University |
Motto |
Language |
Translation |
Acadia University |
In pulvere vinces |
Latin |
In dust, you conquer |
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 |
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Concordia University |
Small planet, Big thinking |
English |
Small planet, Big thinking |
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 |
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Queen's University |
Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas |
Latin |
Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times |
Royal Military College of Canada |
Truth, Duty, Valour |
English |
French: Vérité, Devoir, Vaillance |
Royal Roads University |
Life.Changing |
English |
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Ryerson University |
Mente et Artificio |
Latin |
With mind and hand |
Saint Francis Xavier University |
Quaecumque Sunt Vera |
Latin |
Whatsoever things are true |
Saint Mary's University |
Age Quod Agis |
Latin |
What you do, do well |
St. Mary's University College, Calgary |
In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen |
Latin |
In 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 |
Trent University |
Nunc cognosco ex parte |
Latin |
Now I know in part |
Trinity Western University |
Turris Fortis Deus Noster |
Latin |
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God |
Université de Montréal |
Fide splendet et scientia |
Latin |
May it shine with truth and knowledge |
Université Laval |
Deo favente haud pluribus impar |
Latin |
By the grace of God, to no one equal |
University of Alberta |
Quaecumque Vera |
Latin |
Whatsoever things are true |
University of British Columbia |
Tuum est |
Latin |
It's up to you or It is yours |
University of Calgary |
Mo Shùile Togam Suas |
Scottish Gaelic |
I will lift up my eyes |
University of Guelph |
Rerum cognoscere causas |
Latin |
To learn the reasons of realities |
University of King's College |
Deo Legi Regi Gregi |
Latin |
For God, Law, King, People |
University of Lethbridge |
Fiat Lux |
Latin |
Let there be light |
University of Manitoba |
Floreat |
Latin |
"Flourish" or "Prosper" |
University of New Brunswick |
Sapere Aude |
Latin |
Dare to know / Dare to be wise |
University of Northern British Columbia |
En Cha Huná |
Dakelh language |
literally 'He/she too lives", figuratively "Other people have their point of view") |
University of Ontario Institute of Technology |
Cogitando et Agendo Ducemus |
Latin |
By thinking and doing, we shall lead |
University of Ottawa |
Deus Scientiarum Dominus Est |
Latin |
God is the Master of Science |
University of Prince Edward Island |
Faith, Knowledge, Service |
English |
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University of Regina |
As One Who Serves |
English |
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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 |
As a tree with the passage of time |
University of Victoria |
יהי אור y'hi or
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 |
University |
Motto |
Language |
Translation |
Beijing Foreign Studies University |
兼容并蓄 博学笃行[4] |
Chinese |
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Beijing Normal University |
学为人师 行为世范[5] |
Chinese |
Learn, so as to instruct others; Act, to serve as example to all.[6] |
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications |
厚德 博学 敬业 乐群[7] |
Chinese |
Great Virtue, Profound Knowledge, Total Commitment, Harmonious Cooperation[8] |
Beijing University of Technology |
不息为体 日新为道[9] |
Chinese |
Taking persistence in pursuit as the substance, taking innovation everyday as the way[10] |
Chang'an University |
弘毅明德 笃学创新[11] |
Chinese |
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China Pharmaceutical University |
精业济群[12] |
Chinese |
Be proficient and benefit others[13] |
Chongqing University |
耐劳苦、尚俭朴、勤学业、爱国家[14] |
Chinese |
Endure Toil, Cherish Thrift, Work Hard and Love the Country[15] |
Dalian University |
文明 自强 求是 创新[16] |
Chinese |
Civilization Self-Improvement Truth-Seeking and Originality[17] |
Fudan University |
博学而笃志,切问而近思[18] |
Chinese |
