List of university mottos
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[edit] Australia
| University | Motto | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian National University | Naturam Primum Cognoscere Rerum | Latin | First, to know the nature of things |
| University of Canberra | New Intelligence | English | |
| Curtin University | Look Ever Forward | English | |
| La Trobe University | Qui cherche trouve | French | Whoever seeks, finds |
| Melbourne University | Postera Crescam Laude | Latin | We grow in the esteem of future generations |
| Monash University | Ancora imparo | Italian | I am still learning |
| University of Adelaide | Sub Cruce Lumen | Latin | The light (of learning) under the (Southern) Cross |
| University of New South Wales | Scientia Manu et Mente | Latin | Knowledge by Hand and Mind |
| University of Sydney | Sidere mens eadem mutato | Latin | The stars change, [but] the mind [remains] the same |
| University of Southern Queensland | Per Studia Mens Nova | Latin | Through study the mind is made new |
| University of Queensland | Scientia ac Labore | Latin | Through knowledge and hard work |
[edit] Canada
| University | Motto | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia University | In pulvere vinces | Latin | In dust, you conquer |
| Atlantic Baptist University | Christus Praeeminens | Latin | Christ is preeminent |
| Bishop's University | Recti cultus pectora roborant | Latin | Sound learning strengthens the spirit |
| Brock University | Surgite! | Latin | Push on! |
| Carleton University | Ours the Task Eternal | English | |
| Concordia University | Real education for the real world | English | |
| Dalhousie University | Ora et Labora | Latin | Pray and work |
| École Polytechnique de Montréal | Ut tensio sic vis | Latin | As the extension, the force |
| Lakehead University | Vos persolvo pro angustus obvius | Latin | Achievement through effort |
| Laurentian University | Emitte lucem et veritatem | Latin | Send forth thy light and thy truth |
| McGill University | Grandescunt aucta labore | Latin | By work, all things increase and grow |
| McMaster University | Τα παντα εν Χριστωι συνεστηκεν | Greek | All things cohere in Christ |
| Memorial University of Newfoundland | Provehito in Altum | Latin | Launch forth into the deep |
| Mount Allison University | Litterae, Religio, Scientia | Latin | Writing, Divinity, Knowledge |
| Mount Saint Vincent University | Veritas ad Deum ducit | Latin | Truth leads to God |
| Nipissing University | Integritas | Latin | Integrity |
| Queen's University | Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas | Latin | Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times |
| Royal Military College of Canada | Truth, Duty, Valour | English | French: Vérité, Devoir, Vaillance |
| Royal Roads University | Living Our Learning | English | |
| Ryerson University | Mente et Artificio | Latin | With mind and hand |
| Saint Francis Xavier University | Quaecumque Sunt Vera | Latin | Whatsoever things are true |
| Saint Mary's University | Age Quod Agis | Latin | What you do, do well |
| Simon Fraser University | Nous sommes prêts | French | We are ready |
| St. Thomas University | Doce Bonitatem Scientiam et Disciplinam | Latin | Teach me Goodness and Knowledge and Discipline |
| Thompson Rivers University | Quansem Ilep | Latin | To strive ahead |
| Trent University | Nunc cognosco ex parte | Latin | Now I know in part |
| Trinity Western University | Turris Fortis Deus Noster | Latin | A Mighty Fortress Is Our God |
| Université de Montréal | Fide splendet et scientia | Latin | May it shine with truth and knowledge |
| Université Laval | Deo favente haud pluribus impar | Latin | By the grace of God, to no one equal |
| University College of Cape Breton | Theid Dìchioll Air Thoiseach | Scottish Gaelic | ? |
| University of Alberta | Quaecumque Vera | Latin | Whatsoever things are true |
| University of British Columbia | Tuum est | Latin | It's up to you or It is yours http//www.president.ubc.ca/speeches/29sep2006_installation_address.pdf |
| University of Calgary | Mo Shùile Togam Suas | Scottish Gaelic | I will lift up my eyes |
| University of Guelph | Rerum cognoscere causas | Latin | To learn the meaning of reality |
| University of King's College | Deo Legi Regi Gregi | Latin | For God, Law, King, People |
| University of Lethbridge | Fiat Lux | Latin | Let there be light |
| University of Manitoba | Floreat | Latin | Flourish" or "Prosper" |
| University of New Brunswick | Sapere Aude | Latin | Dare to know / Dare to be wise |
