List of university mottos

Argentina

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Buenos Aires	Argentina Virtus Robur et Studium	Latin	Argentine virtue is strength and study
National University of Córdoba	Ut portet nomen meum coram gentibus	Latin	Carry my name to the people
National University of Tucuman	Pedes in Terra ad Sidera Visus	Latin	Feet on the ground and sight to the universe

Australia

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Australian National University	Naturam Primum Cognoscere Rerum	Latin	First, [let him busy himself] to learn the nature of things. From Lucretius, De Rerum Natura, l. VI.
Bond University	Bringing Ambition To Life	English
Central Queensland University	Doctrina Perpetua	Latin	Forever Learning
Curtin University of Technology	Look Ever Forward	English
James Cook University	Crescente Luce	Italian	Light ever increasing
La Trobe University	Qui cherche trouve	French	Whoever seeks, finds. [Mt. 7:7]
Macquarie University	And Gladly Teche	Middle English	And gladly teach — from The Canterbury Tales
Monash University	Ancora imparo	Italian	I am still learning - Michelangelo.
Queensland University of Technology	A university for the real world	English
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology	Perita manus mens exculta	Latin	[a] Skilled hand [and] cultivated mind
University of Adelaide	Sub Cruce Lumen	Latin	The light [of learning] under the [Southern] Cross
University of Canberra	New Intelligence	English
The University of Melbourne	Postera Crescam Laude	Latin	We grow in the esteem of future generations. ("I will grow in praise afterwards.") - Horace, Odes, l. III. 30.
University of New England	Ex sapientia modus	Latin	Out Of Wisdom Comes Moderation
University of New South Wales	Scientia Manu et Mente	Latin	Knowledge by Hand and Mind
The University of Notre Dame Australia	In principio erat Verbum	Latin	In the beginning was the Word. [John 1:1]
University of Queensland	Scientia ac Labore	Latin	Through knowledge and hard work
University of Southern Queensland	Per Studia Mens Nova	Latin	Through study the mind is made new
University of Sydney	Sidere mens eadem mutato	Latin	The stars change, [but] the mind [remains] the same
University of Technology, Sydney	Think. Change. Do.	English
University of Western Australia	Seek Wisdom	English
University of Western Sydney	Bringing knowledge to life	English

Bahamas

University	Motto	Language	Translation
The College of The Bahamas	Knowledge, Truth, Integrity	English	"Knowledge, Truth, Integrity"

Belgium

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"
Universiteit Gent	Inter Utrumque	Latin	"In Between Both Extremes"

Botswana

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

Brazil

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 Presbiteriana Mackenzie	Tradição e Pioneirismo na Educação	Portuguese	"Tradition and pioneering in Education"
Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri	Sapientia et Libertas	Latin	"Wisdom and Freedom"
Universidade Estadual do Ceará	Lumen Ad Viem	Latin	"Enlightening life"
Universidade Federal de Alagoas	Scientia ad Sapientiam	Latin	"Knowledge for Wisdom"

Canada

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Acadia University	In pulvere vinces	Latin	In dust, you conquer
Atlantic Baptist University	Christus Praeeminens	Latin	Christ is preeminent
Bishop's University	Recti cultus pectora roborant	Latin	Sound learning strengthens the spirit
Brandon University	Aletheuontes de en Agape	Greek	Speaking the truth in love
Brock University	Surgite!	Latin	Push on!
Cape Breton University	Theid Dìchioll Air Thoiseach	Scottish Gaelic	Perseverance will Triumph
Carleton University	Ours the Task Eternal	English
Concordia University	Real education for the real world	English
Dalhousie University	Ora et Labora	Latin	Pray and work
École Polytechnique de Montréal	Ut tensio sic vis	Latin	As the extension, the force
Lakehead University	Vos persolvo pro angustus obvius	Latin	Achievement through effort
Laurentian University	Emitte lucem et veritatem	Latin	Send forth thy light and thy truth
McGill University	Grandescunt aucta labore	Latin	By work, all things increase and grow
McMaster University	Τα παντα εν Χριστωι συνεστηκεν	Greek	All things cohere in Christ
Memorial University of Newfoundland	Provehito in Altum	Latin	Launch forth into the deep
Mount Allison University	Litterae, Religio, Scientia	Latin	Writing, Divinity, Knowledge
Mount Royal University	Quam Bene Non Quantum	Latin	How well, not how much
Mount Saint Vincent University	Veritas ad Deum ducit	Latin	Truth leads to God
Nipissing University	Integritas	Latin	Integrity
Nova Scotia Agricultural College	Mens agitat molem	Latin	mind over matter
Queen's University	Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas	Latin	Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times
Royal Military College of Canada	Truth, Duty, Valour	English	French: Vérité, Devoir, Vaillance
Royal Roads University	Living Our Learning	English
Ryerson University	Mente et Artificio	Latin	With mind and hand
Saint Francis Xavier University	Quaecumque Sunt Vera	Latin	Whatsoever things are true
Saint Mary's University	Age Quod Agis	Latin	What you do, do well
St. Mary's University College, Calgary	In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen	Latin	In Your Light I See Light
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 reasons of realities
University of King's College	Deo Legi Regi Gregi	Latin	For God, Law, King, People
University of Lethbridge	Fiat Lux	Latin	Let there be light
University of Manitoba	Floreat	Latin	"Flourish" or "Prosper"
University of New Brunswick	Sapere Aude	Latin	Dare to know / Dare to be wise
University of Northern British Columbia	En Cha Huná	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 Master of Science
University of Prince Edward Island	Faith, Knowledge, Service	English
University of Regina	As One Who Serves	English
University of Saskatchewan	Deo et Patriae	Latin	For God and Country
University of Sherbrooke	Veritatem in charitate	Latin	Truth in charity
University of Toronto	Velut arbor ævo	Latin	As a tree with the passage of time
University of Victoria	Let there be light (shown in Hebrew characters) and Multitudo sapoentum sanitas orbis	Latin	A multitude of the wise is the health of the world
University of Waterloo	Concordia cum veritate	Latin	In harmony with truth
University of Western Ontario	Veritas et Utilitas	Latin	Truth and usefulness
University of Windsor	Bonitatem, disciplinam, scientiam	Latin	Goodness, discipline, knowledge
University of Winnipeg	Lux et Veritas Floreant	Latin	Let Light and Truth Flourish
Wilfrid Laurier University	Veritas Omnia Vincit	Latin	Truth conquers all
York University	Tentanda via	Latin	The way must be tried