Rich in knowledge and tenacious of purposes, inquiring with earnestness and reflecting with self-practice[19] |
Harbin Institute of Technology |
规格严格 功夫到家[20] |
Chinese |
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Hebei University |
实事求是,笃学诚行[21] |
Chinese |
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Heilongjiang University |
参天尽物 博学慎思[22] |
Chinese |
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Henan University |
明德,新民,至于至善[23] |
Chinese |
To illustrate illustrious virtue; to renovate the people; and to rest in the highest excellence[24] |
Hohai University |
艰苦朴素,实事求是,严格要求,勇于探索[25] |
Chinese |
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Huazhong University of Science and Technology |
明德厚学,求是创新[26] |
Chinese |
Virtue, Knowledge, Truth, Originality[27] |
Hunan University |
实事求是 敢为人先[28] |
Chinese |
Seeking Truth from Facts and Daring to be Pioneers[29] |
Jiangsu University |
博学 求是 明德[30] |
Chinese |
Be erudite, practical and virtuous[31] |
Jilin University |
求实创新,励志图强[32] |
Chinese |
Objective and innovative, determination and persistence. |
Jinan University |
忠信笃敬[33] |
Chinese |
Loyalty, Sincerity, Integrity and Respect[34] |
Lanzhou University |
自强不息 独树一帜[35] |
Chinese |
Constantly Improving, Blazing Our Own Path[36] |
Nanjing University |
诚朴雄伟 励学敦行[37] |
Chinese |
Sincerity with Aspiration, Perseverance and Integrity[38] |
Nankai University |
允公允能,日新月异[39] |
Chinese |
Dedication to Public Interests, Acquisition of All-round Capability, Aspiration for Progress with Each Passing Day[39] |
Ningbo University |
实事求是 经世致用[40] |
Chinese |
Truth and pragmatism |
Northeastern University |
自强不息,知行合一[41] |
Chinese |
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Northwest University |
公诚勤朴[42] |
Chinese |
justice, honesty, diligence, simple[43] |
Ocean University of China |
海纳百川,取则行远[44] |
Chinese |
Ocean Embraces Streams All and Exploring Promises Reaching Far[45] |
Peking University |
(No official motto)[46] |
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Qingdao University |
博学笃志,明德求真,守正出奇[47] |
Chinese |
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Renmin University of China |
实事求是[48] |
Chinese |
Seeking truth from facts[49] |
Shandong University |
学无止境 气有浩然[50] |
Chinese |
Noble in Spirit; Boundless in Knowledge[51] |
Shanghai International Studies University |
格高志远,学贯中外[52] |
Chinese |
Integrity, Vision and Academic Excellence[52] |
Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
饮水思源 爱国荣校[53] |
Chinese |
When you drink water, never shall you forget its source; love your motherland and add credit to your Alma Mater[54] |
Shanghai University |
自强不息;先天下之忧而忧,后天下之乐而乐[55] |
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.[56]
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Shanxi University |
尊广道艺、登崇俊良[57] |
Chinese |
being industrious, strict, honest and creative[58] |
Sichuan Normal University |
重德,博学,务实,尚美[59] |
Chinese |
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Sichuan University |
海纳百川 有容乃大[60] |
Chinese |
Sea encompasses hundreds of rivers, willingness to accept all is virtuous
Officially: The ocean is exclusive because it embraces hundreds of rivers[61] |
Soochow University |
养天地正气,法古今完人[62] |
Chinese |
Unto a full-grown man[63] |
Southeast University |
止于至善[64] |
Chinese |
Strive for Perfection[65] |
Sun Yat-sen University |
博学、审问、慎思、明辨、笃行[66] |
Chinese |
Study Extensively, Enquire Accurately, Reflect Carefully, Discriminate Clearly, Practise Earnestly[67] |
Tianjin University |
实事求是[68] |
Chinese |
Seeking Truth from Facts[69] |
Tianjin University of Technology |
重德重能、求实求新[70] |
Chinese |
Focusing on Morals and Capability, Pursuing Truth and Innovation[71] |
Tongji University |
严谨、求实、团结、创新[72] |
Chinese |
Discipline, Practicality, Unity and Creativity[73] |
Tsinghua University |
自强不息、厚德载物[74] |
Chinese |
Self-Discipline and Social Commitment[75] |
University of Science and Technology of China |
红专并进,理实交融[76] |
Chinese |
Being Both Politically Sound and Professionally Competent, and Integrating Theory with Practice[77] |
Wuhan University |
自强 弘毅 求是 拓新[78] |
Chinese |
Improve Oneself, Promote Perseverance, Seek Truth and Make Innovations[79] |
Xiamen University |
