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Many colleges and universities have designated mottos that represent the ethos and culture of that institution.

## Argentina

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University of Buenos Aires | Argentum virtus robur et studium[1] | Latin | Argentine virtue is strength and study[1]
Buenos Aires Institute of Technology | Ad Lucem Serenitate Tendo[2] | Latin  | To the light peacefully she goes[2]
National University of Córdoba | Ut portet nomen meum coram gentibus | Latin  | Carry my name to the people
National University of the South | Ardua Veritatem | Latin  | Through the difficulties to the truth
National University of Tucuman | Pedes in Terra ad Sidera Visus | Latin  | Feet on the ground eyes towards the stars

## Australia

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Australian Catholic University  | Truth in Love  | English |
Australian National University | Naturam Primum Cognoscere Rerum | Latin | First, 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
Charles Sturt University | For the public good  | English  |
Curtin University of Technology | Look Ever Forward  | English  |
Deakin University |  | English  |
Edith Cowan University  | Freedom Through Knowledge | English  |
Federation University Australia | Learn to Succeed  | English  |
Flinders University | Inspiring Achievement  | English  |
Griffith University | Know More. Do More.  | English  |
James Cook University | Crescente Luce | Italian | Light ever increasing
La Trobe University | Qui cherche trouve | French | Whoever seeks, finds. (Matthew 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
Swinburne University of Technology | Factum per Litteras | Latin  | Achievement through learning
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
University of Newcastle | I Look Ahead  | English  |
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 constellations change, [but] the mind [remains] the same[3]
University of Tasmania | Ingeniis Patuit Campus | Latin  | The field is open to talent
University of Technology, Sydney | Think. Change. Do.  | English  |
University of Western Australia | Seek Wisdom  | English  |
Western Sydney University | Unlimited  | English  |

## Austria

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University of Vienna | Unermüdlich neugierig. Seit 1365.  | German  | Tirelessly curious. Since 1365
Theresian Military Academy | A.E.I.O.U. | German/Latin  |
Technical University of Vienna | Technik für Menschen  | German  | Technology for the people
Vienna University of Economics and Business | Science inspired by consumers  | English  |
Veterinary Medicine University of Vienna  | Lehren mit Verantwortung, Forschen mit Vision und Heilen mit Ambition  | German  | Teach with responsibility, research with vision, heal with ambition
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna | Universität der Nachhaltigkeit und des Lebens  | German  | A University of sustainability and of life
University of Klagenfurt | Per aspera ad astra  | Latin  | Through difficulties to the stars
University of Graz | We work for tomorrow!  | English  |
Medical University of Graz | Pioneering minds-caring for patients' health and well-being!  | English  |
University of Leoben | Alles außer gewöhnlich!  | German  | Everything but usual!

## Bahamas

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The College of The Bahamas | Knowledge, Truth, Integrity[4] | English |

## Bangladesh

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University of Dhaka | শিক্ষাই আলো | Bengali | Education is light
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology | The Ocean of Knowledge  | English |
North South University | Center of Excellence in Higher Education  | English  |
Bangladesh Agricultural University | জ্ঞান, দক্ষতা, চরিত্র  | Bengali  | Knowledge, Efficiency, Moral Character
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology | অর্জন, চর্চা, সৃষ্টি  | Bengali  | Inner spirit
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology | Heaven's Light is Our Guide  | English  |
Jagannath University | শিক্ষা, ঈমান, শৃঙ্খলা  | Bengali  | Education, Faith, Discipline
BRAC University | Inspiring Excellence  | English  |
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | গবেষণা, শিক্ষা, সম্প্রসারণ  | Bengali  | Research, Education, Extension
Bangladesh University of Professionals | জ্ঞানের মাধ্যমে উৎকর্ষ সাধন  | Bengali  | Excellence through knowledge
Bangladesh University of Textiles | জ্ঞানই শক্তি  | Bengali  | Knowledge Is Power
Military Institute of Science and Technology | প্রগতির জন্য প্রযুক্তি  | Bengali  | Technology for Advancement

## Belgium

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Université Libre de Bruxelles (F)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (NL)  | Scientia vincere tenebras | Latin | Conquering darkness by science
Université catholique de Louvain (F)
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (NL)  | Sedes sapientiae | Latin  | Seat of wisdom
Ghent University | Inter Utrumque | Latin  | In Between Both Extremes
University of Hasselt | Knowledge in Action  | English |

## Botswana

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University of Botswana | Thuto Ke Thebe[5] | Setswana | Education is a Shield[5]

## Brazil

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Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas | Fide Splendet et Scientia | Latin | May it shine with truth and knowledge
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás | Veritas in Scientia et Fide | Latin | Truth in Knowledge and Faith
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro | Alis grave nil | Latin  | Nothing is too heavy for those who have wings
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul | Ad verum ducit | Latin  | Leading to the truth
Universidade de Brasília | Autonomia | Portuguese | Autonomy
Universidade de São Paulo | Scientia Vinces | Latin  | Through knowledge you win
Universidade Estadual do Ceará | Lumen Ad Viem | Latin  | Enlightening life
Universidade Federal de Alagoas | Scientia ad Sapientiam | Latin  | Knowledge for Wisdom
Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo | Docete Omnes Gentes | Latin  | Teach all the people
Universidade Federal Fluminense | Discere, Docere, Seminare  | Latin  | Learn, Teach, Spread
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais | Incipit Vita Nova | Latin  | A new life begins
Universidade Federal da Paraíba | Sapientia Ædificat | Latin  | Knowledge Builds
Universidade Federal do Paraná | Scientia et Labor | Latin  | Science and Work
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco | Virtus Impavida | Latin  | Fearless Virtue
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro | A Universidade do Brasil | Portuguese  | The University of Brazil
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte | Accipit ut Det | Latin  | Receive to give
Universidade Federal de Uberlândia | Um bem público a serviço do Brasil | Portuguese  | A public good in the service of Brazil
Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri | Sapientia et Libertas | Latin  | Wisdom and Freedom
Universidade Federal de Viçosa | Ediscere, Scire, Agere, Vincere | Latin  | Study, Know, Act, Win
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie | Tradição e Pioneirismo na Educação | Portuguese  | Tradition and pioneering in education
Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná | Tecnologia e Humanismo | Portuguese  | Technology and humanism

## Canada

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Acadia University | In pulvere vinces | Latin | In dust, you conquer
Athabasca University | Learning for Life  | English |
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 | Small planet, Big thinking  | English  |
Crandall University | Christus Praeeminens | Latin  | Christ is preeminent
Dalhousie University | Ora et Labora | Latin  | Prayer and work
École Polytechnique de Montréal | Ut tensio sic vis | Latin  | As the extension, the force
Kwantlen Polytechnic University | Through tireless effort knowledge and understanding  | English  | Through tireless effort knowledge and understanding
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
OCAD University | Imagination is Everything.  | English  |
Queen's University at Kingston | 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 | Life.Changing  | English  |
Saint Francis Xavier University | Quaecumque Sunt Vera | Latin  | Whatsoever things are true (Philippians 4:8)
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 Thy light shall we 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
Toronto Metropolitan University | Mente et Artificio | Latin  | With mind and skill
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 Sciences
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
Université de Sherbrooke | Veritatem in charitate | Latin  | Truth in charity
University of Toronto | Velut arbor ævo | Latin  | Like a tree through the ages
University of Victoria | ויהי אור /
Multitudo sapientium sanitas orbis | Hebrew /
Latin  | Let there be light
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

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Pontifical Catholic University of Chile | In Christi Lumine pro Mundi Vita | Latin | In Christ's light for the world's life
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
Austral University of Chile | Libertas Capitur | Latin  | Freedom is conquered

## China

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Beijing Foreign Studies University | 兼容并蓄 博学笃行[6] | Chinese |
Beijing Normal University | 学为人师 行为世范[7] | Chinese  | Learn, so as to instruct others; Act, to serve as example to all.[8]
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications | 厚德 博学 敬业 乐群[9] | Chinese  | Great Virtue, Profound Knowledge, Total Commitment, Harmonious Cooperation[10]
Beijing University of Technology | 不息为体 日新为道[11] | Chinese  | Taking persistence in pursuit as the substance, taking innovation everyday as the way[12]
Chang'an University | 弘毅明德 笃学创新[13] | Chinese  |
China Pharmaceutical University | 精业济群[14] | Chinese  | Be proficient and benefit others[15]
Chongqing University | 耐劳苦、尚俭朴、勤学业、爱国家[16] | Chinese  | Endure Toil, Cherish Thrift, Work Hard and Love the Country[17]
Dalian University | 文明 自强 求是 创新[18] | Chinese  | Civilization Self-Improvement Truth-Seeking and Originality[19]
Fudan University | 博学而笃志，切问而近思[20] | Chinese  | Rich in knowledge and tenacious of purposes, inquiring with earnestness and reflecting with self-practice[21]
Harbin Institute of Technology | 规格严格 功夫到家[22] | Chinese  |
Hebei University | 实事求是，笃学诚行[23] | Chinese  |
Heilongjiang University | 参天尽物 博学慎思[24] | Chinese  |
Henan University | 明德，新民，至于至善[25] | Chinese  | To illustrate illustrious virtue; to renovate the people; and to rest in the highest excellence[26]
Hohai University | 艰苦朴素，实事求是，严格要求，勇于探索[27] | Chinese  |
Huazhong University of Science and Technology | 明德厚学，求是创新[28] | Chinese  | Virtue, Knowledge, Truth, Originality[29]
Hunan University | 实事求是 敢为人先[30] | Chinese  | Seeking Truth from Facts and Daring to be Pioneers[31]
Jiangsu University | 博学 求是 明德[32] | Chinese  | Be erudite, practical and virtuous[33]
Jilin University | 求实创新，励志图强[34] | Chinese  | Objective and innovative, determination and persistence.
Jinan University | 忠信笃敬[35] | Chinese  | Loyalty, Sincerity, Integrity and Respect[36]
Lanzhou University | 自强不息 独树一帜[37] | Chinese  | Constantly Improving, Blazing Our Own Path[38]
Nanjing University | 诚朴雄伟 励学敦行[39] | Chinese  | Sincerity with Aspiration, Perseverance and Integrity[40]
Nankai University | 允公允能，日新月异[41] | Chinese  | Dedication to Public Interests, Acquisition of All-round Capability, Aspiration for Progress with Each Passing Day[41]
Ningbo University | 实事求是 经世致用[42] | Chinese  | Truth and pragmatism
Northeastern University | 自强不息，知行合一[43] | Chinese  |
Northwest University | 公诚勤朴[44] | Chinese  | justice, honesty, diligence, simple[45]
Ocean University of China | 海纳百川，取则行远[46] | Chinese  | Ocean Embraces Streams All and Exploring Promises Reaching Far[47]
Peking University | (No official motto)[48] |  |
Qingdao University | 博学笃志，明德求真，守正出奇[49] | Chinese  |
Renmin University of China | 实事求是[50] | Chinese  | Seeking truth from facts[51]
Shandong University | 学无止境 气有浩然[52] | Chinese  | Noble in Spirit; Boundless in Knowledge[53]
Shanghai International Studies University | 格高志远，学贯中外[54] | Chinese  | Integrity, Vision and Academic Excellence[54]
Shanghai Jiao Tong University | 饮水思源 爱国荣校[55] | Chinese  | When you drink water, never shall you forget its source; love your motherland and add credit to your Alma Mater[56]
Shanghai University | 自强不息；先天下之忧而忧，后天下之乐而乐[57] | Chinese  | The movement of heaven is full of power. Thus the superior man makes himself strong and untiring.