Chile

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso	Fides et Labor	Latin	Faith and work
Federico Santa María Technical University	Ex Umbra in Solem	Latin	From the shadow into the sun
Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences	Veritas Humanitatis Lux	Latin	Truth is the light of mankind
University of Santiago, Chile	Labor Lætitia Nostra	Latin	Work is our joy

China

University	Motto	Language	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"
Shanghai International Studies University	格高志远，学贯中外	Chinese	"Interity,Vision and Academic Excellence"
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications	厚德 博学 敬业 乐群	Chinese	"Virtue, erudite, dedication, companionship"
Sun Yat-sen University	博学审问慎思明辨笃行	Chinese	"Study extensively; Enquire accurately; Reflect carefully; Discriminate clearly; Practise earnestly"
Chongqing University	耐劳苦 尚俭朴 勤学业 爱国家	Chinese	"Endurance, thrifty, diligence, patriotism"
Southeast University	止于至善	Chinese	"Strive for Perfection"
Huazhong University of Science and Technology	明德 厚学 求是 创新	Chinese	"Illustrious virtue, erudite, truth-seeking, innovation"
Peking University	(No formal motto)
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 alma mater"[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	"Indomitable Aspiration and Unbigoted Open-mindedness"
Wuhan University	自强 弘毅 求是 拓新	Chinese	"Get bestirred, Develop perseverance, Aspire after truth and Blaze new trails"
Beijing University of Technology	不息为体 日新为道	Chinese	""
Ocean University Of China	海纳百川，取则行远	Chinese
浙江大学	求是创新	Chinese
宁波大学	实事求是，经世致用	Chinese	"Truth and pragmatism."
武汉大学	自强弘毅求是拓新	Chinese
南京大学	诚朴雄伟 励学敦行	Chinese
北京师大	学为人师 行为世范	Chinese
山东大学	气有浩然 学无止境	Chinese
南开大学	允公允能 日新月异	Chinese
人民大学	实事求是	Chinese
北京外国语大学	团结紧张严肃活泼	Chinese
同济大学	严谨求实团结创新	Chinese
暨南大学	忠信笃敬	Chinese
厦门大学	自强不息 止于至善	Chinese	"Strive unremittingly towards perfection"
哈尔滨工业大学	规格严格 功夫到家	Chinese
中山大学	博学审问慎思明辨笃行	Chinese
四川师大	重德，博学，务实，尚美	Chinese
北京邮电大学	厚德博学敬业乐群	Chinese
北京理工大学	团结勤奋求实创新	Chinese
中国农业大学	博大精深	Chinese
北京舞蹈学院	文舞相融 德艺双馨	Chinese
北京航空航天大学	德才兼备,知行合一	Chinese
中国地质大学	艰苦朴素，求真务实	Chinese
中国政法大学	厚德明法格物致公	Chinese
北京交通大学	知行	Chinese
首都师范大学	为学为师，求实求新	Chinese
北京体育大学	爱国拼搏求实创新	Chinese
北京林业大学	养青松正气 法竹梅风骨	Chinese
原北京医科大学	勤奋 严谨 求实 创新	Chinese
中国民航学院	笃学精博、严谨创新	Chinese
中国海洋大学	海纳百川，取则行远	Chinese
石油大学	勤奋严谨求实创新	Chinese
中国青年政治学院	实事求是 朝气蓬勃	Chinese
华东师大	求实创造为人师表	Chinese
华南师范大学	艰苦奋斗，严谨治学，求实创新，为人师表	Chinese
东北师范大学	勤奋创新，为人师表	Chinese
云南师范大学	刚毅坚卓	Chinese
华中师范大学	求实创新，立德树人	Chinese
漳州师院校训	学高为师，德高为范	Chinese
广西师范大学	学高为师 身正为范	Chinese
河南师范大学	厚德博学、止于至善	Chinese
中国协和医科大学	严谨 博精 创新 奉献	Chinese
中南财经政法大学校训	博文明理 厚德济世	Chinese
对外经济贸易大学	诚信、博学、求索、笃行	Chinese
东北财经大学	博学济世	Chinese
国家会计学院	不作假账	Chinese
东北财经大学	博学济世	Chinese
上海财大	经世济国	Chinese
江西财经大学	信敏廉毅	Chinese
西安交大	精勤求学、敦笃励志、果毅力行、忠恕任事。	Chinese
西安理工大学	祖国 荣誉 责任	Chinese
电子科技大学	团结、勤奋、求实、创新	Chinese
中国科技大学	红专并进，理实交融(应该是这个)	Chinese
华中科技大学	明德厚学，求是创新	Chinese
南理工	团结献身求是创新	Chinese
上海交大	饮水思源，爱国荣校	Chinese
大连理工	团结 进取 求实 创新	Chinese
华南理工	团结 勤奋 求实 创新	Chinese
华东理工大学	大学之道，在明明德，在新民，在止于至善	Chinese
西安理工大学	博学之 审问之 慎思之 明辨之 笃行之	Chinese
武汉理工大学	勤奋严谨 求实创新	Chinese
太原理工大学	求实、创新	Chinese
西南交通大学	精勤求学，敦笃励志；果毅力行，忠恕任事	Chinese
西安建筑科技大学	自强、笃实、求源、创新	Chinese
西北工业	公诚勇毅	Chinese
南京工业大学	明德厚学，沉毅笃行	Chinese
河南农业大学	团结勤奋严谨求实	Chinese
华中农业大学	团结勤俭求是奋进	Chinese
华南农业大学	修德 博学 求实 创新	Chinese
兰州商学院	自由之精神 独立之人格	Chinese
云南大学	立一等品格 求一等学识 成一等事业	Chinese
苏大	养天地正气，法古今完人	Chinese
兰州大学	勤奋　求实　创新	Chinese
山西大学	登崇俊良 求真至善	Chinese
东北大学	自强不息，知行合一	Chinese
天津大学	实事求是	Chinese
上海大学	自强不息，求实创新	Chinese
吉林大学	求实创新，励志图强	Chinese
矿大	勤奋求实进取奉献	Chinese
西北大学	公诚勤朴	Chinese
四川大学	海纳百川 有容乃大	Chinese
河南大学	明德新民，至于至善	Chinese
广东外语外贸大学	学贯中西，明德尚行	Chinese
江苏警官学院	无私奉献	Chinese
黑龙江大学	参天尽物 博学慎思	Chinese
河海大学	艰苦朴素，实事求是，严格要求，勇于探索	Chinese
烟台大学	勤奋创新育德守纪	Chinese
湘潭大学	博学笃行，盛德日新	Chinese
河北大学	实事求是，笃学诚行	Chinese
大连大学	文明自强，求是创新	Chinese
青岛大学	博学笃志，明德求真，守正出奇	Chinese
长安大学(长大)	求实 笃学 务实 创新	Chinese
江苏大学	博学、求是、明德	Chinese
湖南大学	实事求是 敢为人先	Chinese
燕京大学	自由、博爱、民主	Chinese
集美大学	诚以待人，毅以处事	Chinese
红河学院	里仁明德.	Chinese
燕山大学	厚德树人 博学济世	Chinese
上海水产大学	团结敬业 求实创新	Chinese
川大	坚韧不怠，日进有功	Chinese