自强不息 止于至善[80] |
Chinese |
Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection[81] |
Xiangtan University |
博学笃行,盛德日新[82] |
Chinese |
Knowledge, Action and Virtue[83] |
Yantai University |
守信 求实 好学 力行[84] |
Chinese |
Be trustworthy, be down-to-earth, be fond of learning, and practice earnestly[85] |
Yunnan University |
自尊 致知 正义 力行[86] |
Chinese |
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Zhejiang University |
求是创新[87] |
Chinese |
Seeking the Truth and Pioneering New Trails[88] |
University |
Motto |
Language |
Translation |
Ranchi University |
- May nostrum scientia fio splendens/
- तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु
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May our knowledge become brilliant |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
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 Guwahati |
Knowledge Is Power |
Sanskrit |
Knowledge Is Power |
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 Management Ahmedabad |
vidyā viniyogāt vikāsaḥ / विद्या विनियोगात् विकासः / vidyA viniyogAt vikAsaH |
Sanskrit |
progress comes from proper application of knowledge |
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 nectar of Life |
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 alone is the instrument of doing all duties/deeds |
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 supreme power |
Central Board of Secondary Education |
asato mā sadgamaya / असतो मा सद्गमय / asato mA sadgamaya |
Sanskrit |
Lead us From Untruth to Truth |
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology |
swayam tejaswin bhava |
Sanskrit |
Be self-enlightened |
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 |
satyaṃ śivaṃ sundaram / सत्यं शिवं सुन्दरम् / satyaM shivaM sundaram |
Sanskrit |
truth, auspiciousness, beauty |
Manipal University |
pragyānam brahm / प्रज्ञानं ब्रह्म / pragyānam brahm |
Sanskrit |
Knowledge is the attainment of God |
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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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, Rourkela |
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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 |
Urdoo, 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 always win |
National Institute of Technology, Warangal |
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National Institute of Technology, Goa |
या विद्या सा विमुक्तये |
Sanskrit |
True Knowledge Liberates |
VIT University |
A place to learn; A chance to grow |
English |
A place to learn; A chance to grow |
Anna University |
Progress through knowledge |
English |
Progress through knowledge |
Loyola College, Chennai |
Luceat Lux Vestra |
Latin |
Let your Light Shine |
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 Collegechennai |
Knowledge is Power
DES:Union is strength
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English |
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Christ UniversityBangalore |
Excellence and Service |
English |
Excellence and Service |
Netaji Subhas Institute 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 Moratuwa |
vidyaiva sarvadhanam / विद्यैव सर्वधनम् / vidyaiva sarvadhanam |
Sanskrit |
Knowledge is the greatest wealth |
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 |
University |
Motto |
Language |
Translation |
Aletheia University |
虔誠、質實、勤勞、服務、科學、健康、前進[119] |
Traditional Chinese |
Pious, solid, hard-working, serving, scientific, healthy, progressive |
Asia University |
健康 · 關懷 · 創新 · 卓越[120] |
Traditional Chinese |
Health, Care, Innovation, Excellence[121] |
Central Police University |
誠[122][123] |
Traditional Chinese |
Honesty |
Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology |
忠、信、篤、敬[124] |
Traditional Chinese |
Loyalty, trust, sincerity, and respect[125] |
Chang Gung University |
勤勞樸實[126] |
Traditional Chinese |
Diligence, Perseverance, Frugality and Trustworthiness[126] |
Chang Gung University of Science and Technology |
勤勞樸實[127] |
Traditional Chinese |
Diligence, Perseverance, Frugality and Trustworthiness[128] |
Chaoyang University of Technology |
勤學、敦品、力行[129] |
Traditional Chinese |
