List of university mottos
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==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]]
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