Colombia

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga - UNAB	Liderazgo para el futuro	Spanish	Leadership for the future
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Seccional Bucaramanga - UPB	Excelencia con sentido humano	Spanish	Excellence with human sense

Costa Rica

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Universidad de Costa Rica	Lucem aspicio	Latin	Towards light

Denmark

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Aalborg University	Viis Novis	Latin	"New ways"
University of Aarhus	Solidum petit in profundis	Latin	"Seek a firm footing in the depths"
University of Copenhagen	Coelestem adspicit lucem	Latin	"It looks at the celestial light"

Ecuador

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES)	Non progredi regredi est	Latin	Not going forward, is going backwards

Fiji

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

Finland

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

France

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Académie de Bordeaux	Crescam et Lucebo	Latin	I shall grow and I shall shine
University of Paris	Hic et ubique terrarum	Latin	Here and anywhere on earth
Sciences Po	Excellence, Innovation, Diversité	French	Excellence, Innovation, Diversity

Germany

University	Motto	Language	Translation
RWTH Aachen University	Zukunft beginnt bei uns	German	Future starts with us
Free University of Berlin	Veritas - Iustitia - Libertas	Latin	Truth - Justice - Freedom
University of Freiburg	Die Wahrheit wird euch frei machen	German	The truth will make you free
Darmstadt University of Technology	Mens agitat molem	Latin	Mind drives matter
Hannover Medical School	Unitas Libertas Caritas	Latin	Unity Liberty Charity
Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg	Semper apertus	Latin	Always open
University of Kiel	Pax optima rerum	Latin	Peace is the greatest good
Technische Universität Dresden	Wissen schafft Brücken.	German	Knowledge becomes bridges.
University of Mannheim	In Omnibus Veritas	Latin	In All the Truth
Technische Universität München	Zuhause in Bayern, erfolgreich in der Welt. Die unternehmerische Universität.	German	At home in Bavaria, successful in the world. The enterpreneurial University.
University of Potsdam	Klein aber fein	German	Small but excellent
University of Rostock	Traditio et Innovatio	Latin	Tradition and innovation

Hong Kong

University	Motto	Language	Translation
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.
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
City University of Hong Kong	Officium et Civitas/ 敬業樂群。	Latin/Contemporary Chinese	Dedicate to work and study; deal with others cheerfully and harmoniously
Hong Kong Polytechnic University	開物成務 勵學利民。	Classical Chinese	To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind
Hong Kong Baptist University	篤信力行。	Classical Chinese	Trust and Act
Lingnan University	作育英才，服務社會。	Chinese	Education for Service

Hungary

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Szeged	Veritas. Virtus. Libertas.	Latin	Truth. Courage. Freedom.
Eötvös Loránd University	A tudás közössége	Hungarian	The community of knowledge.
Corvinus University	Scientia mea - adiutor meus	Latin	My knowledge is my helper.

India

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Mumbai	शीलष्टतफला विद्या	Sanskrit	The Fruit of Learning is Character and Righteous Conduct.
University of Delhi	निष्ठा धृति: सत्यम	Sanskrit	Dedicated to the Truth
University of Pune	य: क्रियावान् स पण्डितः	Sanskrit	He who is industrious is learned
University of Calcutta	Advancement of Learning	English
Visva Bharati University	Yatra visvam bhavatyekanidam	Sanskrit	Where the world makes a home in a single nest
Visvesvaraya Technological University	Modalu mānavanāgu	Kannada	Above all, be human

Indonesia

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Institut Teknologi Bandung	In Harmonia Progressio	Latin	Progress in Harmony
Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta	Knowledge Piety Integrity	English
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember	Cerdas Ulet Kreatif	Bahasa	Intelligent Tough Creative
Institut Pertanian Bogor	Searching and Serving The Best	English

Italy

University	Motto	Language	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 has been here / The future has stopped by here
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies	Praestantia ut disciplina / L'eccellenza come disciplina	Latin/Italian	Committed to excellence
University of Bologna	Alma mater studiorum	Latin	Nourishing mother of the studies
University of Padua	Universa Universis Patavina Libertas	Latin	Liberty of Padua, universally and for all
University of Pisa	In Supremae Dignitatis	Latin	In the highest dignity
University of Venice (Ca' Foscari)	Venetiarum universitas in domo Foscari	Latin	University of the Venices in Foscari's house
University of Naples (Federico II)	Ad scientiarum haustum et seminarium doctrinarum	Latin	A seminary for those drawn to fields of knowledge and doctrine.