Diligence, character and action[130] |
Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology |
好學有禮[131] |
Traditional Chinese |
Studious and Polite |
Chinese Culture University |
質樸堅毅[132] |
Traditional Chinese |
Temperament, Simplicity, Strength, and Tenacity[133] |
China Medical University |
仁、慎、勤、廉[134] |
Traditional Chinese |
Compassion, Prudence, Diligence, Integrity[134] |
Chung Hua University |
勤樸誠正[135] |
Traditional Chinese |
Diligence, Simplicity, Truthfulness, Justness |
Chung Shan Medical University |
誠愛精勤[136] |
Traditional Chinese |
Honesty, Love, Excellence, Diligence[136] |
Chung Yuan Christian University |
篤信力行[137] |
Traditional Chinese |
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Dayeh University |
手腦並用、敬業樂群[138] |
Traditional Chinese |
Using the hands and mind together; dedicated and gregarious |
Feng Chia University |
忠勤誠篤[139] |
Traditional Chinese |
Loyalty, diligence, sincerity and perseverance[139] |
Fo Guang University |
義正道慈[140] |
Traditional Chinese |
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Fu Jen Catholic University |
Veritas, Bonitas, Pulchritudo, Sanctitas
真善美聖[141] |
Latin,
Traditional Chinese |
Truth, beauty, goodness and sanctity[142] |
Hsuan Chuang University |
德智勤毅[143] |
Traditional Chinese |
Virtue, Knowledge, Diligence and Perseverance[144] |
Huafan University |
德智能仁[145] |
Traditional Chinese |
Virtue, knowledge, ability and compassion |
I-Shou University |
務實創新[146] |
Traditional Chinese |
Pragmatic and Innovative |
Kainan University |
至誠、卓越、自由、豪邁[147] |
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[148] |
Traditional Chinese |
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Ming Chuan University |
誠樸敬毅[149] |
Traditional Chinese |
Honesty, Modesty, Respect, Fortitude[149] |
MingDao University |
明善誠身[150] |
Traditional Chinese |
Wisdom, Virtue, Honesty, Progress[151] |
Nanhua University |
慧道中流[152] |
Traditional Chinese |
Wisdom, Means, Middle Way[152] |
National Changhua University of Education |
新本精行[153] |
Traditional Chinese |
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National Central University |
誠樸[154] |
Traditional Chinese |
Sincerity and Simplicity[155] |
National Cheng Kung University |
窮理致知[156] |
Traditional Chinese |
Intellectual Development through Persistent Pursuit of Knowledge[157] |
National Chengchi University |
親愛精誠[158] |
Traditional Chinese |
Harmony, Independence, Balance and Preeminence[159] |
National Chi Nan University |
誠樸弘毅、務本致用[160] |
Traditional Chinese |
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National Chiao Tung University |
知新致遠 崇實篤行[161] |
Traditional Chinese |
Absorb the new to look far ahead, and work pragmatically[162] |
National Chiayi University |
誠樸、力行、創新、服務[163] |
Traditional Chinese |
Sincerity, Action, Innovation, and Service[164] |
National Chung Cheng University |
積極創新,修德澤人[165] |
Traditional Chinese |
To innovate with earnestness; be virtuous with altruism[166] |
National Chung Hsing University |
誠樸精勤[167] |
Traditional Chinese |
Honesty, Simplicity, Advancement, Diligence |
National Defense Medical Center |
精愛精誠 博愛忠真[168] |
Traditional Chinese |
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National Formosa University |
誠正精勤[169] |
Traditional Chinese |
Integrity, Righteousness, Spirit, Diligence |
National Hsinchu University of Education |
博雅弘達[170] |
Traditional Chinese |
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National Ilan University |
篤學, 力行, 敬業, 樂群[171] |
Traditional Chinese |
Studying diligently, practicing with earnestness, developing a respectful attitude toward professionalism[172] |
National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology |
敬業、樂群、卓越、創新[173] |
Traditional Chinese |
Dedication, camaraderie, excellence, and innovation[174] |
National Kaohsiung Marine University |
忠、信、勤、勇[175] |
Traditional Chinese |
Loyalty, trustworthiness, industriousness and bravery |
National Kaohsiung Normal University |
誠敬宏遠[176] |
Traditional Chinese |
Sincerity, Reverence, Greatness and Profundity[177] |
National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences |
弘、毅、精、勤[178] |
Traditional Chinese |
