List of university and college mottos

Argentinien

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
University of Buenos Aires	Argentina Virtus Robur et Studium	Latin	Argentine virtue is strength and study
National University of Tucuman	Pedes in Terra ad Sidera Visus	Latin	Feets on the ground and sight to the universe

Australien

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
Australian National University	Naturam Primum Cognoscere Rerum	Latin	First, to know the nature of things
Bond University	Bringing Ambition To Life	Englisch
Central Queensland University	Doctrina Perpetua	Latin	Forever Learning
Curtin University of Technology	Look Ever Forward	Englisch
James Cook University	Crescente Luce	Italian	Light ever increasing
La Trobe University	Qui cherche trouve	French	Whoever seeks, finds
Monash University	Ancora imparo	Italian	I am still learning
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology	Perita manus mens exculta	Latin	[a] Skilled hand [and] cultivated mind
University of Adelaide	Sub Cruce Lumen	Latin	The light [of learning] under the [Southern] Cross
University of Canberra	New Intelligence	Englisch
The 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.	Englisch
University of Western Australia	Seek Wisdom	Englisch

Belgien

University	Motto	Sprache	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"
Universiteit Gent	Inter Utrumque	Latin	"In Between Both Extremes"

Botswana

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

Brasilien

University	Motto	Sprache	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"

Kanada

University	Motto	Sprache	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	Perseverance will Triumph
Carleton University	Ours the Task Eternal	Englisch
Concordia University	Real education for the real world	Englisch
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	Englisch	French: Vérité, Devoir, Vaillance
Royal Roads University	Living Our Learning	Englisch
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	Secwepemc	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
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	Englisch
University of Regina	As One Who Serves	Englisch
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	Sprache	Translation
Fudan University	博学而笃志，切问而近思	Chinese	"Rich in knowledge and tenacious of purpose; inquiring with earnestness and reflecting with self-practice"
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications	厚德 博学 敬业 乐群	Chinese	"Virtue, erudite, dedication, companionship"
Chongqing University	耐劳苦 尚俭朴 勤学业 爱国家	Chinese	"Endurance, thrifty, diligence, patriotism"
Huazhong University of Science and Technology	明德 厚学 求是 创新	Chinese	"Illustrious virtue, erudite, truth-seeking, innovation"
Peking University	勤奋 严谨 求实 创新	Chinese	"Diligence, rigorousness, pragmatism, innovation"
Shanghai Jiao Tong University	饮水思源 爱国荣校	Chinese	"when you drink water, never shall you forget its source; love your motherland and add credit to your almamater"[2]
Sichuan University	海纳百川 有容乃大	Chinese	"Sea encompasses hundreds of rivers, willingness to accept all is virtuous"
Tianjin University	实事求是	Chinese	"Seek Truth from Facts"
Tsinghua University	自强不息 厚德載物	Chinese	"Self-discipline and Social Commitment"
Wuhan University	自强 弘毅 求是 拓新	Chinese	"Get bestirred, Develop perseverance, Aspire after truth and Blaze new trails"

Dänemark

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
Aalborg University	Learning seriously affects your brain	Englisch
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"

Fidschi

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

Finnland

University	Motto	Sprache	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

Deutschland

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
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

Hongkong

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology	求進，求新，創未來。	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/To disseminate virtue and to investigate the way 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.

Italien

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
Pontifical Gregorian University	Religioni et Bonis Artibus	Latin	For Religion and Culture
Sapienza University of Rome	Il futuro è passato qui	Italian	The future is past here or The future has passed here
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

Südkorea

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
Sogang University	그대 서강의 자랑이듯, 서강 그대의 자랑이어라 (Sogang gudae-e jarang e dut, gudae Sogang-ui jarang e o ra)	Korean	Be proud of Sogang, as Sogang is proud of you.
Seoul National University (SNU)	Veritas lux mea	Latin	Truth is my light.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)	Education for the world, research for the future	Englisch
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)	성실, 창의, 진취 (Sungsil, Changeu, Jinchi)	Korean	Integrity, Creativity, and Aspiration
Yonsei University	진리가 너희를 자유롭게 하리라. (Jilli-ga neohui-rul jayuropke-harira)	Korean	Truth will set you free.
Korea University	자유, 정의, 진리 (Jayu, Jungeu, Jinli)	Korean	Liberty, Justice, and Truth
Hanyang University	사랑의 실천 (Sarang-eui shilcheon)	Korean	Love in truth in deed.