| University of Northern British Columbia | En Cha Huná | Dakelh language | literally 'He/she too lives", figuratively "Other people have their point of view") |
| University of Ontario Institute of Technology | Cogitando et Agendo Ducemus | Latin | By thinking and doing, we shall lead |
| University of Ottawa | Deus Scientiarum Dominus Est | Latin | God is the Lord of Knowledge |
| University of Prince Edward Island | Faith, Knowledge, Service | English | |
| University of Regina | As One Who Serves | English | |
| University of Saskatchewan | Deo et Patriae | Latin | For God and Country |
| University of Sherbrooke | Veritatem in charitate | Latin | Truth in charity |
| University of Toronto | Velut arbor ævo | Latin | As a tree with the passage of time |
| University of Victoria | Let there be light (shown in Hebrew characters) and Multitudo sapoentum sanitas orbis | Latin | A multitude of the wise is the health of the world |
| University of Waterloo | Concordia cum veritate | Latin | In harmony with truth |
| University of Western Ontario | Veritas et Utilitas | Latin | Truth and usefulness |
| University of Windsor | Bonitatem, disciplinam, scientiam | Latin | Goodness, discipline, knowledge |
| University of Winnipeg | Lux et Veritas Floreant | Latin | Let Light and Truth Flourish |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | Veritas Omnia Vincit | Latin | Truth conquers all |
| York University | Tentanda via | Latin | The way must be tried |
[edit] Fiji
| University | Motto | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Fiji | Affordability, Quality, Innovation, Creativity |
[edit] Germany
| University | Motto | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free University of Berlin | Veritas - Iustitia - Libertas | Latin | Truth - Justice - Freedom |
| Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg | Semper apertus | Latin | Always open |
| University of Potsdam | Klein aber fein | German | Small but excellent |
| Saarland University | Hauptsach, gudd gess! | Saarländisch | Eating well is essential |
[edit] Hong Kong
| University | Motto | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
[edit] Malaysia
| University | Motto | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Malaysia Sarawak | Bersifat Sezaman dan Berpandangan Jauh | Malay | Contemporary and Forward Looking |
[edit] Mexico
| University | Motto | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomous University of Campeche | Del Enigma sin Albas a Triángulos de Luz | Spanish | From Mystery Without a Dawn to Triangles of Light |
| Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon | Alere Flammam Veritatis | Latin | Let the Flame of Truth Shine |
| Universidad Iberoamericana | La Verdad Nos Hará Libres | Spanish | Truth will set us free |
| National Autonomous University of Mexico | Por mi raza hablará el espíritu | Spanish | The Spirit will speak for my race |
| National Polytechnic Institute | La técnica al servicio de la patria | Spanish | The technique to the service of the fatherland |
[edit] The Netherlands
| University | Motto | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven University of Technology | Mens Agitat Molem | Latin | The mind moves matter |
| Erasmus University | Main port of knowledge | English | |
| Groningen University | Verbum domini lucerna pedibus nostris | Latin | The word of the Lord is a light for our feet |
| Kampen Theological University | In lumine tuo videmus lumen | Latin | In Your Light we see the light |
| Leiden University | Praesidium Libertatis | Latin | Bastion of Freedom |
| Universiteit Maastricht | International and Innovative | English | |
| Nyenrode Business Universiteit | The Spirit of Enterprise | English | |
| Open University | Ik sta open voor studeren | Dutch | I am open for studying |
| Radboud University Nijmegen | In Dei Nomine Feliciter | Latin | May we proceed with happiness in God's name |
| Universiteit Twente | De ondernemende universiteit | Dutch | The entrepeneurial university |
| Utrecht University | Sol Iustitiae Illustra Nos | Latin | Sun of Justice, shine upon us |
| Vrije Universiteit | Gewoon bijzonder | Dutch | Plain special |
| Wageningen University | For quality of life | English |
[edit] 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 |
[edit] Pakistan
| University | Motto | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Karachi | رَبِّ زدْنيِ علماً | Arabic | O my Lord! Advance me in Knowledge |