Be concerned about the affairs of state before others, and enjoy comfort after others.[58]

Shanxi University | 尊广道艺、登崇俊良[59] | Chinese  | being industrious, strict, honest and creative[60]
Sichuan Normal University | 重德，博学，务实，尚美[61] | Chinese  |
Sichuan University | 海纳百川 有容乃大[62] | Chinese  | Sea encompasses hundreds of rivers, willingness to accept all is virtuous
Officially: The ocean is exclusive because it embraces hundreds of rivers[63]
Soochow University | 养天地正气，法古今完人[64] | Chinese  | Unto a full-grown man[65]
Southeast University | 止于至善[66] | Chinese  | Strive for Perfection[67]
Sun Yat-sen University | 博学、审问、慎思、明辨、笃行[68] | Chinese  | Study Extensively, Enquire Accurately, Reflect Carefully, Discriminate Clearly, Practise Earnestly[69]
Tianjin University | 实事求是[70] | Chinese  | Seeking Truth from Facts[71]
Tianjin University of Technology | 重德重能、求实求新[72] | Chinese  | Focusing on Morals and Capability, Pursuing Truth and Innovation[73]
Tongji University | 严谨、求实、团结、创新[74] | Chinese  | Discipline, Practicality, Unity and Creativity[75]
Tsinghua University | 自强不息、厚德载物[76] | Chinese  | Self-Discipline and Social Commitment[77]
University of Science and Technology of China | 红专并进，理实交融[78] | Chinese  | Being Both Politically Sound and Professionally Competent, and Integrating Theory with Practice[79]
Wuhan University | 自强 弘毅 求是 拓新[80] | Chinese  | Improve Oneself, Promote Perseverance, Seek Truth and Make Innovations[81]
Xiamen University | 自强不息 止于至善[82] | Chinese  | Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection[83]
Xiangtan University | 博学笃行，盛德日新[84] | Chinese  | Knowledge, Action and Virtue[85]
Yantai University | 守信 求实 好学 力行[86] | Chinese  | Be trustworthy, be down-to-earth, be fond of learning, and practice earnestly[87]
Yunnan University | 自尊 致知 正义 力行[88] | Chinese  |
Zhejiang University | 求是创新[89] | Chinese  | Seeking the Truth and Pioneering New Trails[90]

## Colombia

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Autonomous University of Bucaramanga - UNAB | Liderazgo para el futuro | Spanish | Leadership for the future
National University of Colombia | Inter Aulas Academiæ Quære Verum | Latin | Among the halls of the academy look for the truth
Pontifical Bolivarian University | Formación integral para la transformación social y humana | Spanish  | Integral education for social and human transformation
Pontifical Xavierian University | Sapientia aedificavit sibi domum | Latin  | Wisdom has built a Home for itself
Pontifical Bolivarian University, Bucaramanga Campus | Excelencia con sentido humano[citation needed] | Spanish  | Excellence with human sense
University of Los Andes (Colombia) | Más Allá del Deber | Spanish  | Beyond Duty

## Costa Rica

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Universidad de Costa Rica | Lucem aspicio | Latin | Towards light

## Denmark

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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

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Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES) | Non progredi regredi est | Latin | Not going forward, is going backwards

## El Salvador

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University of El Salvador | Hacia la libertad por la cultura | Spanish | Towards freedom though culture
José Matías Delgado University | Omnia Cum Honore | Latin | Everything with Honor
Francisco Gavidia University | Tecnología, Innovación y Calidad | Spanish | Technology, Innovation and Quality
José Simeón Cañas Central American University | Universidad para el Cambio Social | Spanish | University of Social Change
Catholic University of El Salvador | Litterae sine moribus vanae | Latin | Letters without morals are useless
Technological University of El Salvador | Lo que cuenta es tu Actitud Positiva | Spanish | What counts is your Positive Attitude

## Fiji

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University of Fiji | Flexible, Innovative, Affordable, Contemporary, Futuristic  | English |

## Finland

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University of Art and Design Helsinki | Pro Arte Utili | Latin | For useful abilities
Helsinki University of Technology | Labor et scientia | Latin  | Work and science
University of Jyväskylä | Amica veritas | Latin  | Truth is a friend

## France

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Ecole Polytechnique | Pour la Patrie, les Sciences et la Gloire | French | For the Homeland, Science and Glory
Académie de Bordeaux | Crescam et Lucebo | Latin | I shall grow and I shall shine
Mines Paris | Théorie et pratique | French  | Theory and practice
University of Nancy | Vive labeur[91] | French  | Long live labour
University of Paris | Hic et ubique terrarum | Latin  | Here and anywhere on earth
Centrale Paris | Leader, Entrepreneur, Innovateur | French  | Leader, Entrepreneur, Innovator
Chavagnes Studium | In electis tuis mitte radices | Latin  | Put down roots in your elect
IESEG School of Management | Empowering Changemakers for a Better Society | English  |

## Germany

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RWTH Aachen University | Zukunft denken | German | Thinking the Future
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 (John 8 :32)
Jacobs University | Inspiration is a place  | English  |
Darmstadt University of Technology | Mens agitat molem | Latin  | Mind drives matter
University of Greifswald | Wissen lockt. Seit 1456. | German  | Knowledge attracts. Since 1456.
Hannover Medical School | Unitas Libertas Caritas | Latin  | Unity Liberty Charity
University of Mainz | Ut omnes unum sint
Dass alle eins seien | Latin
German  | That they all may be one (John 17:21)
Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg | Semper apertus | Latin  | Always open
University of Hamburg | der Forschung, der Lehre, der Bildung | German  | for research, for teaching, for education
University of Kiel | Pax optima rerum | Latin  | Peace is the greatest good
Technische Universität Dresden | Wissen schafft Brücken. | German  | Knowledge builds 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 entrepreneurial University.
University of Potsdam | Klein aber fein | German  | Small but excellent
University of Rostock | Traditio et Innovatio | Latin  | Tradition and innovation
University of Göttingen | In publica commoda | Latin  | For the good of all
University of Trier | Treveris ex urbe Deus complet dona sophiae | Latin  | In the city of Trier, God completes the gifts of wisdom
University of Tübingen | Attempto! | Latin  | I dare!

## Georgia

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Georgian Institute of Public Affairs | In hoc signo vinces | Latin | In this sign you will conquer
Free University of Tbilisi | Scientia, Labor, Libertas | Latin  | Knowledge, Labour, Freedom
Grigol Robakidze University | Scientia Et Veritas | Latin  | Knowledge and Truth

## Ghana

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University of Ghana | Integri Procedamus[92] | Latin | proceed with integrity
University of Cape Coast | Veritas Nobis Lumen[93] | Latin  | Truth, Our guide.[93]
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | Nyansapɔ wɔsane no badwenma[94] | Twi | The knot of Wisdom is untied only by the wise[94]
University of Education, Winneba | Education for service[citation needed] | English |
Zenith University College | Per Ardua Ad Astra[citation needed] | Latin  | Through Adversity to the Stars \- in effect, Through Hard Work to the Top
University for Development Studies | Knowledge for Service[95] | English  |
University of Mines and Technology | Knowledge, truth and excellence[96] | English  |

## Greece

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Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Μούσαις Χάρισι Θῦε  | Greek | Sacrifice to the Muses and the Graces
University of Macedonia | Ποιότητα, Αξιοκρατία, Καινοτομία  | Greek | Quality, Meritocracy, Innovation

## Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong | 明徳格物
Sapientia et Virtus[97] | Classical Chinese/Latin | Wisdom and virtue[97]/To disseminate virtue and to investigate the way of things
The Chinese University of Hong Kong | 博文約禮[98] | Classical Chinese  | Through learning and temperance to virtue[98]
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | (No official motto)[99] |  |
City University of Hong Kong | 敬業樂群
Officium et Civitas[100] | Classical Chinese/Latin | respect one's professional knowledge, deal with others cheerfully and harmoniously[100]
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | 開物成務 勵學利民[101] | Chinese  | To learn (every truth) and to apply, for the benefit of mankind[102]
Hong Kong Baptist University | 篤信力行
Light and truth[103] | Classical Chinese  | to have faith and proceed with perseverance[103]
Lingnan University | 作育英才，服務社會[104] | Chinese  | Education for Service[105]
Hong Kong Metropolitan University | 公誠毅樸，開明進取
Disce, Progredere, Crea[106] | Classical Chinese/Latin

## Hungary

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Andrássy University Budapest | Europa gestalten | German | Designing Europe
University of Pécs | Magyarország első egyeteme | Hungarian | The first University of Hungary.
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

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Ranchi University |

* May nostrum scientia fio splendens/
* तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु

* Latin/
* Sanskrit

| May our knowledge become brilliant
Indian Institute of Technology Madras | सिद्धिर्भवति कर्मजा siddhirbhavati karmaja | Sanskrit  | Effort Yields Success
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्  | Sanskrit  | Excellence in work is (true) yoga
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur | तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय (tamaso mā jyotirgamaya)  | Sanskrit  | Lead me from darkness to light
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | ज्ञानं परमं ध्येयम्(jñānaṁ paramaṁ dhyeyam)  | Sanskrit  | Knowledge is the Supreme Goal
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | śramam vinā na kimapi sādhyam / श्रमम् विना न किमपि साध्यम् / shramam vinA na kimapi sAdhyam  | Sanskrit  | without effort nothing is possible
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi | संस्कार ही शिक्षा (sanskAr hi shikshA)  | Hindi  | Education is Character
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad | vidyā viniyogāt vikāsaḥ / विद्या विनियोगात् विकासः / vidyA viniyogAt vikAsaH  | Sanskrit  | progress comes from proper application of knowledge
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli | ज्ञानम् अनंतम्  | Sanskrit  | Knowledge is Endless
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode | yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam / योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् / yogaH karmasu kaushalam  | Sanskrit  | excellence in action is yoga
Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Gwalior | viśvajīvanāmṛtam jñānam / विश्वजीवनामृतम् ज्ञानम् / vishvajeevanAmRRitam GYaanam  | Sanskrit  | Knowledge is the elixir of Life
Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow | jñānaṃ bharah kriyam bina / ज्ञानं भारः क्रियां विना / GYaanaM bharah kriyam bina  | Sanskrit  | Knowledge without action is a burden
Indian Statistical Institute | bhinneṣvaikyasya darśanam / भिन्नेष्वैक्यस्य दर्शनम् / bhinneShvaikyasya darshanam  | Sanskrit  | even in differences, see the unity
Acharya Nagarjuna University | satye sarvaṃ pratiṣṭhitam / सत्ये सर्वं प्रतिष्ठितम् / satye sarvaM pratiShThitam  | Sanskrit  | Everything is established in truth
All India Institute of Medical Sciences | śarīramādyaṃ khalu dharmasādhanam / शरीरमाद्यं खलु धर्मसाधनम् / shareeramAdyaM khalu dharmasAdhanam  | Sanskrit  | Body indeed is the primary instrument of dharma
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani | swāsthyam sarvārthasādhanam / स्वास्थ्यं सर्वार्थसाधनम् / Swasthyam sarwarthasadhanam  | Sanskrit  | All can be achieved with good health
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | śraddhāvān labhate jñānam / श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानम् / shraddhAvAn labhate GYaanam  | Sanskrit  | Reverent attains wisdom, (from Rigveda)
Andhra University | tejasvi nāvadhītamastu / तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु / tejasvi naavadhiitamastu  | Sanskrit  | May our knowledge become brilliant
Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University | tejasvi nāvadhītamastu / तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु / tejasvi naavadhiitamastu  | Sanskrit  | May our knowledge become brilliant
Banaras Hindu University | vidyayā amṛtaṃ aśnute / विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते / vidyayA amRRitaM ashnute  | Sanskrit  | be immortal through knowledge
Banasthali Vidyapith | sā vidyā yā vimuktaye / सा विद्या या विमुक्तये / sA vidyA yA vimuktaye  | Sanskrit  | That is knowledge which liberates
Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur | uttiṣṭha jāgrata prāpya varānnibodhata / उत्तिष्ठ जाग्रत प्राप्य वरान्निबोधत / uttiShTha jAgrata prApya varAnnibodhata  | Sanskrit  | arise, awake, obtaining worthy (teachers), know (the truth)
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi | sā vidyā yā vimuktaye / सा विद्या या विमुक्तये / sA vidyA yA vimuktaye  | Sanskrit  | That is knowledge which liberates
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani | jñānaṃ paramaṃ balam / ज्ञानं परमं बलम् / GYaanaM paramaM balam  | Sanskrit  | Knowledge is the ultimate power
Central Board of Secondary Education | asato mā sadgamaya / असतो मा सद्गमय / asato mA sadgamaya  | Sanskrit  | Lead us From Untruth to Truth
Cochin University of Science and Technology | tejasvi nāvadhītamastu / तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु / tejasvi naavadhiitamastu  | Sanskrit  | May our knowledge become brilliant
College of Engineering, Trivandrum | karma jyayoghya karmanah  | Sanskrit
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya | dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt / धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् / dhiyo yo naH prachodayaat  | Sanskrit  | may (the divine power) propel our intellect
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
Gujarat National Law University | ā no bhadrāḥ kratavo yantu viśvataḥ / आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः / A no bhadraaH kratavo yantu vishvataH {from -(1.89.1 rigveda)}  | Sanskrit  | Let good (thoughts) come from everywhere, from all the world
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University | ज्योतिवृ्णीत तमसो विजानऩ /jyotivranit tamso vijajnam  | Sanskrit  | Cleave the darkness and light through knowledge.
Kurukshetra University | yogastha kuru karmāṇi / योगस्थ कुरु कर्माणि / yogastha kuru karmANi  | Sanskrit  | do while steadfast in yoga
Madan Mohan Malaviya Engineering College, Gorakhpur  | yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam / योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् / yogaH karmasu kaushalam  | Sanskrit  | excellence in action is yoga
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda[107] | satyaṃ śivaṃ sundaram / सत्यं शिवं सुन्दरम् / satyaM shivaM sundaram  | Sanskrit  | truth, auspiciousness, beauty
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology | siddhirbhavati karmajā / सिद्धिर्भवति कर्मजा / siddhirbhavati karmajA  | Sanskrit  | success is born of action
National Institute of Technology, Durgapur | udyogah purushasya lakshanam / उद्योगः पुरुषस्य लक्षणं / udyogah purushasya lakshanam  | Sanskrit  | industry is man's objective
National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur | Udyamena hi siddhayānti kāryāṇi na manorathaiḥ / उद्यमेन हि सिद्धयान्ति कार्याणि न मनोरथैः  | Sanskrit  | A goal is achieved through labor, not by desire only
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | śramonavarata ceṣṭā ca / श्रमोनवरत चेष्टा च / shramonavarata cheShTA cha  | Sanskrit  | tireless effort and attempt
National Institute of Technology, Raipur[108] | नित्यं यातो शुभोदयं / Nityam Yato Shubhodayam  | Sanskrit  | Let the rise of goodness happen everyday
National Institute of Technology, Agartala | jñānaṃ paramaṃ balam / ज्ञानं परमं बलम् / GYaanaM paramaM balam  | Sanskrit  | knowledge is the supreme power
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology | vidha bharen bhooshanam  | Sanskrit  |
National Institute of Technology Calicut | तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय (tamaso mā jyotir gamaya)  | Sanskrit  | From Darkness, Lead us unto Light
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur | य़ॊगः कऱमसु कौशलम  | Sanskrit  | Diligence Leads to Excellence
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology | सरस्वती नमस्तुभ्यम्  | Sanskrit  | I bow to mother saraswati (goddess saraswati).
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur | शंन ॠभवः सुकृतः सुहस्ताः  | Sanskrit  |
National Institute of Technology, Patna | śramonavarata ceṣṭā ca / श्रमोनवरत चेष्टा च  | Sanskrit  | tireless effort and attempt
National Institute of Technology Raipur | नित्यं यातो शुभोदयं  | Sanskrit  | Let the rise of goodness happen everyday
National Institute of Technology, Silchar | tejasvi nāvadhītamastu / तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु  | Sanskrit  | May our knowledge become brilliant
National Institute of Technology, Srinagar | الظلمات إلى النور /तमसो मा ज्योर्तिगमय  | Sanskrit  | Lead me from Darkness to Light
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat | विज्ञानम सारथि (Vigyanam Saarthi)  | Sanskrit  | Charioteer(सारथि) of Science(विज्ञानम)
National Institute of Technology Karnataka | Kannada: ಕಾಯಕವೇ ಕೈಲಾಸ Sanskrit: तत्पूजा कर्मचाखिलम  | Kannada, Sanskrit  | Work is worship
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli | सत्यमेव जयते  | Sanskrit  | Truth alone triumphs
National Institute of Technology, Goa | या विद्या सा विमुक्तये  | Sanskrit  | True Knowledge Liberates
Anna University | Progress through knowledge  | English  | Progress through knowledge
Loyola College, Chennai | Luceat Lux Vestra | Latin  | Let your Light Shine
Scottish Church College, Kolkata | Nec Tamen Consumebatur | Latin  | Burning, but yet not consumed
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata | Nihil Ultra | Latin  | Nothing Beyond
St. Stephen's College, Delhi | Ad Dei Gloriam | Latin  | To the Glory of God
Madras Christian College | In Hoc Signo | Latin  | With this as your banner, you shall prevail
Presidency College, Chennai | unde orta recurrent | Latin  | whence it arose back
Fergusson University, Pune | Knowledge is Power  | English  |
Christ University, Bangalore  | Excellence and Service  | English  | Excellence and Service
Netaji Subhas University of Technology | ā no bhadrāḥ kratavo yantu viśvataḥ / आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः / A no bhadraaH kratavo yantu vishvataH [from (1.89.1 rigveda)]  | Sanskrit  | Let good (thoughts) come from everywhere, from all the world
Osmania University | tamaso mā jyotirgamaya / तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय / tamaso mA jyotirgamaya  | Sanskrit  | Lead us from Darkness to Light
National Law School of India University | dharmo rakṣati rakṣitaḥ / धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः / dharmo rakShati rakShitaH  | Sanskrit  | values protect the protector (of values)
Sampurnanand Sanskrit University | Sśrutam me gopāya / श्रुतम् मे गोपाय / shrutam me gopaaya  | Sanskrit  | let my learning be safe, i.e. let it be fruitful, let me not forget my learning
Samrat Ashok Technological Institute | yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam / योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् / yogaH karmasu kaushalam  | Sanskrit  | excellence in action is yoga
Sri Venkateswara University | Jnānam Samyaga Vekshanam  | Sanskrit  | Wisdom lies in proper perspective
Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University | tamaso mā jyotirgamaya / तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय / tamaso mA jyotirgamaya  | Sanskrit  | Lead us from Darkness to Light
University of Calicut | Nirmaya Karmana Sree  | Sanskrit  | Prosperity will be produced by pure action
University of Hyderabad | Sa Vidhya Ya Vimukthaye  | Sanskrit  | Education results in liberation
University of Kerala | Karmani Vyajyate Prajna  | Sanskrit  | One's intellect is revealed through one's actions
University of Mysore | Nahi Jnanena Sadrusham, Sathyamevoddharamyaham,  | Sanskrit  | Nothing is Equal to Knowledge, I uphold only the truth
University of Rajasthan | Dharmo Vishwasya Jagatah Pratishtha  | Sanskrit  | Dharma is the firm foundation upon which the entire universe stands
Uttar Pradesh Technical University | yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam / योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् / yogaH karmasu kaushalam  | Sanskrit  | excellence in action is yoga
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur | yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam / योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् / yogaH karmasu kaushalam  | Sanskrit  | excellence in action is yoga
West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences | Yuktiheena Vicharetu Dharmahnih Prajayate  | Sanskrit  | Judgement Devoid Of Logic Destroys Dharma
Visvesvaraya Technological University | Modalu mānavanāgu  | Kannada  | Above all, be human
University of Allahabad | Quot Rami Tot Arbores | Latin  | as many Branches so many Trees
Ma'din Academy, Malappuram | Ma'din Makes Tomorrow  | English  |
National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani | Accelerating Genomics for Health  | English  |
Vellore Institute of Technology | உழைப்பே உயர்வு தரும் (A Place to Learn, A Chance to Grow)  | Tamil  | Hard work alone yields success
University of North Bengal | समानो मन्त्रः समितिः समानी (samāno mantraḥ samitiḥ samānī)  | Sanskrit  | Enlightenment to Perfection

## Indonesia

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IPB University | Inspiring Innovation with Integrity  | English |
Bandung Institute of Technology | In Harmonia Progressio | Latin | Progress in Harmony
Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology | Intelligentia Fides Ingenium | Latin  | Intelligent, Trustworthy, Inventive
Gadjah Mada University | Mengakar Kuat, Menjulang Tinggi | Bahasa Indonesia | Locally rooted, globally respected
University of Indonesia | Veritas, Probitas, Iustitia | Latin  | Truth, Honesty, Justice
Diponegoro University | Wiyata Hangreksa Gapuraning Nagara | Sanskrit | Safeguarding the Dignity of the Nation
Jenderal Soedirman University | Maju Terus, Pantang Mundur, Tak Kenal Menyerah | Bahasa Indonesia  | Always Moving Ahead, No Retreat, Never Give Up
Islam University of Indonesia | Values. Innovation. Perfection.  | English  |
Padjadjaran University | Bermanfaat dan Mendunia | Bahasa Indonesia  | Beneficial and global
Sebelas Maret University | Mangesthi Luhur Ambangun Nagara | Javanese | Aspire Sublimely to Build the Nation
Brawijaya University | Building Up Noble Future  | English  |
Andalas University | Untuk Kedjajaan Bangsa | Bahasa Indonesia  | For the Glory of the Nation
Udayana University | Taki-takining sewaka guna widya | Balinese | People who oblige knowledge shall pursue wisdom and virtue
Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta State Islamic University | Knowledge Piety Integrity  | English  |
Indonesia University of Education | Leading and Understanding  | English  |
Sanata Dharma University | Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam | Latin  | To the greater glory of God
Indonesian Christian University | Melayani, bukan Dilayani | Bahasa Indonesia  | To serve, not to be served (Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45)
HKBP Nommensen University | Pro Deo et Patria | Latin  | For God and Country
Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta | Unggul dan Islami | Bahasa Indonesia  | Eminent and Islamic
Sriwijaya University | Ilmu Alat Pengabdian | Bahasa Indonesia  | Science as Dedication Services
Indonesia Open University | Making Higher Education Open to All  | English  |
Atma Jaya Yogyakarta University | Servien in Lumine Veritatis | Latin  | Serving in The Light of Truth
The Republic of Indonesia Defense University | Praditya Wiratama Nagara Bhakti | Sanskrit  | Smart warrior to serve the nation
Parahyangan Catholic University | Bakuning Hyang Mrih Guna Santyaya Bhakti | Old Javanese  | Based on the belief in God, pursuing knowledge in devotion to the community
Soegijapranata Catholic University | Talenta Pro Patria et Humanitate | Latin  | The best talent is dedicated to the nation-state and humanity
University of Rokania | Menata Kehidupan Untuk Masa Depan | Bahasa Indonesia  | Arranging Life for the Future
STMIK Citra Mandiri | Buat, Pengembangan, Inovasi Teknologi | Bahasa Indonesia  | Create, Develoving, Innovation Technology
Institut Teknologi Del | Martuhan, Marroha, Marbisuk | Bataknese  | Godly, Conscientious, Wise

## Ireland

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Dublin City University | Ireland's University of Enterprise  | English
Maynooth University | Veritati Fir Fer | Latin | Truth Strength Courage
NUI Galway | Deo favente | Latin  | By favouring God
Trinity College Dublin | Perpetuis futuris temporibus duraturam | Latin  | It will last into endless future times
University College Cork | Where Finbarr taught, let Munster learn  | English
University College Dublin | Ad Astra[109] | Latin  | To the stars
Comhtrom Féinne[109] | Irish  | Fair play[110]
University of Limerick | Wisdom for action  | English
Queens University Belfast |  Pro tanto Quid Retribuamus | Latin  | What will we give back for so much

## Iran

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University of Tehran | میاسایید ز آموختن یک زمان  | Persian | Rest not a moment from learning
Tehran University of Medical Sciences | Caring for a New Generation  | English |
Iran University of Science and Technology | هیچ چیز غیرممکن نیست  | Persian  | Nothing is Impossible
Alzahra University | زنان آگاه جامعه پیشرفته  | Persian  | Learned Woman, Progressive Society
Kharazmi University | آموختن برای زندگی بهتر  | Persian  | Learning for A Better Life
Sahand University of Technology | تربیت مهندس بر فراز قلل  | Persian  | Engineer training on the summits
Tarbiat Modares University | خرد باید و دانش و راستی  | Persian  | One must have wisdom and knowledge and honesty