Lettland

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
University of Latvia	Scientiae et patriae [3]	Latin	For science and fatherland

Madagaskar

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
University of Antananarivo	Izay adala no toa an-drainy	Malagasy	Foolish is he who seeks only to emulate his father

Malaysia

University	Motto	Sprache	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
International Islamic University Malaysia	Taman Ilmu dan Budi	Malay	Garden of Knowledge and Virtue

Mexiko

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
Universidad Tecnologica de Mexico - UNITEC	Ciencia y Técnica con Humanismo	Spanish	Science and technics with humanism
Autonomous University of Campeche	Del Enigma sin Albas a Triángulos de Luz	Spanish	From Mystery Without a Dawn to Triangles of Light
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
Universidad Veracruzana	Lis de Veracruz, Arte, Ciencia, Luz	Spanish	Lily of Veracruz, Art, Science, Light

The Netherlands

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
Eindhoven University of Technology	Mens Agitat Molem	Latin	The mind moves matter
Erasmus University	Main port of knowledge	Englisch
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	Englisch
Nyenrode Business Universiteit	The Spirit of Enterprise	Englisch
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 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	Englisch

Neuseeland

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
University of Auckland	Ingenio et Labore	Latin	By natural ability and hard work
University of Otago	Sapere aude	Latin	Dare to be wise
Victoria University of Wellington	Sapientia magis auro desideranda	Latin	Wisdom is preferable to gold

Pakistan

University	Motto	Sprache	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

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
Adamson University	Education with a Heart	Englisch
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	Spanish	Science and Virtue
Colegio de San Juan de Letran	Patria, Deus, Letran	Latin/Spanish	Country, God, Letran
De La Salle University-Manila	Religio, Mores, Cultura	Latin	Religion, Morals, Culture
Laguna State Polytechnic University	Agriculture, Fisheries, Technology	Englisch
New Era University	Godliness is the foundation of knowledge.	Englisch
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila	Karunungan, Kaunlaran, Kadakilaan	Filipino	Wisdom, Prosperity, Honor
Philippine Normal University	Truth, Excellence, Service	Englisch
Polytechnic University of the Philippines	Tanglaw ng Bayan	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 Perpetual Help	Character Building is Nation Building	Englisch
University of the Philippines	Honor and Excellence	Englisch
University of Santo Tomas	Veritas Cum Caritatae	Latin	Truth with Charity
University of San Carlos	Scientia Virtus Devotio	Latin	Knowledge, Virtues and Devotion
Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan	Veritas Liberabit Vos	Latin	The truth shal set you free

Polen

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

Russland

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia	Scientia unescamus[4]	Latin	Let us combine knowledge.
St. Petersburg State University	Hic tuta perennat	Latin	Here we stay in peace

Sri Lanka

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
University of Sri Jayewardenepura	Vijja Uppaththang Settah[5]	Sanskrit	Science is the Greatest of that which is born.

Südafrika

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
Rhodes University	Vis, virtus, veritas[6]	Latin	"Strength, courage, truth"
Stellenbosch University	Pectora roborant cultus recti[7]	Latin	"Sound learning strengthens the spirit"
University of Cape Town	Spes Bona[8]	Latin	"Good Hope"
University of Fort Hare	In lumine tuo videbimus lumen[9]	Latin	"In Thy light we see light"
University of Pretoria	Ad Destinatum Persequor[10]	Latin	"Pursuing towards destiny"
University of South Africa	Pro Gentibus Sapientia[11]	Latin	"Learning in Service to Humanity"
University of the Western Cape	Respice Prospice[12]	Latin	"look to the future, learn from the past"
University of the Witwatersrand	Scientia et Labore[13]	Latin	"Knowledge and Labour"
University of Venda	Knowledge is Precious[14]	Englisch
University of Zululand	Diligentia Cresco[15]	Latin	"By Diligence we shall lead"

Spanien

University	Motto	Sprache	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	Libertas Perfundet Omnia Luce	Latin
Universidad de Burgos	In itinere veritas	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	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

Schweden

University	Motto	Sprache	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)

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
National Chiao Tung University	知新致遠 崇實篤行	Traditional Chinese	Creating Knowledge to Reach Far, Honoring Truths to Guide Acts
National Defense Medical Center	精愛精誠 博愛忠真	Traditional Chinese
National Taiwan University	敦品 勵學 愛國 愛人	Traditional 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	Traditional Chinese	Self-Discipline and Social Commitment
Ching Yun University	敬業樂群	Traditional Chinese	Diligence and Companionship.
Tzu Chi University	慈悲喜捨	Traditional Chinese	Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Unselfish Giving

Togo

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
Université de Lomé	Futurae Generis Humani Fides	Latin

Ukraine

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
Crimea State Medical University	Scientia Potentia Est[16]	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