| Institute of Business Administration (Karachi) | Leadership and Ideas for Tomorrow |
[edit] The Philippines
| University | Motto | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ateneo de Manila University | Lux In Domino | Latin | Light in the Lord |
| De La Salle University-Manila | Religio, Mores, Cultura | Latin | Religion, Morals, Culture |
| University of the Philippines | Honor Excellence | English | |
| University of Santo Tomas | Veritas Cum Caritatae | Latin | Truth with charity |
[edit] Poland
| University | Motto | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Łódź | Veritas et Libertas | Latin | Truth and Liberty |
[edit] Spain
| University | Motto | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Universidad Autónoma de Madrid | Quid ultra faciam? | Latin | What more should I do? |
| Universidad Carlos III de Madrid | Homo homini sacra res | Latin | Man must be sacred for man |
| Universidad Complutense de Madrid | Universitas Complutensis Matritensis | Latin | Original from Alcalá de Henares, Madridian University |
| Universidad de Alcalá | Compluti Urbis Universitas | Latin | City of Alcala University |
| Universidad de Burgos | In itinere veritas [citation needed] | Latin | In travel, the truth |
| Universidad de Cádiz | Non plus ultra | Latin | Nothing further beyond |
| Universidad de Córdoba | Universitas studiorum cordobensis [citation needed] | Latin | Cordoba University |
| Universidad de Extremadura | Universitas Extrematurensis - MCMLXXIII [citation needed] | Latin | Extremaduran University - 1973 |
| Universidad de Granada | Carolus Romanus Imperator Semper Augustus Hispaniarum Rex Fundator Universitatis Granatensis | Latin | Charles, ever Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, founder of Granada University |
| Universidad de Huelva | Sapere aude [citation needed] | Latin | Dare to know |
| Universidad de Jaén | Universitas Giennensis [citation needed] | Latin | Jaenan University |
| Universidad de La Laguna | Reg. Sancti Ferdinandi Vniversitatis Canariarvm Stemma | Latin | From the King Saint Ferdinand, Canary Islands University shield |
| Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Ad Orbem per Tecnicam | Latin | To the world through technics |
| Universidad de León | Universitas Legionensis [citation needed] | Latin | Leonan University |
| Universidad de Málaga | Universitas Malacitana [citation needed] | Latin | Malagan University |
| Universidad de Murcia | Universitas Studiorum Murciana | Latin | Murcian Studies University |
| Universidad de Salamanca | Quod Natura Non Dat, Salmantica non praestat (unofficial) | Latin | What nature does not provide, Salamanca does not add |
| Universidad de Sevilla | Universitas Literaria Hispalensis | Latin | Sevillan College of Letters |
| Universidad de Valladolid | Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum | Latin | Wisdom hath built herself a house |
[edit] Taiwan (Republic of China)
| University | Motto | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Chiao Tung University | 知新致遠 崇實篤行 | Chinese | |
| National Defense Medical Center | 精愛精誠 博愛忠真 | Chinese | |
| National Taiwan University | 敦品 勵學 愛國 愛人 | Chinese | Cultivate Your Virtue, Advance Your Intellect; Love Your Country, Love Your People |
| National Tsing Hua University | 自强不息 厚德載物 | Chinese |
[edit] United Kingdom
| University | Motto | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham University | Fundamenta eius super montibus sanctis | Latin | Her foundations are set upon the holy hills |
| Imperial College London | Scientia imperii decus et tutamen | Latin | Knowledge is the adornment and protection of the state |
| King's College London | Sancte et sapienter | Latin | With holiness and with wisdom |
| Napier University, Edinburgh | Nisi sapientia frustra | Latin | No wisdom frustrates |
| Queen Mary, University of London | Coniunctis viribus | Latin | With united power |
| University of Aberdeen | Initium sapientiae timor domini | Latin | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom |
| University of Birmingham | Per Ardua Ad Alta | Latin | Through hard work, great heights are achieved |
| University of Bristol | Vim promovet insitam | Latin | (Learning) promotes one's innate power |
| University of Cambridge | Hinc lucem et pocula sacra | Latin | From here, light and sacred draughts |
| University College London | Cuncti adsint meritaeque expectent praemia palmae | Latin | Let all come who by merit most deserve reward |
| University of Exeter | Lucem sequimur | Latin | We follow the light |