## Iraq

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Catholic University in Erbil | Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow  | English |

## Israel

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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev | השראה פוגשת מצוינות‎  | Hebrew | Inspiration Meets Excellence
Tel Aviv University | בעקבות הלא נודע‎  | Hebrew  | Pursuing the Unknown
Open University of Israel | הרבה מעבר לתואר‎  | Hebrew  | Far more than a degree
Bar-Ilan University | משפיעים על המחר, היום‎  | Hebrew  | Impacting tomorrow, today

## Italy

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Pontifical Gregorian University | Religioni et Bonis Artibus | Latin | For Religion and Culture
Sapienza University of Rome | Il futuro è passato qui | Italian | In here the future is already become past / The future has been here / The future has stopped by here
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies | Excellentiam ut disciplinam / L'eccellenza come disciplina | Latin/Italian  | Excellence as discipline
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

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Keio University | Calamus gladio fortior[111] | Latin | The pen is mightier than the sword[111]
Waseda University | 学問の独立 (Gakumon no Dokuritsu)[112] | Japanese | Independence of scholarship[112]
Kwansei Gakuin University | 奉仕のための練達 (Hōshi no Tame no Rentatsu)[113] | Japanese  | Mastery for Service[113]
Rikkyo University | Pro Deo et Patria[114] | Latin  | For God and Country[114]
Sophia University | Lux Veritatis[115] | Latin  | The light of truth[115]

## South Korea

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Chung-Ang University | 의에 죽고 참에 살자
(Euihe jookgo chame salja)  | Korean | Live in Truth, Live for Justice
Ewha Womans University | 진, 선, 미
(Jin, Seon, Mi)  | Korean  | Truth, Goodness, Beauty
Gyeongsang National University | 개척
(Gaechok)  | Korean  | Pioneer.
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies | 외대로 오면 세계를 만난다
(Wedero omyeon Segyerul man-nanda)  | Korean  | Come to HUFS, Meet the World
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
Konkuk University | 성, 신, 의
(Seong, Shin, Ui)  | Korean  | Sincerity, Fidelity, and Righteousness
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology | Education for the world, research for the future  | English |
Korea National University of Education | 사랑, 신뢰, 인내
(Sarang, Silloe, Innae)  | Korean  | Love, Confidence, and Patience
Korea University | Libertas, Justitia, Veritas
자유, 정의, 진리
(Jayu, Jungeu, Jinli)  | Latin and Korean  | Freedom, Justice, Truth
Pohang University of Science and Technology | 성실, 창의, 진취
(Sungsil, Changeui, Jinchi)  | Korean  | Integrity, Creativity, and Aspiration
Seoul National University | Veritas lux mea | Latin  | Truth is my light
Sogang University | Obedire Veritati | Latin  | Obey the Truth
Sookmyung Women's University | 정숙, 현명, 정대
(Jeongsook, Hyunmyung, Jeongdae)  | Korean  | Modesty, Wisdom, and Justice
Soongsil University | 진리와 봉사
(Jinliwa Bongsa)  | Korean  | Truth and Service.
Sungkyunkwan University | 수기치인
(Su Gi Chi In)  | Korean  | Pursue Truth and Embody Social Justice [the Analects of Confucius]
Yonsei University | Cognoscetis Veritatem et Veritas Liberabit Vos
진리가 너희를 자유롭게 하리라.
(Jinli-ga neohui-rul jayuropke-harira)  | Latin and Korean  | Truth will set you free. [John 8:32]

## Latvia

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University of Latvia | Scientiae et patriae[116] | Latin | For science and fatherland
Daugavpils University | Scientia Vinces[117] | Latin  | Through knowledge you win

## Lebanon

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Al Maaref University | Mastering Life with Wisdom and Knowledge  | English |
American University of Beirut | That they may have life and have it more abundantly [John 10:10]  | English  |
Arab Open University | Towards a Promising Future  | English  |
Haigazian University | Truth Freedom Service  | English  |
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik | When the Spirit of Truth Comes, He Will Lead You to the Whole Truth  | English  |
Lebanese American University | To Strive, to Seek, to Find, and Not to Yield  | English  |
Lebanese International University | Affordable Quality Education  | English  |
Lebanese University | Learning, Engaging and Prosperity  | English  |
Middle East University (Lebanon) | Gateway to Truth and Life  | English  |
National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts | Docet Omnes Ubique | Latin | He/it teaches everyone everywhere
Notre Dame University – Louaize | Gaudium De Veritate | Latin  | Joy from the Truth
Phoenicia University | Leaders Aren't Born, They Are Crafted  | English  |
Saint Joseph University | Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam | Latin  | For the greater glory of God
University of Balamand | والحق تعرفونه  | Arabic | And You Know What Is Right

## Lithuania

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Kaunas University of Technology | Scientia, ingenium, virtus[118] | Latin | Science, creativity, virtue

## Macau

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University of Macau | 仁義禮知信[119] | Classical Chinese | Humanity, integrity, propriety, wisdom and sincerity[120]

## Madagascar

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University of Antananarivo | Izay adala no toa an-drainy | Malagasy | Foolish is he who seeks only to emulate(match) his father

## Malaysia

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International Islamic University Malaysia | Taman Ilmu dan Budi | Malay | Garden of Knowledge and Virtue
Multimedia University | Inquire, Inspire and Innovate[121][122] | English |
National University of Malaysia | Mengilham harapan, mencipta masa depan[123] | Malay  | Inspiring futures, nurturing possibilities[124]
Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia | Dengan Hikmah Kita Meneroka[125] | Malay  | With Wisdom, We Explore[126]
Sultan Zainal Abidin University | Ilmu Demi Faedah Insan[127] | Malay  | Knowledge for the Benefit of Humanity[127]
Universiti Malaya | Ilmu Punca Kemajuan | Malay  | Knowledge is the Key to Success
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak | Bersifat Sezaman dan Berpandangan Jauh | Malay  | Contemporary and Forward Looking
Universiti Putra Malaysia | Berilmu Berbakti | Malay  | With Knowledge We Serve
Universiti Sains Malaysia | Kami Memimpin | Malay  | We Lead
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Kerana Tuhan Untuk Manusia[128] | Malay  | In the Name of God for Mankind[128]
Universiti Teknologi Mara | Usaha, Taqwa, Mulia[129] | Malay  | Endeavour, Religious, Dignified[130]
Universiti Utara Malaysia | Ilmu, Budi, Bakti[131] | Malay  | Scholarship, Virtue, Service[132]

## Mexico

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Universidad de las Américas Puebla | Sapientia, Pax, Fraternitas | Latin | Wisdom, Peace, Brotherhood
Universidad Anahuac - UAX | Vince in bono malum | Latin  | Conquer evil with good.
Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México | Nada Humano me es Ajeno | Spanish | Nothing human is alien to me
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla | Pensar bien, para vivir mejor | Spanish  | To think well, so as to live better
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 Ministerio Perficitur | Latin  | Man is perfected through the service of man
Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon | Alere Flammam Veritatis | Latin  | To feed the flame of truth.
Autonomous University of Baja California | Por la realización plena del hombre | Spanish  | For man's fulfillment
Autonomous University of Chihuahua | Luchar para Lograr, Lograr para Dar | Spanish  | Fight to Achieve, Achieve to Give
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México - ITAM | Los mejores profesores para los mejores estudiantes | Spanish  | The best teachers for the best students.
Instituto Politécnico Nacional - IPN | La técnica al servicio de la patria | Spanish  | Technique at the service of the fatherland
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 Autónoma de Yucatán | Luz, Ciencia, y Verdad | Spanish  | Light, Science, and Truth
Universidad Autonoma Agraria Antonio Narro | Alma Terra Mater | Latin  | Kindly Mother Earth

## Moldova

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Ion Creangă Pedagogical State University | Disce ut doceas | Latin | Learn in order to teach
Moldova State University | Vitae discimus | Latin  | For life we learn
Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy | Lucendo allis ego ipse ardeo! | Latin  | While I burn, I give light to others!

## The Netherlands

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Free University Amsterdam | Auxilium nostrum in nomine Domini (Psalm 123 :8)  | Latin  | Our help is in the name of the Lord
University of Amsterdam | (no official motto)  |  |
Delft University of Technology | Challenge the Future  | English |
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
Maastricht University | Leading in Learning  | English  |
Nyenrode Business University | The Spirit of Enterprise  | English  |
Radboud University Nijmegen | In Dei Nomine Feliciter | Latin  | Proceed with happiness in God's name
Tilburg University | Understanding Society  | English  |
University of Twente | High Tech, Human Touch  | English  |
Utrecht University | Sol Iustitiae Illustra Nos | Latin  | Sun of Justice, Enlighten Us
Wageningen University | For quality of life  | English  |

## New Zealand

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Lincoln University | Scientia et industria cum probitate | Latin | Science and industry with integrity
Massey University | Floreat scientia | Latin  | Let knowledge flourish
University of Auckland | Ingenio et Labore | Latin  | By natural ability and hard work
University of Canterbury | Ergo tua rura manebunt | Latin  | Therefore, your fields will remain (yours)
University of Otago | Sapere aude | Latin  | Dare to be wise
University of Waikato | Ko te tangata | Māori | For the people
Victoria University of Wellington | Sapientia magis auro desideranda | Latin  | Wisdom is desired more than gold

## Nigeria

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Abia State University[133] | Excellence and service  | English |
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University[133] | Doctrina mater artium | Latin | Education is the mother of all practical arts
Achievers University, Owo[133] | Knowledge, integrity, leadership  | English  |
Adamawa State University  | Education for development  | English  |
Adekunle Ajasin University  | For learning and service  | English  |
Adeleke University  | Education, excellence and character  | English  |
Admiralty University of Nigeria  | Excellence in Education  | English  |
Afe Babalola University  | Labor Servitum Et Intergritas | Latin  | Labour for service and integrity
African University of Science and Technology  | Knowledge is freedom  | English  |
Ajayi Crowder University  | Scentia probitas | Latin  | Knowledge with probity
Akwa Ibom State University  | Knowledge and technology for development  | English  |
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike  | Home of soaring eagles  | English  |
Al-Hikmah University  | Learning for Wisdom and Morality  | English  |
Ambrose Alli University  | Knowledge for Advancement  | English  |
American University of Nigeria  | Quality, Integrity, Style  | English  |
Anchor University, Lagos  | Character, Competence, Courage  | English  |
Augustine University  | Pro Scientia Et Moribus | Latin  | For learning and character
University of Ibadan | Recte Sapere Fons | Latin  | To Think Straight Is The Fountain (Of Knowledge)

## Pakistan

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Al-Islah Islamic Education System, Sadiqabad, RYK  | إن أريد إلا الإصلاح ما استطعت  | Arabic | I only seek advancement to the best of my abilities
Army Burn Hall College | Quo non ascendam | Latin | To what heights can I not rise?
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology | We Aim to Inspire  | English |
Institute of Business Administration (Karachi) | Leadership and Ideas for Tomorrow  | English  |
Institute of Management Sciences, Lahore | Where Aims Become Achievement  | English  |
International Islamic University, Islamabad | وفوق كل ذي علم عليم  | Arabic  | And above every possessor of knowledge is someone more knowledgeable
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad | Et ex omnibus virtutibus Universitatis brings, inter incapability | Latin  | The University brings out all abilities, including incapability
University of Karachi | رَبِّ زدْنيِ علماً  | Arabic  | O my Lord! Advance me in Knowledge
Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad | وَمَن يُؤْتَ الْحِكْمَةَ فَقَدْ أُوتِيَ خَيْرًا كَثِيرًا  | Arabic  | And whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given much good

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## Paraguay

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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.