Vereinigtes Königreich

University	Motto	Sprache	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, Edinburgh	Nisi sapientia frustra	Latin	Without knowledge, all is in vain
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
Bournemouth University	Discere Mutari Est	Latin	To Learn is to Change
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	Englisch
University of Essex	Thought the harder, heart the keener	Englisch
University of Exeter	Lucem sequimur	Latin	We follow the light
University of Glasgow	Via, Veritas, Vita	Latin	The Way, the Truth, and the Life
Keele University	Thanke God for All	Englisch
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	Englisch
University of Teesside	Facta Non Verba	Latin	Deeds Not Words
University of Wales, Aberystwyth	Nid Byd, Byd Heb Wybodaeth	Welsh	A world without knowledge is no world at all
University of Wales, Bangor	Gorau Dawn Deall	Welsh	The best gift is understanding
University of Wales, College Of Medicine	Gwybod Medr Iachau	Welsh
University of Warwick	Mens agitat molem	Latin	Mind over matter
University of York	In limine sapientiae	Latin	On the threshold of wisdom
City University, London	To serve mankind	Englisch

Vereinigte Staaten

University	Motto	Sprache	Translation
University of Alaska Fairbanks	Ad Summum	Latin	To the top
Albright College	Veritas et Justita	Latin	Truth and Justice
Amherst College	Terras Irradient	Latin	Let them give light to the world
Andrews University	Corpus, Mens, Spiritus	Latin	Body, Mind, Spirit
Barton College	Habebunt Lumen Vitae	Latin	They shall have the light of life
Belmont Abbey College	That in all things God may be glorified.	Englisch
Bob Jones University	Petimus Credimus	Latin	We seek, we trust
Boston College	Αιεν αριστευειν	Greek	Ever to Excel
Boston University	Learning, Virtue, Piety	Englisch
Brandeis University	Truth Even Unto its Innermost Parts	Englisch
Brown University	In deo speramus	Latin	In God we hope
University of California	Fiat lux	Latin	Let there be light
Calvin College	My heart I offer to you, Lord, promptly and sincerely	Englisch
California Institute of Technology	The truth shall make you free	Englisch
California State University, Chico	Today decides tomorrow	Englisch
Campbell University	Ad astra per aspera	Latin	To the stars through difficulties
Carnegie Mellon University	My heart is in the work	Englisch
Catawba College	Scholarship, Character, Culture, Service	Englisch
The Catholic University of America	Deus Lux Mea Est	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
Chowan University	Lux et Veritas	Latin	Light and Truth
Christian Brothers University	Virtus et Scientia	Latin	Character and Knowledge
University of Cincinnati	Juncta Juvant	Latin	Strength in Unity
Colby College	Lux Mentis Scientia	Latin	Knowledge is the Light of the Mind
University of Colorado	Let your light shine	Englisch
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	Englisch
Crichton College	Think. Grow. Change.	Englisch
Dartmouth College	Vox clamantis in deserto	Latin	A voice crying in the wilderness
Davidson College	Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas	Latin	Let Learning Be Cherished Where Liberty Has Arisen
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
East Carolina University	Servire	Latin	To Serve
Eastern Nazarene College	Via, Veritas, Vita	Latin	The Way, the Truth, and the Life
University of Florida	Civium in moribus rei publicae salus	Latin	The welfare of the state depends upon the morals of its citizens
Fordham University	Sapientia et Doctrina	Latin	Wisdom and Learning
Furman University	Christo et Doctrinae	Latin	For Christ and Learning
Gallaudet University	Ephphatha	Aramaic	Be opened (Mark 7:34)
Gardner-Webb University	Pro Deo et Humanitate	Latin	For God and Humanity
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")	Englisch
Guilford College	I strive for wisdom and virtue	Englisch
Hampshire College	Non Satis Scire	Latin	To Know Is Not Enough
Harvard University	Veritas	Latin	Truth
High Point University	Nil Sine Numine	Latin	Nothing Without Divine Guidance
Hillsdale College	Virtus Tentanime Gaudet	Latin	Strength Rejoices in the Challenge
Howard University	Veritas et Utilitas	Latin	Truth and Service
Huntington University	The Truth Will Make You Free	Englisch
University of Illinois	Learning and Labor	Englisch
Illinois State University	Gladly we Learn and Teach	Englisch
Indiana University	Lux et Veritas	Latin	Light and Truth
University of Indianapolis	Education for Service	Englisch
Johns Hopkins University	Veritas vos liberabit	Latin	The truth shall make you free
Johnson C. Smith University	Sit Lux	Latin	Let There Be Light
Johnson State College	Docendo discimus	Latin	By teaching, we learn
Kalamazoo College	Lux esto	Latin	Be light
Kansas State University	Rule by Obeying Nature's Laws	Englisch