Japan

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Rikkyo University	Pro Deo et Patria	Latin	For God and Country

South Korea

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Chung-Ang University (CAU)	의에 죽고 참에 살자 (Euhe jookgo chame salja)	Korean	Live in Truth, Live for Justice
Sookmyung Women's University	정숙, 현명, 정대 (Jeongsook, Hyunmyung, Jeongdae)	Korean	Modesty, Wisdom, and Justice
Ewha Womans University	진, 선, 미 (Jin, Seon, Mi)	Korean	Truth, Goodness, Beauty
Sogang University	Obedire Veritati	Latin	Be obedient to the truth.
Soongsil University	진리와 봉사 (Jilliwa Bongsa)	Korean	Truth and Service.
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	English
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. [John 8:32]
Korea University	자유, 정의, 진리 (Jayu, Jungeu, Jinli)	Korean	Freedom, Justice, Truth
Hanyang University	사랑의 실천 (Sarang-eui shilcheon)	Korean	Love in Truth and in Deed.
Hongik University	Pro Hominum Beneficio	Latin	Act of kindness for the human kind

Latvia

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

Lebanon

University	Motto	Language	Translation
American University of Beirut	That they may have life and have it more abundantly	English	[John 10:10]

Madagascar

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

Malaysia

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Multimedia University	Bridging Boundaries, Connecting Minds	English
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 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

Mexico

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Universidad de las Américas, Puebla - UDLA	Sapientia, Pax, Fraternitas	Latin	Wisdom, Peace, Brotherhood
Universidad Anahuac- UAX	Vince in bono malum	Latin	Conquer evil with good.
Universidad Tecnologica de Mexico - UNITEC	Ciencia y Técnica con Humanismo	Spanish	Science and technics with humanism
Autonomous University of Campeche	Del Enigma sin Albas a Triángulos de Luz	Spanish	From Mystery Without a Dawn to Triangles of Light
Universidad de Monterrey	Homo Hominis in Servitio Perficitur	Latin	The man only becomes a man when provides service
Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon	Alere Flammam Veritatis	Latin	To feed the flame of truth.
Autonomous University of Chihuahua	Luchar para Lograr, Lograr para Dar	Spanish	Fight to Achieve, Achieve to Give
Insituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México - ITAM	Los mejores profesores para los mejores estudiantes	Spanish	The best teachers for the best students.
Universidad Iberoamericana	La Verdad Nos Hará Libres	Spanish	The truth will set us free. [John 8:32]
Universidad Juarez Autonoma de Tabasco	Estudio en la Duda, Acción en la Fe	Spanish	Study in doubtful things, action in the Faith.
University of Guadalajara	Piensa y Trabaja	Spanish	Think and Work
Sonora Institute of Technology	Educar para trascender	Spanish	Educate to transcend
Universidad de Sonora	El saber de mis hijos hará mi grandeza	Spanish	The knowledge of my children will be my greatness
National Autonomous University of Mexico	Por mi raza hablará el espíritu	Spanish	For my people the Spirit will speak
National Polytechnic Institute	La técnica al servicio de la patria	Spanish	The technique to the service of the fatherland
Universidad Veracruzana	Lis de Veracruz, Arte, Ciencia, Luz	Spanish	Lily of Veracruz, Art, Science, Light
Universidad Autonoma Agraria Antonio Narro	Alma Terra Mater	Latin	Kindly Mother Earth

The Netherlands

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Eindhoven University of Technology	Mens Agitat Molem	Latin	The mind moves matter
Erasmus University	Main port of knowledge	English
Groningen University	Verbum domini lucerna pedibus nostris	Latin	The word of the Lord is a light for our feet
Kampen Theological University	In lumine tuo videmus lumen	Latin	In Your Light we see the light
Leiden University	Praesidium Libertatis	Latin	Bastion of Freedom
Universiteit Maastricht	International and Innovative	English
Nyenrode Business Universiteit	The Spirit of Enterprise	English
Open University	Ik sta open voor studeren	Dutch	I am open for studying
Radboud University Nijmegen	In Dei Nomine Feliciter	Latin	May we proceed with happiness in God's name
Tilburg University	Understanding Society	English
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	Just extraordinary
Wageningen University	For quality of life	English

New Zealand

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

Pakistan

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad	The University brings out all abilities, including incapability	English
University of Karachi	رَبِّ زدْنيِ علماً	Arabic	O my Lord! Advance me in Knowledge
Institute of Management Sciences, Lahore	Where Aims Become Achievement	English
Institute of Business Administration (Karachi)	Leadership and Ideas for Tomorrow	English
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology	We Aim to Inspire	English

Paraguay

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Catholic University of Asunción	In Principio Erat Verbum - Genuit Nos Verbo Veritatis	Latin	In the Beginning was the Word - He Has Begotten Us by the Word of Truth [John 1:1], [James 1:18]
National University of Asunción	Vitam Impendere Vero	Latin	To stake one's life on what is true. - Juvenal, Satires, IV, 91.

Perú

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Pontifical Catholic University of Perú	Et Lux in Tenebris Lucet	Latin	And the Light Shone in the Dark