## Peru

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Pontifical Catholic University of Perú | Et Lux in Tenebris Lucet | Latin | And the Light Shone in the Dark
Universidad de Lima | Scientia et Praxis | Latin  | Science and Practice

## Philippines

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Adamson University | My Faith in God Almighty  | English |
Adventist University of the Philippines | On Ever Onward  | English  |
Arellano University | Pro Deo et Patria | Latin | For God and Country
Ateneo de Cagayan - Xavier University | Veritas Liberabit Vos | Latin  | The Truth Shall Set You Free
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
Baliuag University | Patria, Scientia et Virtus | Latin  | Country, Science and Virtue
Central Philippine University | Scientia et Fides | Latin  | Knowledge and Faith
Centro Escolar University | Ciencia y Virtud | Spanish | Science and Virtue
Colegio de San Juan de Letran | Deus, Patria, Letran | Latin  | God, Country, Letran
De La Salle University | Religio, Mores, Cultura | Latin  | Religion, Morals, Culture
Far Eastern University | Love of Fatherland and God  | English  |
Holy Angel University | Laus Deo Semper | Latin  | Praise God Always
La Fortuna College  | Veritas et honor, vis in perita | Latin  | Truth and honor, strength in skill
Laguna State Polytechnic University | Integrity, Professionalism and Innovation  | 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
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation | Pro Deo et Patria | Latin  | For God and Country
Misamis University | Educating for the Future  | English  |
Mountain View College | Shine On Til Jesus Comes  | English
New Era University | Godliness is the Foundation of Knowledge  | English
Our Lady of Fatima University | Veritas et Misericordia | Latin  | For Truth and Compassion
Pamantasan ng Cabuyao | Kapayapaan, Kaunlaran, Paglilingkod | Filipino | Peace, Prosperity, Service
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila | Karunungan, Kaunlaran, Kadakilaan | Filipino  | Wisdom, Prosperity, Greatness
Philippine Normal University | Truth, Excellence, Service  | English
Polytechnic University of the Philippines | Tanglaw ng Bayan | Filipino  | Light of the Nation
San Beda University | Fides, Scientia, Virtus | Latin  | Faith, Knowledge, Virtue
Saint Louis University | Sapientia Aedificat | Latin  | Wisdom Builds
Saint Mary's University | Sapientia A Deo | Latin  | Wisdom from God
Saint Paul University System | Caritas, Veritas, Scientia | Latin  | Love, Truth and Knowledge
Silliman University | Via, Veritas, Vita | Latin  | The Way, The Truth, The Life
Trinity University of Asia | Pro Deo et Patria | Latin  | For God and Country
Universidad de Zamboanga | La Educacion es Libertad | Spanish  | Education is Freedom
University of Asia and the Pacific | Unitas | Latin  | Unity
University of the Assumption | Scientia, Virtus, et Communitas | Latin  | Knowledge, Virtue, Community Service
University of the East | Tomorrow begins in the East  | English  |
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center  | Pro Deo Et Patria | Latin  | For God and Country
University of Perpetual Help System | Character Building is Nation Building  | English  |
University of the Philippines (System) | Honor and Excellence in the Service of the Nation  | English  |
University of San Agustin | Virtus et Scientia | Latin  | Virtue and Science
University of San Carlos | Scientia, Virtus, Devotio | Latin  | Knowledge, Virtues and Devotion
University of San Jose – Recoletos | Caritas et Scientia | Latin  | Love and Knowledge
University of Santo Tomas | Veritas in Caritate | Latin  | Truth in Charity
West Visayas State University | Service, Harmony, Excellence  | English  |

## Poland

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University of Łódź | Veritas et Libertas | Latin | Truth and Liberty
Jagiellonian University | Plus ratio quam vis | Latin  | Let reason prevail over force (lit. More reason than force)
AGH University of Science and Technology | Labore creata, labori et scientiae servio | Latin  | Created in labour, I serve labour and science
John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin | Deo et Patriae | Latin  | To God and the Fatherland
University of Gdańsk | In mari via tua | Latin  | Your path is through the sea

## Portugal

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University of Lisbon[135] | Ad Lucem | Latin | To the Light
Portuguese Open University[136] | Ad Astra | Latin  | To the Stars
New University of Lisbon[137] | Omnis Civitas Contra Se Divisa Non Stabit | Latin  | All the city divided against itself will not remain
Lusíada University[138] | Sol Lucet Omnibus | Latin  | The sun shines over everyone
University of Évora[139] | Honesto Estudo com Longa Experiência Misturado | Portuguese | Honest Study mixed with Long Experience
Catholic University of Portugal[140] | Veritati | Latin  | Truth
University of Aveiro[141] | Theoria, Poiesis, Praxis | Greek | Theory, Reflection, Action
Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies[142] | Humani nihil alienum | Latin  | Nothing human is strange to me
University of Porto[143] | Virtus Unita Fortius Agit | Latin  | The united virtue is the strongest
University of Beira Interior[144] | Scientia et Labore Altiora Petimus | Latin  | Science and Work aim higher things
University of Trás-os-Montes and Upper Douro[145] | Scientia et labore omnia adipiscere | Latin  | Science and Work to obtain all

## Romania

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Alexandru Ioan Cuza University | Per libertatem ad veritatem | Latin | Through freedom to truth
Babeș-Bolyai University | Traditio nostra unacum Europae virtutibus splendet | Latin  | Our tradition glows together with the virtues of Europe
Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași | Ipsa scientia potestas est | Latin  | Knowledge itself is power
Polytechnic University of Timișoara | Nu zidurile fac o școală, ci spiritul care domnește într’însa | Romanian | It's not the walls that make a school, but the spirit living inside
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca | Paradoxul ingineriei: pune teoria în practică | Romanian  | The paradox of engineering: It puts the theory into practice
University of Bucharest | Virtute et sapientia | Latin  | By virtue and wisdom

## Russia

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Bauman Moscow State Technical University | Мужество, воля, труд и упорство

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Russian pronunciation: [ˈmuʐɨstvə | ˈvolʲə | ˈtrut i ʊˈporstvə][146][147] | Russian | Courage, will, labor, and perseverance! (American)
Courage, will, labour, and perseverance! (British)
European University at Saint Petersburg | Addo Optimus Una | Latin | Bringing the best together
Irkutsk National Research Technical University | Знания — для себя, достижения — для Отечества | Russian  | Knowledge is for oneself, achievements are for the Fatherland
Lomonosov Moscow State University | Наука есть ясное познание истины, просвещение разума[148] | Russian  | Science is the clear learning of truth and enlightenment of the mind
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology | Sapere aude[149] | Latin  | Dare to know; Dare to be wise
Moscow Engineering Physics Institute | Viam supervadet vadens | Latin  | The road will be mastered by the going
Moscow University for the Humanities | Вера, Надежда, Любовь | Russian  | Faith, Hope, Charity
Novosibirsk State University | Мы не сделаем вас умнее, мы научим вас думать! | Russian  | We will not make you more intelligent, [but] we will teach you how to think [more effectively]!
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia | Scientia unescamus[150] | Latin  | We unite with knowledge
Russian State University for the Humanities | Centuriae antiquae traditiones - technologiae modernae | Latin  | Centuries-old tradition, contemporary technology
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) | Наши студенты — наша реклама | Russian  | Our students do us proud
Tver State University | ТвГУ — Твой гарант успеха | Russian  | TvGU is your guarantor of success
Ulyanovsk State University | Классический выбор | Russian  | Classical choice

## Rwanda

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National University of Rwanda | Illuminatio et Salus Populi[citation needed] | Latin | Light and Salvation of the People

## Sri Lanka

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University of Sri Jayewardenepura | Vijja Uppaththang Settah[151] | Sanskrit | Science is the Greatest of that which is born
University of Peradeniya | Sarvasva Locanam Sasthram | Sanskrit  | Supreme

## South Africa

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North-West University, Potchefstroom | In U Lig[152] | Afrikaans | In Thy Light
Rhodes University | Vis, virtus, veritas[153] | Latin | Strength, courage, truth
Stellenbosch University | Pectora roborant cultus recti[154] | Latin  | Sound learning strengthens the spirit
University of Cape Town | Spes Bona[155] | Latin  | Good Hope
University of Fort Hare | In lumine tuo videbimus lumen[156] | Latin  | In Thy light we see light
Durban University of Technology | Learn. Think. Do  | English
University of the Free State | In Veritate Sapientiae Lux[157] | Latin  | In Truth is the Light of Wisdom
University of Johannesburg | Diens Deur Kennis[158] | Afrikaans  | Service Through Knowledge
University of Pretoria | Ad Destinatum Persequor[159] | Latin  | I pursue destiny (lit. "I pursue toward that which is resolved")
University of South Africa | Pro Gentibus Sapientia[160] | Latin  | Learning in Service to Humanity
University of the Western Cape | Respice Prospice[161] | Latin  | look to the future, learn from the past
University of the Witwatersrand | Scientia et Labore[162] | Latin  | With knowledge and labor
University of Venda | Knowledge is Precious[163] | English  |
University of Zululand | Diligentia Cresco[164] | Latin  | By Diligence we shall lead

## Sudan

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University of Khartoum | الله، الحقيقة، الوطن، الإنسانية  | Arabic | God - Truth - Our Country - Humanity[165]

## Spain

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Universidad Politécnica de Madrid | Technica impendi nationi | Latin | Technology impulses nations
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 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 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 (lit. "Progress out of 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-Maria Christina | 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
Universitat Jaume I | Sapientia sola libertas est | Latin  | Only knowledge is freedom

## Switzerland

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University of Lausanne | Le savoir vivant | French | The knowledge alive
University of Fribourg | Scientia et Sapientia | Latin | Knowledge and wisdom
University of Geneva | Post Tenebras Lux | Latin | After darkness, light
ETH Zurich | Welcome Tomorrow[166] | English  |

## Sweden

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Karolinska Institutet | Att förbättra människors hälsa | Swedish | To improve human health
Chalmers University of Technology | Avancez | French | Advance
Lund University | Ad utrumque (paratus) | 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
Royal Institute of Technology | Vetenskap och konst | Swedish  | Science and Art
Örebro University | Dulce est sapere | Latin  | Knowledge is sweet