University of Kansas	Videbo visionem hanc magnam quare non comburatur rubus	Latin	I will see this great sight, how the bush does not burn
University of Kentucky	Dream, Challenge, Succeed	Englisch
Lees-McRae College	In Montibus, Ex Montibus, Pro Montibus	Latin	In the mountains, of the mountains, for the mountains
Loyola University Chicago	Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam	Latin	For the greater glory of God
University of Louisiana at Monroe	Seek the Truth	Englisch
Louisiana Tech University	Non Sibi Sed Suis	Latin	Not for one's self, but for one's own
Marylhurst University	Cor Sapientis Quaerit Doctrinam	Latin	"The wise of heart seek knowledge" Proverbs XV
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Mens et Manus	Latin	Mind and Hand
Methodist University	Veritas et Virtus	Latin	Truth and Virtue
University of Miami	Magnus est Veritas	Latin	Great is the Truth
University of Michigan	Artes Scientia Veritas	Latin	Art, Science, Truth
Middlebury College	Scientia et Virtus	Latin	Knowledge and Virtue
University of Minnesota	Commune Vinculum Omnibus Artibus	Latin	A Common Bond for All the Arts
University of Missouri	Salus Populi	Latin	The Welfare of the People
Montana State University - Billings	Access and Excellence	Englisch
Montclair State University	Carpe Diem	Latin	Seize The day
Morehead State University	Lux	Latin	Light
State University of New York	To learn, to search, to serve	Englisch
University of North Carolina at Asheville	Levo Oculos Meos In Montes	Latin	I Lift My Eyes to the Mountains
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Lux Libertas	Latin	Light, Liberty
University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Service	Englisch
University of North Carolina at Wilmington	Discere Aude	Latin	Dare to Learn
University of North Dakota	Lux et Lex	Latin	Light and law
University of Northern Colorado	Sapientia In Aeterum Est	Latin	Wisdom is eternal
Northeastern University	Lux, Veritas, Virtus	Latin	Light, Truth, Courage
Northwestern University	Quaecumque sunt vera	Latin	Whatsoever things are true
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	Minds Move Mountains
Peace College	Esse Quam Videri	Latin	To be, rather than to seem
University of Pennsylvania	Leges sine moribus vanae	Latin	Laws without morals are useless
Pennsylvania State University	Making life better	Englisch
Pepperdine University	Freely you have received, Freely give (Matthew 10:8)	Englisch
Princeton University	Dei sub numine viget	Latin	Under God's power she flourishes
Providence College	Veritas	Latin	Truth
Queens University of Charlotte	Non ministrari sed ministrare	Latin	Not to be served but to serve
University of Richmond	Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae	Latin	The Word of Lfe and the Light of Knowledge
Roanoke Bible College	Set for the Defense of the Gospel	Englisch
University of Rochester	Meliora	Latin	Ever better
St. Augustine's College (Raleigh)	Veritas vos liberabit	Latin	The truth will set you free
St. John's University (New York City)	Educatio Christiana Animae Perfectio	Latin	A Christian Education Perfects the Soul
San Francisco State University	Experientia Docet	Latin	Experience Teaches
Stanford University	Die Luft der Freiheit weht	German	The wind of freedom blows
Salem College	Reach Within, Shape the Future	Englisch
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
Syracuse University	Suos Cultores Scientia Coronat	Latin	Knowledge crowns those who seek her
University of Texas	Disciplina praesidium civitatis	Latin	Education, the Guardian of Society
Texas Woman's University	Scientia Lumen Vitae	Latin	Knowledge Brings Light to Life
Texas Tech University	From here, it's possible	Englisch
Tulane University	Non Sibi Sed Suis	Latin	Not for one's self, but for one's own
University of Tulsa	Wisdom, Faith, Service	Englisch
Valparaiso University	In Tua Luce Videmus Lucem	Latin	In Thy Light We See Light
University of Vermont	Studiis Et Rebus Honestis	Latin	Through Studies and Upright Affairs
Villanova University	Veritas Unitas Caritas	Latin	Truth Unity Love
Virginia Tech	Ut prosim	Latin	That I may serve
University of Washington	Lux sit	Latin	Let there be light
Wake Forest University	Pro humanitate	Latin	For humanity
Warren Wilson College	We're not for everyone... but then, maybe you're not everyone.	Englisch
Washington University in St. Louis	Per veritatem vis	Latin	Strength through truth
Wellesley College	"Non Ministrari sed Ministrare"	Latin	Not to be ministered unto, but to minister.
Western Carolina University	Facultas Vestri Mentis	Latin	The Power of Your Minds
Western Kentucky University	The spirit makes the master	Englisch
Wingate University	Faith, Knowledge, Service	Englisch
Yale University	Lux et veritas	Latin	Light and truth