Philippines

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Adamson University	My Faith in God Almighty	English
Ateneo de Davao University	Fortes In Fide	Latin	Strong In Faith
Ateneo de Manila University	Lux In Domino	Latin	Light In The Lord
Ateneo de Naga University	Primum Regnum Dei	Latin	First, The Kingdom Of God
Ateneo de Zamboanga University	Pro Deo et Patria	Latin	For God And Country
Arellano University	Pro Deo et Patria	Latin	For God and Country
Centro Escolar University	Ciencia y Virtud	Spanish	Science and Virtue
Colegio de San Juan de Letran	Deus, Patria, Letran	Latin/Spanish	For God, Country, Letran
De La Salle University	Religio, Mores, Cultura	Latin	Religion, Morals, Culture
Far Eastern University	Love of Fatherland and God	English
Laguna State Polytechnic University	Agriculture, Fisheries, Technology	English
Loyola College of Culion	Fortes in Fide	Latin	Strong In Faith
Lyceum of the Philippines University	Veritas et Fortitudo, Pro Deo et Patria	Latin	Truth and Courage, For God and Country
Malayan Colleges Laguna	Excellence and Virtue	English
New Era University	Godliness is the Foundation of Knowledge.	English
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila	Karunungan, Kaunlaran, Kadakilaan	Filipino	Wisdom, Prosperity, Honor
Philippine Normal University	Truth, Excellence, Service	English
Polytechnic University of the Philippines	Tanglaw ng Bayan	Filipino	The Torch of the Nation
San Beda College	Fides, Scientia, Virtus	Latin	Faith, Knowledge, Virtue
Saint Louis University	Sapientia Aedificat	Latin	Wisdom Builds
Silliman University	Via, Veritas, Vita	Latin	The Way, The Truth, The Life
University of the Assumption	Scientia, Virtus, et Communitas	Latin	Knowledge, Virtue, Community Service
University of Asia and the Pacific	Unitas	Latin	Unity
University of Perpetual Help	Character Building is Nation Building	English
University of the Philippines (System)	Honor and Excellence	English
University of San Agustin	Virtus et Scientia	Latin	Virtue and Science
University of Santo Tomas	Veritas in Caritate	Latin	Truth in Charity
University of San Carlos	Scientia Virtus Devotio	Latin	Knowledge, Virtues and Devotion
University of San Jose - Recoletos	Caritas et Scientia	Latin	Love and Knowledge
West Visayas State University	Service, Harmony, Excellence	English
Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan	Veritas Liberabit Vos	Latin	The Truth Shall Set You Free
St. Paul University	Caritas Veritas Scientia	Latin	Love, Truth and Knowledge

Poland

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Łódź	Veritas et Libertas	Latin	Truth and Liberty
Jagiellonian University	Plus ratio quam vis	Latin	Let reason prevail over force
AGH University of Science and Technology	Labore creata, labori et scientiae servio	Latin	Created in labour, I serve labour and science

Portugal

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Lisbon[4]	Ad Lucem	Latin	To the Light
Portuguese Open University[5]	Ad Astra	Latin	To the Stars
New University of Lisbon[6]	Omnis Civitas Contra Se Divisa Non Stabit	Latin	All the city divided against itself will not remain
Lusíada University[7]	Sol Lucet Omnibus	Latin	The sun shines over everyone
University of Évora[8]	Honesto Estudo com Longa Experiência Misturado	Portuguese	Honest Study mixed with Long Experience
Catholic University of Portugal[9]	Veritati	Latin	Truth
University of Aveiro[10]	Theoria, Poiesis, Praxis	Latin	Theory, Poetry, Action
Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies[11]	Humani nihil alienum	Latin	Nothing human is strange to me
University of Porto[12]	Virtus Unita Fortius Agit	Latin	The united virtue is the strongest
University of Beira Interior[13]	Scientia et Labore Altiora Petimus	Latin	Science and Work aim higher things
University of Trás-os-Montes and Upper Douro[14]	Scientia et labore omnia adipiscere	Latin	Science and Work to obtain all

Russia

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia	Scientia unescamus[15]	Latin	We unite with knowledge
St. Petersburg State University	Hic tuta perennat	Latin	Here we stay in peace
State University – Higher School of Economics	Non scolae sed vitae discimus	Latin	We do not learn for the school, but for life
Orenburg State Institute of Management (OSIM)	'	Latin	Our students do us proud

Singapore

University	Motto	Language	Translation
National University of Singapore	Towards a Global Knowledge Enterprise	English

Sri Lanka

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Sri Jayewardenepura	Vijja Uppaththang Settah[16]	Sanskrit	Science is the Greatest of that which is born.

South Africa

University	Motto	Language	Translation
North-West University, Potchefstroom	In U Lig[17]	Afrikaans	"In Thy Light"
Rhodes University	Vis, virtus, veritas[18]	Latin	"Strength, courage, truth"
Stellenbosch University	Pectora roborant cultus recti[19]	Latin	"Sound learning strengthens the spirit"
University of Cape Town	Spes Bona[20]	Latin	"Good Hope"
University of Fort Hare	In lumine tuo videbimus lumen[21]	Latin	"In Thy light we see light"
University of the Free State	In Deo Sapientiae Lux [22]	Latin	"In God is the Light of Wisdom"
University of Pretoria	Ad Destinatum Persequor[23]	Latin	"Pursuing towards destiny"
University of South Africa	Pro Gentibus Sapientia[24]	Latin	"Learning in Service to Humanity"
University of the Western Cape	Respice Prospice[25]	Latin	"look to the future, learn from the past"
University of the Witwatersrand	Scientia et Labore[26]	Latin	"Knowledge and Labour"
University of Venda	Knowledge is Precious [27]	English
University of Zululand	Diligentia Cresco[28]	Latin	"By Diligence we shall lead"

Spain

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid	Technica impendi nationi	Latin	Technology impulses nations
Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio	Bonum est diffusivum sui[citation needed]	Latin	Goodness is diffusive of itself
Universidad del País Vasco	Eman ta zabal zazu	Basque	Give and spread it
Universidade da Coruña	Hac luce	Latin	With (the use of) light
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid	Quid ultra faciam?	Latin	What more should I do?
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid	Homo homini sacra res	Latin	Man must be sacred for man
Complutense University	Libertas Perfundet Omnia Luce	Latin	Freedom pours light around
Universidad de Almería	In lumine sapientia	Latin	In sunlight, wisdom
Universidad de Burgos	In itinere veritas[citation needed]	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[citation needed]	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 Nacional de Educación a Distancia	Omnibus Mobilibus Mobilior Sapientia	Latin	Of all the things that move, knowledge moves the fastest
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria	Ad Orbem per Technicam	Latin	To the world through technics
Universitat Politècnica de València	Ex Technica Progressio	Latin	Progress through technics
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
Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo	Sapere Aude	Latin	Dare to think / Dare to know
Universitat de Barcelona	Libertas Perfundet Omnia Luce	Latin	Freedom pours light around