## Taiwan

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Aletheia University | 虔誠、質實、勤勞、服務、科學、健康、前進[167] | Traditional Chinese | Pious, solid, hard-working, serving, scientific, healthy, progressive
Asia University | 健康 · 關懷 · 創新 · 卓越[168] | Traditional Chinese  | Health, Care, Innovation, Excellence[169]
Central Police University | 誠[170][171] | Traditional Chinese  | Honesty
Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology | 忠、信、篤、敬[172] | Traditional Chinese  | Loyalty, trust, sincerity, and respect[173]
Chang Gung University | 勤勞樸實[174] | Traditional Chinese  | Diligence, Perseverance, Frugality and Trustworthiness[174]
Chang Gung University of Science and Technology | 勤勞樸實[175] | Traditional Chinese  | Diligence, Perseverance, Frugality and Trustworthiness[176]
Chaoyang University of Technology | 勤學、敦品、力行[177] | Traditional Chinese  | Diligence, character and action[178]
Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology | 好學有禮[179] | Traditional Chinese  | Studious and Polite
Chinese Culture University | 質樸堅毅[180] | Traditional Chinese  | Temperament, Simplicity, Strength, and Tenacity[181]
China Medical University | 仁、慎、勤、廉[182] | Traditional Chinese  | Compassion, Prudence, Diligence, Integrity[182]
Chung Hua University | 勤樸誠正[183] | Traditional Chinese  | Diligence, Simplicity, Truthfulness, Justness
Chung Shan Medical University | 誠愛精勤[184] | Traditional Chinese  | Honesty, Love, Excellence, Diligence[184]
Chung Yuan Christian University | 篤信力行[185] | Traditional Chinese  |
Dayeh University | 手腦並用、敬業樂群[186] | Traditional Chinese  | Using the hands and mind together; dedicated and gregarious
Feng Chia University | 忠勤誠篤[187] | Traditional Chinese  | Loyalty, diligence, sincerity and perseverance[187]
Fo Guang University | 義正道慈[188] | Traditional Chinese  |
Fu Jen Catholic University | Veritas, Bonitas, Pulchritudo, Sanctitas
真善美聖[189] | Latin,
Traditional Chinese  | Truth, beauty, goodness and sanctity[190]
Hsuan Chuang University | 德智勤毅[191] | Traditional Chinese  | Virtue, Knowledge, Diligence and Perseverance[192]
Huafan University | 德智能仁[193] | Traditional Chinese  | Virtue, knowledge, ability and compassion
I-Shou University | 務實創新[194] | Traditional Chinese  | Pragmatic and Innovative
Kainan University | 至誠、卓越、自由、豪邁[195] | Traditional Chinese  | Sincere, excellent, free, bold
Kaohsiung Medical University | 樂學至上，研究第一
堅忍自強，勵學濟世[196] | Traditional Chinese  |
Ming Chuan University | 誠樸敬毅[197] | Traditional Chinese  | Honesty, Modesty, Respect, Fortitude[197]
MingDao University | 明善誠身[198] | Traditional Chinese  | Wisdom, Virtue, Honesty, Progress[199]
Nanhua University | 慧道中流[200] | Traditional Chinese  | Wisdom, Means, Middle Way[200]
National Changhua University of Education | 新本精行[201] | Traditional Chinese  |
National Central University | 誠樸[202] | Traditional Chinese  | Sincerity and Simplicity[203]
National Cheng Kung University | 窮理致知[204] | Traditional Chinese  | Intellectual Development through Persistent Pursuit of Knowledge[205]
National Chengchi University | 親愛精誠[206] | Traditional Chinese  | Harmony, Independence, Balance and Preeminence[207]
National Chi Nan University | 誠樸弘毅、務本致用[208] | Traditional Chinese  |
National Chiayi University | 誠樸、力行、創新、服務[209] | Traditional Chinese  | Sincerity, Action, Innovation, and Service[210]
National Chung Cheng University | 積極創新，修德澤人[211] | Traditional Chinese  | To innovate with earnestness; be virtuous with altruism[212]
National Chung Hsing University | 誠樸精勤[213] | Traditional Chinese  | Honesty, Simplicity, Advancement, Diligence
National Defense Medical Center | 精愛精誠 博愛忠真[214] | Traditional Chinese  |
National Formosa University | 誠正精勤[215] | Traditional Chinese  | Integrity, Righteousness, Spirit, Diligence
National Hsinchu University of Education | 博雅弘達[216] | Traditional Chinese  |
National Ilan University | 篤學, 力行, 敬業, 樂群[217] | Traditional Chinese  | Studying diligently, practicing with earnestness, developing a respectful attitude toward professionalism[218]
National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology | 敬業、樂群、卓越、創新[219] | Traditional Chinese  | Dedication, camaraderie, excellence, and innovation[220]
National Kaohsiung Marine University | 忠、信、勤、勇[221] | Traditional Chinese  | Loyalty, trustworthiness, industriousness and bravery
National Kaohsiung Normal University | 誠敬宏遠[222] | Traditional Chinese  | Sincerity, Reverence, Greatness and Profundity[223]
National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences | 弘、毅、精、勤[224] | Traditional Chinese  | Altruism, Perseverance, Competence, and Diligence[224]
National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism | 精、誠、勤、樸[225] | Traditional Chinese  | Perfect, Honest, Diligent, Modest[225]
National Open University | 敦品勵學、敬業樂群[226] | Traditional Chinese  |
National Penghu University of Science and Technology | 新、實、謙、愛[227] | Traditional Chinese  | Innovation, Practicality, Modesty, Love-caring[228]
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology | 仁實[229] | Traditional Chinese  | Benevolent and True[229]
National Quemoy University | 真知、力行、兼善天下[230] | Traditional Chinese  | Sincerity, being knowledgeable, fulfillment, and actualization to improve ourselves and to make the world better at the same time[231]
National Taichung University of Education | 忠毅勤樸[232] | Traditional Chinese  |
National Taichung University of Science and Technology | 遠大密微[233] | Traditional Chinese  | Broad, dense, micro
National Taipei University | 追求真理，服務人群[234] | Traditional Chinese  | Searching for the truth and serving the people[234]
National Taipei University of Education | 敦愛篤行[235] | Traditional Chinese  | To love and to act[235]
National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science | 樂育親仁[236] | Traditional Chinese  |
National Taipei University of Technology | 誠、樸、精、勤[237] | Traditional Chinese  | Integrity, Simplicity, Professionalism, Diligence
National Taiwan Normal University | 誠正勤樸[238] | Traditional Chinese  | Sincerity, Justice, Diligence, and Simplicity[239]
National Taiwan Ocean University | 誠樸博毅[240] | Traditional Chinese  | Honesty, Simplicity, Fraternity, Perseverance[240]
National Taiwan Sport University | 精誠樸毅[241] | Traditional Chinese  | Precision, Honesty, Frugality and Perseverance[242]
National Taiwan University | 敦品 勵學 愛國 愛人[243] | Traditional Chinese  | Integrity, Diligence, Fidelity, Compassion[243]
National Taiwan University of Arts | 真善美[244] | Traditional Chinese  | Truth, Goodness, and Beauty[245]
National Taiwan University of Physical Education and Sport | 術德兼修、堅強勤奮[246] | Traditional Chinese  |
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology | 精誠[247] | Traditional Chinese  | Precision in Work, Sincerity in Attitude.[247]
National Tsing Hua University | 自强不息 厚德載物[248] | Traditional Chinese  | Constantly strengthen and cultivate ourselves[249]
National United University | 誠、敬、勤、新[250] | Traditional Chinese  | Honesty, Respect, Diligence and Creativity[250]
National University of Tainan | 仁、智、誠、正[251] | Traditional Chinese  | Mercy, Intelligence, Sincerity, Justice[252]
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University |  | Traditional Chinese  |
National Yunlin University of Science and Technology | 誠 敬 恆 新[253] | Traditional Chinese  | Sincerity, Honor, Perseverance, Originality[253]
Providence University | 進德、修業[254] | Traditional Chinese  | Virtue with Knowledge / Virtus cum Scientia[255]
Open University of Kaohsiung | 精勤恆實[256] | Traditional Chinese  | Expertise, diligence, perseverance, pragmatism
Shih Chien University | 力行實踐，修齊治平[257] | Traditional Chinese  | Knowledge is the beginning of practice. Doing is the completion of knowing.[258]
Shih Hsin University | 德智兼修、手腦並用[259] | Traditional Chinese  | Master virtue and wisdom; practice hands and mind[260]
Soochow University | 養天地正氣，法古今完人[261]

Unto a Full Grown Man[262]

| Traditional Chinese  | To nourish the spirit of universal truth, and to emulate the perfect man of the ages[261]
Taipei Medical University | 誠樸[263] | Traditional Chinese  | Honesty
Tamkang University | 樸 實 剛 毅[264] | Traditional Chinese  | Simplicity, Truthfulness, Firmness, Perseverance
Toko University | 科技、智慧、創造、榮譽[265] | Traditional Chinese  | Science and technology, intelligence, creativity, honor
Tunghai University | 求真、篤信、力行[266] | Traditional Chinese  | Truth, Faith, Deeds—Truth attained through Faith expressed by Deeds[266]
Tzu Chi University | 慈悲喜捨[267] | Traditional Chinese  | Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Unselfish Giving[268]
University of Kang Ning | 創新 創意 創未來[269] | Traditional Chinese  | Innovation, Creativity & Future-building![269]
University of Taipei | 公、誠、勤、樸[270] | Traditional Chinese  |
Yuan Ze University | 誠、勤、樸、慎[271] | Traditional Chinese  | Sincerity, Diligence, Thrift, Prudence[272]

## Thailand

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Mahidol University | อตฺตานํ อุปมํ กเร  | Pali | One ought to conduct oneself exemplarily
Nakhon Phanom University | มหาวิทยาลัยใกล้บ้าน มาตราฐานสากล  | Thai |
Thammasat University | เป็นเลิศ เป็นธรรม ร่วมนำสังคม  | Thai  | Be the finest, be the fairness, be the main engine of society
Silpakorn University | Ars longa, Vita brevis. | Latin | Art is long, Life is short.
Chiang Mai University | อตฺตานํ ทมยนฺติ ปณฺฑิตา  | Pali  | The wise control themselves.
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi | ทนโต เสฏโฐ มนุสเสสุ  | Pali  | The trained man wins.
Srinakharinwirot University | สิกฺขา วิรุฬหิ สมฺปตฺตา  | Pali  | Education is Growth.
Burapha University | สุโข ปญฺญาปฏิลาโภ  | Pali  | Gaining intellectual knowledge brings happiness.

## Togo

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University of Lomé | Futurae Generis Humani Fides[273] | Latin | Faith in the future of the human race

## Turkey

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Hacettepe University | Timeo hominem unius libri | Latin | I fear of a man with a single book
Bilkent University | Veritas | Latin  | Truth
Istanbul Bilgi University | Non scholae sed vitae discimus | Latin  | We do not learn for the school, but for life
Istanbul Technical University | Asırlardır Çağdaş | Turkish | Pioneer Through the Ages
Middle East Technical University | Scientia Dux Vitae Certissimus | Latin  | Science is the truest guide in life
Izmir University of Economics | Geleceği yönetmek | Turkish  | Managing the Future
Trakya Üniversitesi | Geleceğe Köprü | Turkish  | Bridge to the Future

## Ukraine

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Crimea State Medical University | Scientia Potentia Est[274] | 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 Kyiv | Utilitas honor et gloria | Latin  | Utility Honor and Glory
Ukrainian Catholic University | Nosce te ipsum | Latin  | Know Thyself