Altruism, Perseverance, Competence, and Diligence[178] |
National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism |
精、誠、勤、樸[179] |
Traditional Chinese |
Perfect, Honest, Diligent, Modest[179] |
National Open University |
敦品勵學、敬業樂群[180] |
Traditional Chinese |
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National Penghu University of Science and Technology |
新、實、謙、愛[181] |
Traditional Chinese |
Innovation, Practicality, Modesty, Love-caring[182] |
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology |
仁實[183] |
Traditional Chinese |
Benevolent and True[183] |
National Quemoy University |
真知、力行、兼善天下[184] |
Traditional Chinese |
Sincerity, being knowledgeable, fulfillment, and actualization to improve ourselves and to make the world better at the same time[185] |
National Taichung University of Education |
忠毅勤樸[186] |
Traditional Chinese |
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National Taichung University of Science and Technology |
遠大密微[187] |
Traditional Chinese |
Broad, dense, micro |
National Taipei University |
追求真理,服務人群[188] |
Traditional Chinese |
Searching for the truth and serving the people[188] |
National Taipei University of Education |
敦愛篤行[189] |
Traditional Chinese |
To love and to act[189] |
National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science |
樂育親仁[190] |
Traditional Chinese |
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National Taipei University of Technology |
誠、樸、精、勤[191] |
Traditional Chinese |
Integrity, Simplicity, Professionalism, Diligence |
National Taiwan Normal University |
誠正勤樸[192] |
Traditional Chinese |
Sincerity, Justice, Diligence, and Simplicity[193] |
National Taiwan Ocean University |
誠樸博毅[194] |
Traditional Chinese |
Honesty, Simplicity, Fraternity, Perseverance[194] |
National Taiwan Sport University |
精誠誠毅[195] |
Traditional Chinese |
Precision, Honesty, Frugality and Perseverance[196] |
National Taiwan University |
敦品 勵學 愛國 愛人[197] |
Traditional Chinese |
Integrity, Diligence, Fidelity, Compassion[197] |
National Taiwan University of Arts |
真善美[198] |
Traditional Chinese |
Truth, Goodness, and Beauty[199] |
National Taiwan University of Physical Education and Sport |
術德兼修、堅強勤奮[200] |
Traditional Chinese |
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National Taiwan University of Science and Technology |
精誠[201] |
Traditional Chinese |
Precision in Work, Sincerity in Attitude.[201] |
National Tsing Hua University |
自强不息 厚德載物[202] |
Traditional Chinese |
Constantly strengthen and cultivate ourselves[203] |
National United University |
誠、敬、勤、新[204] |
Traditional Chinese |
Honesty, Respect, Diligence and Creativity[204] |
National University of Tainan |
仁、智、誠、正[205] |
Traditional Chinese |
Mercy, Intelligence, Sincerity, Justice[206] |
National Yang-Ming University |
真知力行、仁心仁術[207] |
Traditional Chinese |
benevolent mind and art, putting knowledge into practice[208] |
National Yunlin University of Science and Technology |
誠 敬 恆 新[209] |
Traditional Chinese |
Sincerity, Honor, Perseverance, Originality[209] |
Providence University |
進德、修業[210] |
Traditional Chinese |
Virtue with Knowledge / Virtus cum Scientia[211] |
Open University of Kaohsiung |
精勤恆實[212] |
Traditional Chinese |
Expertise, diligence, perseverance, pragmatism |
Shih Chien University |
力行實踐,修齊治平[213] |
Traditional Chinese |
Knowledge is the beginning of practice. Doing is the completion of knowing.[214] |
Shih Hsin University |
德智兼修、手腦並用[215] |
Traditional Chinese |
Master virtue and wisdom; practice hands and mind[216] |
Soochow University |
養天地正氣,法古今完人[217]
Unto a Full Grown Man[218]
|
Traditional Chinese
English |
To nourish the spirit of universal truth, and to emulate the perfect man of the ages[217] |
Taipei Medical University |
誠樸[219] |
Traditional Chinese |
Honesty |
Tamkang University |
樸 實 剛 毅[220] |
Traditional Chinese |
Simplicity, Truthfulness, Firmness, Perseverance |
Toko University |
科技、智慧、創造、榮譽[221] |
Traditional Chinese |
Science and technology, intelligence, creativity, honor |
Tunghai University |
求真、篤信、力行[222] |
Traditional Chinese |
Truth, Faith, Deeds—Truth attained through Faith expressed by Deeds[222] |
Tzu Chi University |