Sweden

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Chalmers University of Technology	Avancez	French	Advance (go forward)
Lund University	Ad utrumque	Latin	Prepared for both
University of Gothenburg	Tradita innovare innovata tradere	Latin	A Tradition of Invention, an Inventor of Tradition
University of Uppsala	Gratiae veritas naturae	Latin	Truth through God's mercy and nature

Taiwan (Republic of China)

University	Motto	Language	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
Cheng Kung University	格理致知	Traditional Chinese
Providence University	進德、修業	Traditional Chinese	VIRTUS CUM SCIENTIA

Thailand

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Mahidol University	อตฺตานํ อุปมํ กเร	Pali	One ought to exemplarily conduct oneself
Thammasat University	เป็นเลิศ เป็นธรรม ร่วมนำสังคม	Thai	Be the finest, be the fairness, be the main engine of the society

Togo

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

Turkey

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Hacettepe University	Timeo hominem unius libri	Latin	I fear of a man with a single book
Middle East Technical University	Scientia Dux Vitae Certissimus	Latin	Science is the truest guide in life
Istanbul Bilgi University	Non scholae sed vitae discimus	Latin	We do not learn for the school, but for life

Ukraine

University	Motto	Language	Translation
Crimea State Medical University	Scientia Potentia Est[29]	Latin	For also knowledge itself is power
Kyiv-Mohyla Academy	Tempus fugit, Academia sempiterna	Latin	Time is running, Academy is eternal
Lviv Polytechnic	Litteris et artibus	Latin	Art & Science
Lviv University	Раtriаe dесоri сіvibus еducаndis	Latin	Educated citizens - glory of the Motherland
National Aviation University	Vivere! Vincere! Creare!	Latin	Live! Create! Overcome!
University of Kiev	Utilitas honor et gloria	Latin	Utility Honor and Glory
Ukrainian Catholic University	Nosce te ipsum	Latin	Know Thyself

United Kingdom

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Aberdeen	Initium sapientiæ timor domini	Latin	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Aberystwyth University	Nid Byd, Byd Heb Wybodaeth	Welsh	A world without knowledge is no world at all
University of the Arts London	A Creative Constellation	English
Aston University	Forward	English
Bangor University	Gorau Dawn Deall	Welsh	The best gift is knowledge
University of Bath	Generatim discite cultus	Latin	Learn each field of study according to its kind
University of Birmingham	Per Ardua Ad Alta	Latin	Through efforts to high things
Birmingham City University	Age Quod Agis	Latin	Do what you are doing; attend to your business
Bournemouth University	Discere Mutari Est	Latin	To Learn is to Change
School of Oriental and African Studies	Knowledge is power	English
University of Bradford	Give invention light	English
University of Bristol	Vim promovet insitam	Latin	(Learning) promotes one's innate power
University of Buckingham	Alis Volans Propriis	Latin	Flying On Our Own Wings
Buckinghamshire New University	Arte et industria	Latin	By Art and Industry
University of Cambridge	Hinc lucem et pocula sacra	Latin	From here, light and sacred draughts
Canterbury Christ Church University	Veritas liberabit vos	Latin	The truth shall make you free
Cardiff University	Gwirionedd Undod A Chytgord	Welsh	Truth, Unity and Harmony
University of Central Lancashire	Ex solo ad solem	Latin	From the Ground to the Sun
University of Chester	Qui docet in doctrina	Latin	He that teacheth, on teaching
University of Chichester	Docendo discimus	Latin	By teaching, we learn
City University, London	To serve mankind	English
Cranfield University	Post nubes, lux	Latin	Out of darkness, light
De Montfort University	Excellentia et studium	Latin	Excellence and zeal
University of Derby	Experientia Docet	Latin	Experience Teaches
University of Dundee	Magnificat anima mea dominum	Latin	My soul doth magnify the Lord
Durham University	Fundamenta eius super montibus sanctis	Latin	Her foundations are upon the holy hills
University of East Anglia	Do Different	English
Edge Hill University	In Scientia Opportunitas	Latin	In knowledge there is opportunity
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
Royal Holloway, University of London	Esse quam videre	Latin	To be, rather than to seem
Swansea University	Gweddw crefft heb ei dawn	Welsh	Technical skill is bereft without culture
University College London	Cuncti adsint meritaeque expectent praemia palmae	Latin	Let all come who by merit most deserve reward
University of Edinburgh	Nec temere, nec timide[citation needed]	Latin	Neither rashly nor timidly
University of Essex	Thought the harder, heart the keener	English
University of Exeter	Lucem sequimur	Latin	We follow the light
University of Glamorgan	Success Through Endeavour	English
University of Glasgow	Via, Veritas, Vita	Latin	The Way, the Truth, and 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	Libertas per Sapientam	Latin	Through Wisdom, Liberty
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
Loughborough University	Veritate, Scientia, Labore	Latin	By Truth, By Science and, By labour
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
Staffordshire University	Create the difference	English
University of St Andrews	Αιέν αριστεύειν	Greek	Ever to be the best
University of Sussex	Be Still and Know	English
University of Teesside	Facta Non Verba	Latin	Deeds Not Words
University of Wales College of Medicine	Gwybod Medr Iachau	Welsh	Knowledge enables cures
University of Warwick	Mens agitat molem	Latin	Mind over matter
University of York	In limine sapientiæ	Latin	On the threshold of wisdom

