever things are true |- |[[University of Notre Dame]] |''Vita, Dulcedo, Spes'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Mary, our Life, Sweetness, and Hope |- |[[The Ohio State University]] |''Disciplina in civitatem'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Education for Citizenship |- |[[University of Oregon]] |''Mens Agitat Molem'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |The Mind Moves the Mass |- |[[Peace College]] |''[[Esse Quam Videri]]'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |To be, rather than to seem |- |[[University of Pennsylvania]] |''Leges sine moribus vanae'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Laws without morals are useless |- |[[Pennsylvania State University]] |Making life better |English |- |[[Pepperdine University]] |Freely you have received, Freely give (Matthew 10:8) |English |- |[[Princeton University]] |''Dei sub numine viget'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Under God's power she flourishes |- |[[Queens University of Charlotte]] |''Non ministrari sed ministrare'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Not to be served but to serve |- |[[University of Richmond]] |''Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |The Word of Lfe and the Light of Knowledge |- |[[Roanoke Bible College]] |Set for the Defense of the Gospel |[[English language|English]] |- |[[University of Rochester]] |''Meliora'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Always better |- |[[St. Augustine's College (Raleigh)]] |''Veritas vos liberabit'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |The truth will set you free |- |[[St. John's University (New York City)]] |''Educatio Christiana Animae Perfectio'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |A Christian Education Perfects the Soul |- |[[San Francisco State University]] |''Experientia Docet'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Experience Teaches |- |[[Stanford University]] |''Die Luft der Freiheit weht'' |[[German language|German]] |The wind of freedom blows |- |[[Salem College]] |Reach Within, Shape the Future |[[English language|English]] |- |[[University of San Francisco]] |''Pro Urbe et Universitate'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |For City and University |- |[[University of Southern California]] |''Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Let him who deserves it bear away the palm |- |[[University of Texas]] |''Disciplina praesidium civitatis |[[Latin language|Latin]]'' |Education, the Guardian of Society |- |[[Texas Tech University]] |From here, it's possible |[[English language|English]] |- |[[Tulane University]] |''Non Sibi Sed Suis'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Not for one's self, but for one's own |- |[[Valparaiso University]] |''In Tua Luce Videmus Lucem'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |In Thy Light We See Light |- |[[University of Vermont]] |''Studiis Et Rebus Honestis'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Through Studies and Upright Affairs |- |[[Villanova University]] |''Veritas Unitas Caritas'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Truth Unity Love |- |[[Virginia Tech]] |''Ut prosim'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |That I may serve |- |[[University of Washington]] |''Lux sit'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Let there be light |- |[[Wake Forest University]] |''Pro humanitate'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |For humanity |- |[[Warren Wilson College]] |We're not for everyone... but then, maybe you're not everyone. |[[English language|English]] |- |[[Washington University in St. Louis]] |''Per veritatem vis'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Strength through truth |- |[[Wellesley College]] |"Non Ministrari sed Ministrare" |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Not to be ministered unto, but to minister. |- |[[Western Carolina University]] |''Facultas Vestri Mentis'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Power Your Mind |- |[[Western Kentucky University]] |The spirit makes the master |[[English language|English]] |- |[[Wingate University]] |Faith, Knowledge, Service |[[English language|English]] |- |[[Yale University]] |''Lux et veritas'' |[[Latin language|Latin]] |Light and truth |- |} ==Notes== <references/> [[Category:Mottos|University mottos]] [[zh:各国大学校训]]