慈悲喜捨[223] |
Traditional Chinese |
Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Unselfish Giving[224] |
University of Kang Ning |
創新 創意 創未來[225] |
Traditional Chinese |
Innovation, Creativity & Future-building![225] |
University of Taipei |
公、誠、勤、樸[226] |
Traditional Chinese |
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Yuan Ze University |
誠、勤、樸、慎[227] |
Traditional Chinese |
Sincerity, Diligence, Thrift, Prudence[228] |
University |
Motto |
Language |
Translation |
University of Aberdeen |
Initium sapientiæ timor domini |
Latin |
The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord |
Aberystwyth University |
Nid Byd, Byd Heb Wybodaeth |
Welsh |
A world without knowledge is no world at all |
University of the Arts London |
A Creative Constellation |
English |
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Aston University |
Forward |
English |
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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 |
School of Oriental and African Studies |
Knowledge is power |
English |
University of Bradford |
Give invention light |
English |
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University of Bristol |
Vim promovet insitam |
Latin |
(Learning) promotes one's innate power |
University of Buckingham |
Alis Volans Propriis |
Latin |
Flying On Our Own Wings |
Buckinghamshire New University |
Arte et industria |
Latin |
By Art and Industry |
University of Cambridge |
Hinc lucem et pocula sacra |
Latin |
From here, light and sacred draughts |
Canterbury Christ Church University |
Veritas liberabit vos |
Latin |
The truth shall make you free |
Cardiff University |
Gwirionedd Undod A Chytgord |
Welsh |
Truth, Unity and Harmony |
University of Central Lancashire |
Ex solo ad solem |
Latin |
From the Ground to the Sun |
University of Chester |
Qui docet in doctrina |
Latin |
He that teacheth, on teaching |
University of Chichester |
Docendo discimus |
Latin |
By teaching, we learn |
City University, London |
To serve mankind |
English |
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Cranfield University |
Post nubes, lux |
Latin |
Out of darkness, light |
De Montfort University |
Excellentia et studium |
Latin |
Excellence and zeal |
University of Derby |
Experientia Docet |
Latin |
Experience Teaches |
University of Dundee |
Magnificat anima mea dominum |
Latin |
My soul doth magnify the Lord |
Durham University |
Fundamenta eius super montibus sanctis |
Latin |
Her foundations are upon the holy hills |
University of East Anglia |
Do Different |
English |
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Edge Hill University |
In Scientia Opportunitas |
Latin |
In knowledge there is opportunity |
Glasgow Caledonian University |
For the Common Weal |
Scots |
For the common good |
University of Gloucestershire |
In animo et veritate |
Latin |
In spirit and truth |
Imperial College London |
Scientia imperii decus et tutamen |
Latin |
Knowledge is the adornment and safeguard of the Empire |
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 |
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) |
Rerum cognoscere causas |
Latin |
To understand the causes of things |
Napier University, Edinburgh |
Nisi sapientia frustra |
Latin |
Without knowledge, all is in vain |
The Open University |
Learn and Live |
English |
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Oxford Brookes University |
Excellence in Diversity |
English |
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Queen Mary, University of London |
Coniunctis viribus |
Latin |
With united power |
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 |
Swansea University |
Gweddw crefft heb ei dawn |
Welsh |
Technical skill is bereft without culture |
University College London |
Cuncti adsint meritaeque expectent praemia palmae |
Latin |
Let all come who by merit most deserve reward |
University of Essex |
Thought the harder, heart the keener |
English |
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University of Edinburgh |
Nec temere, nec timide |
Latin |
Neither rashly nor timidly |
University of Exeter |
Lucem sequimur |
Latin |
We follow the light |