United States

University	Motto	Language	Translation
University of Nevada Las Vegas	Omnia Pro Patria	Latin	Everything, all things for country
Appalachian State University	Esse Quam Videri	Latin	To be, rather than to seem
University of Alaska Fairbanks	Ad Summum	Latin	To the top
University of Houston	In tempore	Latin	In time
Albright College	Veritas et Justita	Latin	Truth and Justice
American University	Pro deo et patria	Latin	For God and Country
Amherst College	Terras Irradient	Latin	Let them give light to the world
Andrews University	Corpus, Mens, Spiritus	Latin	Body, Mind, Spirit
Angelo State University	Fiat Lux	Latin	Let there be light
University of Arkansas	Veritate Duce Progredi	Latin	To Advance with Truth as our Guide
Auburn University	For The Advancement of Science and Arts	English
Barton College	Habebunt Lumen Vitae	Latin	They shall have the light of life
Belmont Abbey College	That in all things God may be glorified.	English
Bob Jones University	Petimus Credimus	Latin	We seek, we trust
Boston College	Αιεν αριστευειν	Greek	Ever to Excel
Boston University	Learning, Virtue, Piety	English
Bowdoin College	Ut Aquila Versus Coelum	Latin	As an eagle towards the sky
Brandeis University	Truth Even Unto its Innermost Parts	English
University of Bridgeport	Educating for the Real World	English
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	English
California Institute of Technology	The truth shall make you free	English
California State University, Chico	Today decides tomorrow	English
Caldwell College	Sapientia Et Scientia	Latin	Wisdom and Knowledge
Campbell University	Ad astra per aspera	Latin	To the stars through difficulties
Canisius College	Where leaders are made	English
Cardinal Stritch University	Ut Probetis Potiora	Latin	To value the better things
Carnegie Mellon University	My heart is in the work	English
Catawba College	Scholarship, Character, Culture, Service	English
The Catholic University of America	Deus Lux Mea Est	Latin	God Is My Light
College of Charleston	Sepiemtia ipsa libertas	Latin	Knowledge itself is liberty
University of Chicago	Crescat scientia; vita excolatur	Latin	Let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched
Chowan University	Lux et Veritas	Latin	Light and Truth
Christian Brothers University	Virtus et Scientia	Latin	Character and Knowledge
University of Cincinnati	Juncta Juvant; Alta Petit	Latin	Strength in Unity; She Seeks the Heights
Claremont McKenna College	Crescit cum commercio civitas	Latin	Civilization prospers with commerce
Colby College	Lux Mentis Scientia	Latin	Knowledge is the Light of the Mind
College of Mount Saint Vincent	Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me.	Latin	Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge.
University of Colorado	Λαμψατω το φώσ υμών	Greek	Let your light shine
Columbia University	In lumine Tuo videbimus lumen	Latin	In Thy light shall we see light
Cornell University	I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study – Ezra Cornell, 1865	English
Crichton College	Think. Grow. Change.	English
University of Dallas	Veritatem, Justitam diligite	Latin	Love ye Truth and Justice
Dartmouth College	Vox clamantis in deserto	Latin	A voice crying in the wilderness
University of Denver	Pro Scientia et Religione	Latin	For Knowledge and Religion
Davidson College	Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas	Latin	Let Learning Be Cherished Where Liberty Has Arisen
DePaul University	Viam sapientiae monstrabo tibi.	Latin	I will show you the way of wisdom.
Dominican University (Illinois)	Caritas et Veritas	Latin	Love and Truth
Drew University	δωρεαν ελαβετε δωρεαν δοτε	Greek	Freely you have received, Freely give (Matthew 10:8)
Drexel University	Science, Industry, Art	English
Duke University	Eruditio et Religio	Latin	Erudition and Religion
Duquesne University	Spiritus est qui vivificat	Latin	It is the Spirit that giveth life
East Carolina University	Servire	Latin	To Serve
East Stroudsburg University	'	Latin	Prepare to serve
Eastern Nazarene College	Via, Veritas, Vita	Latin	The Way, the Truth, and the Life
Emory University	Cor prudentis possedibit scientia	Latin	The wise heart will possess knowledge
The Evergreen State College	Omnia Extares	Latin	Let It All Hang Out
The Florida State University	Vires, Artes, Mores	Latin	Strength, Skill, Character
University of Florida	Civium in moribus rei publicae salus	Latin	The welfare of the state depends upon the morals of its citizens
Fordham University	Sapientia et Doctrina	Latin	Wisdom and Learning
Furman University	Christo et Doctrinae	Latin	For Christ and Learning
Gallaudet University	Ethpatach	Syriac	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
University of Georgia	Et docere et rerum exquirere causas	Latin	To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things
Georgia Institute of Technology	Progress and Service (formerly "To Know, To Do, To Be")	English
University of Great Falls	In lumine tuo, videmus lumen	Latin	In Your Light we see the light
Greensboro College	Palma Non Sine Pulvere	Latin	No reward without effort
Grinnell College	Veritas et Humanitas	Latin	Truth and Humanity
Guilford College	I strive for wisdom and virtue	English
Hampshire College	Non Satis Scire	Latin	To Know Is Not Enough
Harvard University	Veritas	Latin	Truth
Hendrix College	Eις ανδρα τελειον	Greek	Unto the whole person (Ephesians 4:13)
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	English
University of Illinois	Learning and Labor	English
Illinois State University	Gladly we Learn and Teach	English
Indiana University	Lux et Veritas	Latin	Light and Truth
University of Indianapolis	Education for Service	English
James Madison University	Knowledge is Liberty	English
John Jay College of Criminal Justice	Educating of Justice	English
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	English
University of Kansas	Videbo visionem hanc magnam quare non comburatur rubus	Latin	I will see this great sight, how the bush does not burn
University of Kentucky	Dream, Challenge, Succeed	English
Lindenwood University	Natura et Doctrina	Latin	Character and Learning
Lees-McRae College	In Montibus, Ex Montibus, Pro Montibus	Latin	In the mountains, of the mountains, for the mountains
Lenoir-Rhyne University	ἡ ἀλήθεια ἐλευθερώσει ὑμᾶς	Greek	The truth shall set you free
Loyola Marymount University	Ad maiorem Dei gloriam — Tua Luce Dirige	Latin	For the greater glory of God. — Direct us by thy light.
Loyola University Chicago	Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam	Latin	For the greater glory of God
University of Louisiana at Monroe	Seek the Truth	English
Louisiana Tech University	Non Sibi Sed Suis	Latin	Not for one's self, but for one's own
Macalester College	Natura et Revelatio Coeli Gemini	Latin	Nature and Revelation are twin sisters of heaven
Marietta College	Lux Et Veritas	Latin	Light and Truth