## United Kingdom

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University of Aberdeen | Initium sapientiæ timor domini | Latin | The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord
Abertay University | Beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam | Latin  | Blessed is the one who finds wisdom
Aberystwyth University | Nid Byd, Byd Heb Wybodaeth | Welsh | A world without knowledge is no world at all
Alcuin College, York | Panton nos postulo | Latin  | All we need
University of the Arts London | A Creative Constellation  | English |
Aston University | Forward  | English  |
Birkbeck, University of London | In nocte consilium | Latin  | In night is counsel
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
Bowland College, Lancaster | Bowland 'til I die  | English  |
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 (John 8 :31)  | Latin  | The truth shall make you free
Cardiff University | Gwirionedd Undod A Chytgord | Welsh  | Truth, unity and harmony
Cardiff Metropolitan University | The most valuable possession is knowledge  | English  |
Cartmel College, Lancaster | Live the dream  | English  |
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
Christ's College, Cambridge | Souvent me Souvient | French | I remember often
City University, London | To serve mankind  | English  |
College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham | Eadem mutata resurgo | Latin  | I rise again changed but the same[275]
Collingwood College, Durham | Aime le meilleur | French  | Love the best[275]
Corpus Christi College, Cambridge | Floreat Antiqua Domus | Latin  | May this old house flourish
Corpus Christi College, Oxford | Est Deo Gratia | Latin  | Thanks are to God
County College, Lancaster | Sine Consilio Nihil | Latin  | Nothing without counsel
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
Downing College, Cambridge | Quaerere Verum | Latin  | Seek the truth
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[276]
University of East Anglia | Do Different  | English  |
Edge Hill University | In Scientia Opportunitas | Latin  | In knowledge there is opportunity
Edinburgh Napier University | Nisi sapientia frustra | Latin  | Without knowledge all is in vain
University of Essex | Thought the harder, heart the keener  | English  |
University of Exeter | Lucem sequimur | Latin  | We follow the light
Exeter College, Oxford | Floreat Exon | Latin  | May Exeter flourish
Falmouth University | Doing Things Differently / Creative Minds, Inspiring Futures  | English  |
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge | Ex antiquis et novissimis optima | Latin  | The best out of the old and the new
Furness College, Lancaster | Everywhere else is nowhere  | English  |
Fylde College, Lancaster | In arvo quaerere verum | Latin  | Seek truth in the field
University of Glamorgan | Success Through Endeavour  | English  |
University of Glasgow | Via, Veritas, Vita | Latin  | The way, the truth, and the life
Glasgow Caledonian University | For the Common Weal  | Scots  | For the common good
University of Gloucestershire | In animo et veritate | Latin  | In spirit and truth
Goodricke College, York | Setting the standard  | English  |
Graduate College, Lancaster | Curiositas nostrum viam illuminat | Latin  | Curiosity lights our way
Grey College, Durham | Gradibus ascendimus | Latin  | Ascending by degrees[275]
Grizedale College, Lancaster | Never Forget  | English  |
Halifax College, York | Scholarship, Activity and Community  | English  |
Harper Adams University | Utile Dulci | Latin  | Useful and agreeable
Hatfield College, Durham | Vel Primus Vel Cum Primis | Latin  | Either the first or with the first[275]
Heythrop College, University of London | Nil Sine Fide | Latin  | Nothing without faith
Homerton College, Cambridge | Respice Finem | Latin  | Look to the end
Imperial College London | Scientia imperii decus et tutamen | Latin  | Knowledge is the adornment and safeguard of the empire
James College, York | Oderint Dum Metuant | Latin  | Let them hate, so long as they fear
Jesus College, Cambridge | Prosperum iter facias | Latin  | May your journey be successful
John Snow College, Durham | Per scientiam et prudentiam quaere summam | Latin  | To seek the highest through knowledge and wisdom[275]
Josephine Butler College, Durham | Comme je trouve | French  | As I find[275]
Keele University | Thanke God for All  | English  |
University of Kent | Cui servire regnare est | Latin  | Whom to serve is to reign
King's College London | Sancte et sapienter | Latin  | With holiness and with wisdom
King's College, Cambridge | Veritas et utilitas | Latin  | Truth and usefulness
Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford | Souvent me Souviens | French  | I remember often
University of Lancaster | Patet omnibus veritas | Latin  | Truth lies open to all
Langwith College, York | Vincit qui se vincit | Latin  | He conquers who conquers himself
University of Leeds | Et augebitur scientia | Latin  | And knowledge will be increased
University of Leicester | Ut vitam habeant | Latin  | So that they may have life
Linacre College, Oxford | No End to Learning  | English  |
University of Lincoln | Libertas per Sapientam | Latin  | Through wisdom, liberty
University of Liverpool | Haec otia fovent studia | Latin  | These days of peace foster learning
Liverpool Hope University | In faith, hope and love  | English  |
Liverpool John Moores University | Fortes fortuna adiuvat | Latin  | Fortune favours the bold
London School of Economics and Political Science | Rerum cognoscere causas | Latin  | To understand the causes of things
Lonsdale College, Lancaster | Simply the best  | English  |
Loughborough University | Veritate, Scientia, Labore | Latin  | By Truth, by science, and by labour
Magdalen College, Oxford | Floreat Magdalena | Latin  | May Magdalen flourish
Magdalene College, Cambridge | Garde ta Foy | French  | Keep your faith
University of Manchester | Cognitio, sapientia, hvmanitas | Latin  | Knowledge, wisdom, humanity
Manchester Metropolitan University | Many arts, many skills  | English  |
Mansfield College, Oxford | Deus locutus est nobis in filio | Latin  | God hath spoken unto us by his son
Merton College, Oxford | Qui Timet Deum Faciet Bona | Latin  | He that feareth God will do good
Napier University, Edinburgh | Nisi sapientia frustra | Latin  | Without knowledge, all is in vain
New College, Oxford | Manners Makyth Man  | English  |
Newman University, Birmingham | Ex Umbris in Veritatem | Latin  | From the shadow to the truth
Northumbria University | Aetas Discendi | Latin  | A lifetime of learning
University of Nottingham | Sapientia urbs conditur | Latin  | A city is built on wisdom
Nottingham Trent University | Shaping Futures  | English  |
The Open University | Learn and Live  | English  |
University of Oxford | Dominus Illuminatio Mea | Latin  | The Lord is my light
Oxford Brookes University | Excellence in Diversity  | English  |
Pendle College, Lancaster | Altiora sequamor | Latin  | Seek to Climb to the Top
Plymouth University | Indagate Fingite Invenite | Latin  | Explore, dream, discover
Queen Mary, University of London | Coniunctis viribus | Latin  | With united power
Queens' College, Cambridge | Floreat Domus | Latin  | May this house flourish
Regent's Park College, Oxford | Omnia probate quod bonum tenete | Latin  | Test all things; hold fast to that which is good
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen | Omni nunc arte magistra | Latin  | Now by all your mastered arts
Royal Holloway, University of London | Esse quam videre | Latin  | To be, rather than to seem
Royal Veterinary College | Venienti Occurrite Morbo | Latin  | Confront disease at its onset
University of Salford | Altiora Petamus | Latin  | Let us seek higher things
Selwyn College, Cambridge | ΑΝΔΡΙΖΕΣΘΕ | Greek | Quit ye like men
University of Sheffield | Rerum cognoscere causas | Latin  | To discover the causes of things
Sheffield Hallam University | Learn and Serve  | English  |
Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge | Dieu me garde de calomnie | French  | God preserve me from calumny
South College, Durham | Libertas, aequalitas, civitas totius mundi | Latin  | Freedom, equality and global citizenship[275]
University of Southampton | Strenuis Ardua Cedunt | Latin  | Adversity yields to endeavour
Southampton Solent University | Scintill Tuus Imaginationem | Latin  | Spark your imagination
St Aidan's College, Durham | Super fundaments certis | Latin  | Upon sure foundations[275]
University of St Andrews | Αιέν αριστεύειν | Greek  | Ever to excel[277]
St Anthony's College, Oxford | Plus est en vous | Latin  | There is more in you
St Catherine's College, Oxford | Nova et Vetera | Latin  | The old and the new
St Chad's College, Durham | Non vestra sed vos | Latin  | Not yours but you[275]
St Cross College, Oxford | Ad Quattuor Cardines Mundi | Latin  | To the four corners of the earth
St Cuthbert's Society, Durham | Gratia gratiam parit | Latin  | Friendship begets friendship[275]
St John's College, Cambridge | Souvent me Souvient | French  | I remember often
St John's College, Durham | Fides nostra victoria | Latin  | Our faith is our victory[275]
St Mary's College, Durham | Ancilla Domini | Latin  | The handmaid of the Lord[275]
St Peter's College, Oxford | Dum Spiro Spero | Latin  | While I breathe, I hope
Stephenson College, Durham | Me quondam mirabitur orbis | Latin  | One day I shall astonish the world[275]
Staffordshire University | Create the difference  | English  |
University of Stirling | Be the Difference  | English  |
University of Sussex | Be Still and Know  | English  |
Swansea University | Gweddw crefft heb ei dawn | Welsh  | Technical skill is bereft without culture
University of Teesside | Facta Non Verba | Latin  | Deeds not words
Trevelyan College, Durham | Vera fictis libentius | Latin  | Truth more readily than falsehood[275]
University College, Durham | Non nobis solum | Latin  | Not for ourselves alone[275]
University College London | Cuncti adsint meritaeque expectent praemia palmae | Latin  | Let all come who by merit most deserve reward
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 Winchester | Wisdom ond Lar  | Old English | Wisdom and knowledge
Van Mildert College, Durham | Sic vos non vobis | Latin  | Not for yourselves[275]
Wolfson College, Cambridge | Ring True  | English  |
Wolfson College, Oxford | Humani nil alienum | Latin  | Mankind is not unknown to me
Wrexham Glyndŵr University | Hyder trwy Addysg | Welsh  | Confidence through education
Wycliffe Hall, Oxford | Via, Veritas, Vita | Latin  | The way, the truth and the life
University of York | In limine sapientiæ | Latin  | On the threshold of wisdom
York St John University | Ut Vitam Habeant et Abundantius | Latin  | That they have life and have it more abundantly
University of Greenwich | Discere, Agere, Conficere | Latin  | To learn, to do, to achieve

## United States

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Abraham Lincoln University | Care, Connect, Conquer[278] | English |
Ana G. Méndez University | Studium ral lux | Latin | Light of enlightenment
Appalachian State University | Esse Quam Videri[279] | Latin  | To be, rather than to seem
University of Alabama | Coi cum soror | Latin  | Brotherhood and sisterhood
University of Alaska Fairbanks | Ad Summum | Latin  | To the top
Albright College | Veritas et Justita | Latin  | Truth and justice
Alfred University | Fiat Lux[280] | Latin  | Let there be light
American University | Pro deo et patria | Latin  | For God and country
Amherst College | Terras Irradient | Latin  | Let them give light to the world
Anderson University (South Carolina) | Humanitatem per crucem alere | Latin  | To nourish humanity through the cross
Andrews University | Corpus, Mens, Spiritus | Latin  | Body, mind, spirit
Angelo State University | Fiat Lux | Latin  | Let there be light
Antioch College | Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity  | English  |
University of Arkansas | Veritate Duce Progredi | Latin  | To advance with truth as our guide
Aquinas Institute | Credo Quid Quid Dixit Dei Filius | Latin  | I believe whatever the son of God has said
Auburn University | For The Advancement of Science and Arts  | English  |
Azusa Pacific University | God First  | English  |
Barnard College | επομενη τω λογισμω  | Greek | Following the way of reason
Bard College | Dabo tibi coronam vitae | Latin  | I shall give thee the crown of life
Barton College | Habebunt Lumen Vitae  | Latin  | They shall have the light of life
Bates College | Amore Ac Studio | Latin  | Love of learning
Bay Path University | Carpe Diem | Latin  | Seize The day
Baylor University | Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana | Latin  | For church, for Texas
Belmont Abbey College | That in all things God may be glorified  | English  |
Benedict College | Veritas et virtus  | Latin  | Truth and virtue
Berea College | God has made of one blood all peoples of the earth  | English  |
Berklee College of Music | Esse quam videri  | Latin  | To be, rather than to seem
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 | אמת  | Hebrew | Truth, even unto its innermost parts
University of Bridgeport | Educating for the Real World  | English  |
Brigham Young University | 'Enter to learn; go forth to serve'  | English  |
Brown University | In deo speramus | Latin  | In God we hope
University at Buffalo | Mens sana in corpore sano | Latin  | Sound mind in a sound body
University of California all campuses  | Fiat lux | Latin  | Let there be light
Calvin University | Cor meum tibi offero, Domine, prompte et sincere | Latin  | My heart I offer to you, Lord, promptly and sincerely
California Institute of Technology | The truth shall make you free  | English  |
California State University Maritime Academy | Laborare Pugnare Parati Sumus | Latin  | To work or fight, we are ready
California State University all campuses  | Vox Veritas Vita | Latin  | Voice, Truth, Life
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Pomona, and Humboldt | Discere Faciendo | Latin  | Learn by Doing
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
Campbellsville University | Find Your Calling  | English  |
Canisius University | Where leaders are made  | English  |
Cardinal Stritch University | Ut Probetis Potiora | Latin  | To value the better things
Carleton College | Declaratio Sermonum Tuorum Illuminat | Latin  | The revelation of your words illuminates
Carnegie Mellon University | My heart is in the work  | English  |
Case Western Reserve University | Lux | Latin  | Light
Catawba College | Scholarship, Character, Culture, Service  | English  |
The Catholic University of America | Deus Lux Mea Est | Latin  | God is my light
University of Central Florida | Reach for the Stars  | English  |
Central Michigan University | Sapientia, Virtus, Amicitia[281] | Latin  | Wisdom, virtue, and friendship
College of Charleston | Sapientia 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
Clark Atlanta University | I'll Find a Way or Make One  | English  |
Clarkson University | A Workman That Needeth Not to be Ashamed[282] | English  |
Clemson University | Who shall separate us now?  | English  |
Colby College | Lux Mentis Scientia | Latin  | Knowledge is the light of the mind
Colgate University | Deo ac Veritati | Latin  | For God and for truth
University of Mount Saint Vincent | Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me | Latin  | Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge
College of the Holy Cross | In hoc signo vinces | Latin  | In this sign you will conquer
College of Wooster | Scientia et religio, ex uno fonte. | Latin  | Knowledge and religion from one source.
University of Colorado | Λαμψατω το φώσ υμών  | Greek  | Let your light shine
Colorado Christian University | χάρις καὶ ἀλήθεια  | Greek  | Grace and truth
Colorado College | Scientia et Disciplina | Latin  | Knowledge and training
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, Justitiam diligite | Latin  | Love ye truth and justice
Dartmouth College | Vox clamantis in deserto | Latin  | The voice of one crying in the wilderness
Davidson College | Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas  | Latin  | Let learning be cherished where liberty has arisen
University of Denver | Pro Scientia et Religione | Latin  | For knowledge and religion
DePaul University | Viam sapientiae monstrabo tibi  | Latin  | I will show you the way of wisdom
Dickinson College | Pietate et doctrina tuta libertas | Latin  | Freedom is made safe through character and learning
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 gives life
East Carolina University | Servire | Latin  | To serve
Eastern Kentucky University | Get wisdom, get understanding  | English  |
Eastern Nazarene College | Via, Veritas, Vita | Latin  | The way, the truth, and the life
Elizabethtown College | Educate for Service  | English  |
Emory University | Cor prudentis possidebit scientiam | Latin  | The wise heart will possess knowledge
The Evergreen State College | Omnia Extares | Latin  | Let it all hang out