| University of Lincoln | Excellentia per studium | Latin | Excellence through study |
| University of Liverpool | Haec otia fovent studia | Latin | These days of peace foster learning |
| University of Leicester | Ut vitam habeant | Latin | So that they may have life |
| University of Manchester | Cognitio, sapientia, hvmanitas | Latin | Knowledge, wisdom, humanity |
| University of Nottingham | Sapientia urbs conditur | Latin | A city is built on wisdom |
| University of Oxford | Dominus Illuminatio Mea | Latin | The Lord is my Light |
| University of Salford | Altiora Petamus | Latin | Let us seek higher things |
| University of Sheffield | Rerum cognoscere causas | Latin | To discover the causes of things |
| University of St Andrews | Αιέν αριστεύειν | Greek | Ever to be the best |
| University of Sussex | Be Still and Know | ||
| University of Wales, Bangor | Gorau Dawn Deall | Welsh | The best gift is understanding |
| University of Warwick | Mens agitat molem | Latin | Mind over matter |
[edit] United States
| University | Motto | Language | Translation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Jones University | Petimus Credimus | Latin | We seek, we trust | |
| Brandeis University | Emet | Hebrew | Truth | |
| Brown University | In deo speramus | Latin | In God we hope | |
| University of California, Berkeley | Fiat lux | Latin | Let there be light | |
| Calvin College | My heart I offer to you, Lord, promptly and sincerely | English | ||
| Caltech | The truth shall make you free | English | ||
| Georgia Tech | Progress and Service (formerly "To Know, To Do, To Be") |
English | ||
| University of Chicago | Crescat scientia; vita excolatur | Latin | Let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched | |
| University of Colorado | Let your light shine | English | ||
| Columbia University | In lumine Tuo videbimus lumen | Latin | In Thy light shall we see light | |
| Cornell University | I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study – Ezra Cornell, 1865 | English | ||
| Dartmouth College | Vox clamantis in deserto | Latin | A voice crying in the wilderness | |
| Gallaudet University | Ephphatha | Aramaic | Be opened (Mark 7:34) |
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| George Washington University | Deus Nobis Fiducia | Latin | In God Our Trust | |
| Georgetown University | Utraque Unum | Latin | Both and One | |
| Harvard University | Veritas | Latin | Truth | |
| University of Kansas | Videbo visionem hanc magnam quare non comburatur rubus | Latin | I see this great sight, how the bush is not burning | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Mens et Manus | Latin | Mind and Hand | |
| Middlebury College | Scientia et Virtus | Latin | Knowledge and Virtue | |
| Montana State University - Billings | Access and Excellence | English | ||
| Montclair State University - Montclair, New Jersey | Carpe Diem | Latin | Seize The day | |
| State University of New York | To learn, to search, to serve | English | ||
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Service | English | ||
| Northwestern University | Quaecumque sunt vera | Latin | Whatsoever things are true | |
| University of Notre Dame | Vita, Dulcedo, Spes | Latin | Mary, our Life, Sweetness, and Hope | |
| University of Oregon | Mens Agitat Molem | Latin | The Mind Moves the Mass | |
| University of Pennsylvania | Leges sine moribus vanae | Latin | Laws without morals are useless | |
| Pennsylvania State University | Making life better | English | ||
| Princeton University | Dei sub numine viget | Latin | Under God's power she flourishes | |
| University of Rochester | Meliora | Latin | Always better | |
| San Francisco State University | Experientia Docet | Latin | Experience Teaches | |
| 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 | |
| Stanford University | Die Luft der Freiheit weht | German | The wind of freedom blows | |
| University of Texas (Austin) (and other campuses) |
Disciplina praesidium civitatis | Latin | Education, the Guardian of Society (traditionally, "A Cultivated Mind is the Guardian Genius of Democracy")[1] |
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| Tulane University | Non Sibi Sed Suis | Latin | Not for one's self, but for one's own | |
| Western Kentucky University | The spirit makes the master | English | ||
| Yale University | Lux et veritas | Latin | Light and truth |
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Handbook of Texas Online" (with motto), University of Texas, 2006, UTexas.edu webpage: UT-Handbook-fla15.