University of Maryland	Fatti maschii, parole femine	Italian	Manly deeds, womanly words
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
Miami University	Prodesse Quam Conspici	Latin	To Accomplish Rather Than To Be Conspicuous
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
Mississippi College	Veritas et Virtus	Latin	Truth and Virtue
University of Missouri	Salus Populi	Latin	The Welfare of the People
Montana State University - Billings	Access and Excellence	English
Montclair State University	Carpe Diem	Latin	Seize The day
Montreat College	Esse Quam Videri	Latin	To Be, Rather Than To Seem
Morehead State University	Lux	Latin	Light
Morehouse College	Et Facta est Lux	Latin	And There Was Light
New York University	Perstare et Praestare	Latin	To Persevere and to Excel
State University of New York	To learn, to search, to serve	English
Niagara University	Ut Omnes Te Cognoscant	Latin	That All May Know You
University of North Carolina at Asheville	Levo Oculos Meos In Montes	Latin	I Lift My Eyes to the Mountains
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Lux Libertas	Latin	Light, Liberty
University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Service	English
University of North Carolina at Wilmington	Discere Aude	Latin	Dare to Learn
University of North Dakota	Lux et Lex	Latin	Light and law
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
Old Dominion University	A Portal to New Worlds	English
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	English
Pepperdine University	Freely you have received, Freely give (Matthew 10:8)	English
University of Pittsburgh	Veritas et Virtus	Latin	Truth and Virtue
Princeton University	Dei sub numine viget	Latin	Under God's power she flourishes
Principia College	As the sowing, the reaping	English
Providence College	Veritas	Latin	Truth
Queens University of Charlotte	Non ministrari sed ministrare	Latin	Not to be served but to serve
Queens College	Discimus ut serviamus	Latin	We learn in order to serve
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Knowledge and Thoroughness	English
Rice University	Letters, Science, Art	English
University of Richmond	Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae	Latin	The Word of Life and the Light of Knowledge
Roanoke Bible College	Set for the Defense of the Gospel	English
University of Rochester	Meliora	Latin	Ever better
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Labor et scientia	Latin	Labor and knowledge
St. Augustine's College (Raleigh)	Veritas vos liberabit	Latin	The truth will set you free
St. Bonaventure University	In Sanctitate et Doctrina	Latin	In Holiness and Learning
St. John's University (New York City)	Educatio Christiana Animae Perfectio	Latin	A Christian Education Perfects the Soul
St. John Fisher College	Bonitatem et Disciplinam et Scientiam Doce Me	Latin	Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge.
San Francisco State University	Experientia Docet	Latin	Experience Teaches
Salem College	Reach Within, Shape the Future	English
University of San Francisco	Pro Urbe et Universitate	Latin	For City and University
Seton Hall University	Hazard Zet Forward	Anglo-Norman/Archaic English	Despite hazard, forward
The University of the South	Ecce quam bonum, et quam iucundum habitare fratres in unum	Latin	Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, for brethren to dwell together in unity!
University of South Carolina	Emollit Mores Nec Sinit Esse Feros	Latin	Learning humanizes character and does not permit it to be cruel
University of Southern California	Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat	Latin	Let him who deserves it bear away the palm
Stanford University	Die Luft der Freiheit weht	German	The wind of freedom blows
Stonehill College	Lux et Spes	Latin	Light and Hope
Sweet Briar College	Rosam quae Meruit Ferat	Latin	She who earns the rose may bear it
Syracuse University	Suos Cultores Scientia Coronat	Latin	Knowledge crowns those who seek her
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	English
Touro University	To Serve, To Lead, To Teach	English
Tufts University	Pax et Lux	Latin	Peace and light
Tulane University	Non Sibi Sed Suis	Latin	Not for one's self, but for one's own
University of Tulsa	Wisdom, Faith, Service	English
Union University	Religio et Eruditio	Latin	Religion and Erudition, or Faith and Learning
United States Naval Academy	Ex Scientia Tridens	Latin	From Knowledge, Seapower
Valparaiso University	In Tua Luce Videmus Lucem	Latin	In Thy Light We See Light
University of Vermont	Studiis Et Rebus Honestis	Latin	Through Studies and Upright Affairs
Villanova University	Veritas Unitas Caritas	Latin	Truth Unity Love
Virginia Military Institute	In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium	Latin	In Peace, a Glorious Asset, in War, a Tower of Strength.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Ut prosim	Latin	That I may serve
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.	English
Washington University in St. Louis	Per veritatem vis	Latin	Strength through truth
Washington and Lee University	Non Incatus Futuri	Latin	Not Unmindful of the Future
Wellesley College	"Non Ministrari sed Ministrare"	Latin	Not to be ministered unto, but to minister.
West Virginia University	Πιστει την αρετην εν δε τηι αρετηι την γνωσιν	Greek	Add to your faith virtue and to virtue knowledge
Western Carolina University	Facultas Vestri Mentis	Latin	The Power of Your Minds
Western Kentucky University	The spirit makes the master	English
Western University of Health Sciences	Educare, Sanare, Coniunctim	Latin	To Teach, To Heal, Together
Willamette University	Non nobis solum nati sumus	Latin	Not unto ourselves alone are we born
Wingate University	Faith, Knowledge, Service	English
Wheaton College (Illinois)	For Christ and His Kingdom	English
University of Wisconsin-Madison	Numen Lumen	Latin	God, our light OR The divine within the universe, however manifested, is my light.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls	Where the Free Spirit Prevails	English
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Lehr und Kunst	German	Theory and Practice
Yale University	Lux et veritas	Latin	Light and truth

Venezuela

University	Motto	Language	Translation
La Universidad del Zulia	Post Nubila Phoebus	Latin	After the clouds, the sun
Universidad Católica Andrés Bello	Ut innotescat multiformis sapientia Dei	Latin	To make known the manifold wisdom of God
Universidad Central de Venezuela	La Casa que Vence la Sombra	Spanish	The house that defeats the shadow
Universidad de Carabobo	Deus Libertas Cultura	Latin	God, Freedom and Culture
Universidad de Los Andes	Initium Sapientiae timor domini	Latin	The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom
Universidad Simón Bolívar	La Universidad del Futuro	Spanish	The University of the Future