[no official translation given, but Latin is incorrectly constructed]

Florida A&M University | Excellence with caring  | English  |
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
Fontbonne University | Virtus et Scientia | Latin  | Virtue and knowledge
Fordham University | Sapientia et Doctrina | Latin  | Wisdom and learning
Franklin & Marshall College | Lux et lex | Latin  | Light and law
Franklin Pierce Law Center | Inspiring Excellence  | English  |
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 Mason University | Freedom and Learning  | English  |
George Washington University | Deus Nobis Fiducia | Latin  | In God our trust
Georgetown University | Utraque Unum | Latin  | Both into 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
Greenville Technical College | Clavis Ad Futura | Latin  | Keys to the future
Grinnell College | Veritas et Humanitas | Latin  | Truth and Humanity
Guilford College | I strive for wisdom and virtue  | English  |
Hamilton College | Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν  | Greek  | Know thyself
Hampden–Sydney College | Huc venite iuvenes ut exeatis viri | Latin  | Come here as boys so you may leave as men
Hampshire College | Non Satis Scire | Latin  | To know is not enough
Harvard University | Veritas[283] | Latin  | Truth
University of Hawaiʻi System | Ma luna a'e o na lahui a pau ke ola o ke kanaka[284] | Hawaiian | Above all nations is humanity
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
Hobart College | Disce | Latin  | Learn
University of Houston | In tempore | Latin  | In time
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  |
International Academy of Science  | Scientia est Potentia  | Latin  | Knowledge is power
Iona University | Certa Bonum Certamen | Latin  | Fight the good fight
Iowa State University | Science with Practice  | English  |
James Madison University | Knowledge is Liberty  | English  |
John Jay College of Criminal Justice | Educating of Justice  | English  |
Johns Hopkins University | Latin: Veritas vos liberabit [John 8:32], (The truth will set you free)  | Latin  | The truth shall make you free
Johnson & Wales University | The Wildcat Way; Pride, Courage, Character and Community  | English  |
Johnson C. Smith University | Sit Lux | Latin  | Let There Be Light
Johnson State College | Docendo discimus | Latin  | By teaching, we learn
Juniata College | Veritas Liberat | Latin  | The truth sets free
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  |
Lafayette College | Cur Non | French  | Why Not
Lehigh University | Homo minister et interpres naturae | Latin  | Man, the servant and interpreter of nature
Liberty University | Training Champions for Christ  | 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
Lesley University | Perissem Ni Perstitissem | Latin  | I had perished had I not persisted
Loras College | Pro Deo et Patria | Latin  | For God and country
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 Lafayette | Fortiter, Feliciter, Fideliter | Latin  | Boldly, Happily, Faithfully
University of Louisiana at Monroe | Seek the Truth  | English  |
Louisiana Tech University | Union, Confidence, Justice  | English  |
Macalester College | Natura et Revelatio Coeli Gemini | Latin  | Nature and revelation are twin sisters of heaven
Manhattan University | Signum Fidei | Latin  | Sign of faith
Marietta College | Lux Et Veritas | Latin  | Light and truth
University of Mary | Lumen Vitae | Latin  | The light of life
University of Maryland | (no official motto)[285] |  |
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
University of Massachusetts | Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietam | Latin  | By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty
Mercyhurst University | Carpe diem | Latin  | Seize the day
University of Memphis | Driven by doing  | English  |
Messiah University | Christ Preeminent  | English  |
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 | Magna 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
University of Mount Olive | Collegium Christianum Pro Homnibus et Mulieribus | Latin  | A Christian college for men and women
Morehead State University | Lux | Latin  | Light
Morehouse College | Et Facta est Lux | Latin  | And there was light
University of Nebraska at Kearney | Be Blue. Be Gold. BE BOLD.  | English  |
University of Nebraska–Lincoln | Literis Dedicata et Omnibus Artibus | Latin  | Dedicated to letters and all the arts
University of Nevada Las Vegas | Omnia Pro Patria | Latin  | Everything, all things for country
University of New Mexico | Lux Hominum Vita | Latin  | Light of the life of mankind
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
North Dakota State University | For the Land and its People  | English  |
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
Norwich University | I Will Try[286] | English  |
University of Notre Dame | Vita, Dulcedo, Spes | Latin  | Our life, our sweetness, our hope
Ohio University | Religio Doctrina Civilitas, Prae Omnibus Virtus | Latin  | Religion, learning, civility; Above all, virtue
Ohio State University | Disciplina in civitatem | Latin  | Education for citizenship
Ohio Wesleyan University | In lumine tuo videbimus lumen | Latin  | In your light we shall see the light
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  |
Pitzer College | Provida Futuri | Latin  | Mindful of the future
Pepperdine University | Freely you have received, Freely give (Matthew 10:8)  | English  |
University of Pittsburgh | Veritas et Virtus | Latin  | Truth and virtue
Plymouth State University | Ut Prosim | Latin  | That I may serve
Polytechnic Institute of New York University | Homo et hominis opera partes naturae | Latin  | Both man and the works of man are part of nature
Point Park University | Pro Arte, Pro Communitate, Pro Professione' | Latin  | For knowledge, for community, for career
Princeton University | Dei sub numine viget | Latin  | Under God's power she flourishes
Portland State University | Doctrina urbi serviat  | Latin  | Let knowledge serve the city
Principia College | As the sowing, the reaping  | English  |
Providence College | Veritas | Latin  | Truth
Purdue University | "Education, Research, Service"  | English  |
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
Quinnipiac University | Challenging Students to Meet the Challenges of the Future  | English  |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Knowledge and Thoroughness  | English  |
University of Rhode Island | Think big. We do.  | English  |
Rhodes College | Truth, Loyalty, Service  | 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 College | Set for the Defense of the Gospel  | English  |
University of Rochester | Meliora | Latin  | Ever better
Rollins College | Fiat Lux | Latin  | Let there be light
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Labor et scientia | Latin  | Labor and knowledge
Rutgers University | Sol iustitiae et occidentem illustra | Latin  | Sun of righteousness, shine upon the West, also
Salem College | Reach Within, Shape the Future  | English  |
University of San Francisco | Pro Urbe et Universitate | Latin  | For city and university
San Francisco State University | Experientia Docet | Latin  | Experience teaches
Scripps College | Incipit vita nova | Latin  | Here begins new life
Seton Hall University | Hazard Zet Forward | Anglo-Norman / Old English | Despite hazard, forward
Shimer College | Not to be served, but to serve  | English  |
Skidmore College | Scuto amoris divini | Latin  | Under the shield of divine love
Smith College | Ἐν τῇ ἀρετῇ τὴν γνῶσιν | Greek  | In virtue, knowledge
Sonoma State University | Lux Mentis, Lux Orbis | Latin  | Light of the mind, light of the world
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
Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Deo Volente | Latin  | God willing
Southern Methodist University | Veritas Liberabit Vos | Latin  | The truth will make you free
Southwestern University | Non Quis Sed Quid  | Latin  | Not who but what
St. Augustine's University (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 College (Annapolis/Santa Fe) | Facio liberos ex liberis libris libraque | Latin  | I make free adults from children by means of books and a balance
St. John's University (New York City) | Educatio Christiana Animae Perfectio | Latin  | A Christian education perfects the soul
St. John Fisher University | Bonitatem et Disciplinam et Scientiam Doce Me | Latin  | Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge
Stanford University | Die Luft der Freiheit weht | German | The wind of freedom blows
Stetson University | Pro Deo et Veritate. | Latin  | For God and truth
Stevens Institute of Technology | Per aspera ad astra | Latin  | Through adversity to the stars
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
Taylor University | Lux et Fides | Latin  | Light and Faith
Temple University | Perseverantia Vincit | Latin  | Perseverance Conquers
University of Tennessee | Veritatem cognoscetis et veritas te liberabit | Latin  | You will know the truth and the truth shall set you free
University of Texas (all schools)  | Disciplina praesidium civitatis | Latin  | Education, the guardian of society
Texas Southern University | Excellence in Achievement  | English  |
Texas Woman's University | Scientia Lumen Vitae | Latin  | Knowledge brings light to life
Texas Tech University | From here, it's possible  | English  |
University of Toledo  | Coadyuvando El Presente, Formando El Porvenir | Spanish  | Guide to the Present, Moulder of the Future
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 College | Sous les lois de Minerve nous devenons tous frères et soeurs | French | Under the laws of Minerva, we all become brothers and sisters
Union University (New York) | In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas | Latin  | Unity in necessary matters, freedom in doubtful matters, charity for all
Union University | Religio et Eruditio | Latin  | Religion and erudition (also: Faith and learning)
United States Coast Guard Academy | Scientiæ Cedit Mare | Latin  | The sea yields to knowledge
United States Merchant Marine Academy | Acta non Verba[287] | Latin  | Deeds not Words
United States Military Academy | Duty, Honor, Country  | English  |
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
Vanderbilt University | Crescere Aude | Latin  | Dare to grow
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
Wake Forest University | Pro humanitate | Latin  | For humanity
Warren Wilson College | We're not for everyone... but then, maybe you're not everyone.  | English  |
University of Washington | Lux sit | Latin  | Let there be light
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 Texas A&M University | Visio Veritas Valor[288] | Latin  | Vision, truth, value.
West Virginia University | Πιστει την αρετην εν δε τηι αρετηι την γνωσιν  | Greek  | Add to your faith virtue and to virtue knowledge
West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Summum Bonum | Latin  | The highest good
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
William Jewell College | Deo Fisus Labora | Latin  | Trust in God, Work
Willamette University | Non nobis solum nati sumus | Latin  | Not unto ourselves alone are we born
Williams College | E liberalitate E. Williams, armigeri | Latin  | Through the generosity of E. Williams, Esquire
William Smith College | ΒΙΟΣ, ΨΥΧΗ | Greek  | Life, soul
Wingate University | Faith, Knowledge, Service  | English  |
Winthrop University | Veritas cum libertate  | Latin  | Truth with liberty
Wheaton College (Illinois) | Christo et Regno Ejus | Latin  | For Christ and his kingdom
Whitman College | per ardua surgo | Latin  | Through adversities I rise
University of Wisconsin–Madison | Numen Lumen | Latin  | God, our light (also: The divine within the universe, however manifested, is my light)
University of Wisconsin–River Falls | Where the Free Spirit Prevails  | English  |
Wofford College | Intaminatis fulget honoribus | Latin  | Untarnished, she shines with honor
Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Lehr und Kunst | German  | Theory and practice
Xavier University | Vidit mirabilia magna / Ad majorem Dei gloriam | Latin  | He has seen great wonders / For the greater glory of God
Yale University | Lux et veritas | Latin  | Light and truth

## Venezuela

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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

## Vietnam

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Faculty of Computer Network and Communication, University of Information Technology | Virtus et Sapientia | Latin | Virtue and Wisdom
Vietnam National University, Hanoi | Ab uno disce omnes | Latin  | From one, learn everything.
Van Lang University | Moralitas, Voluntas, Creativitas | Latin  | Morality, Will, Creativity.

## Zimbabwe

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Lupane State University  | Building Communities through Knowledge  | English |

## See also

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* List of military unit mottoes by country

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