University of Glamorgan |
Success Through Endeavour |
English |
|
University of Glasgow |
Via, Veritas, Vita |
Latin |
The Way, the Truth, and the Life |
Keele University |
Thanke God for All |
English |
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University of Lancaster |
Patet omnibus veritas |
Latin |
Truth lies open to all |
University of Leeds |
et augebitur scientia |
Latin |
And Knowledge Will Be Increased |
University of Lincoln |
Libertas per Sapientam |
Latin |
Through Wisdom, Liberty |
University of Liverpool |
Haec otia fovent studia |
Latin |
These days of peace foster learning |
Liverpool John Moores University |
Fortes fortuna adiuvat |
Latin |
Fortune Assists the Bold |
University of Leicester |
Ut vitam habeant |
Latin |
So that they may have life |
Loughborough University |
Veritate, Scientia, Labore |
Latin |
By Truth, By Science and, By labour |
University of Manchester |
Cognitio, sapientia, hvmanitas |
Latin |
Knowledge, wisdom, humanity |
University of Nottingham |
Sapientia urbs conditur |
Latin |
A city is built on wisdom |
University of Oxford |
Dominus Illuminatio Mea |
Latin |
The Lord is my Light |
Plymouth University |
Indagate Fingite Invenite |
Latin |
Explore, Dream, Discover |
University of Salford |
Altiora Petamus |
Latin |
Let us seek higher things |
University of Sheffield |
Rerum cognoscere causas |
Latin |
To discover the causes of things |
University of Southampton |
Strenuis Ardua Cedunt |
Latin |
Adversity Yields to Endeavour |
Southampton Solent University |
Scintill Tuus Imaginationem |
Latin |
Spark Your Imagination |
Staffordshire University |
Create the difference |
English |
University of St Andrews |
Αιέν αριστεύειν |
Greek |
Ever to be the best |
University of Sussex |
Be Still and Know |
English |
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University of Teesside |
Facta Non Verba |
Latin |
Deeds Not Words |
University of Wales College of Medicine |
Gwybod Medr Iachau |
Welsh |
Knowledge enables cures |
University of Warwick |
Mens agitat molem |
Latin |
Mind over matter |
University of Winchester |
Wisdom ond Lar |
Old English |
Wisdom and Knowledge |
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 |
Motto |
Language |
Translation |
Appalachian State University |
Esse Quam Videri[230] |
Latin |
To be, rather than to seem |
University of Alaska Fairbanks |
Ad Summum |
Latin |
To the top |
University of Houston |
In tempore |
Latin |
In time |
Albright College |
Veritas et Justita |
Latin |
Truth and Justice |
American University |
Pro deo et patria |
Latin |
For God and Country |
Amherst College |
Terras Irradient |
Latin |
Let them give light to the world |
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 |
University of Arkansas |
Veritate Duce Progredi |
Latin |
To Advance with Truth as our Guide |
Auburn University |
For The Advancement of Science and Arts |
English |
Azusa Pacific University |
God First |
English |
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Barton College |
Habebunt Lumen Vitae |
Latin |
They shall have the light of life |
Baylor University |
Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana |
Latin |
For Church, For Texas |
Belmont Abbey College |
That in all things God may be glorified. |
English |
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Benedict College |
Veritas et virtus. |
Latin |
Truth and Virtue |
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 |
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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 of California |
Fiat lux |
Latin |
Let there be light |
Calvin College |
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 |
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California State University, Chico |
Today decides tomorrow |
English |
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Caldwell College |
Sapientia Et Scientia |
Latin |
Wisdom and Knowledge |
Campbell University |
Ad astra per aspera |
Latin |
To the stars through difficulties |
Canisius College |
Where leaders are made |
English |
Cardinal Stritch University |
Ut Probetis Potiora |
Latin |
To value the better things |
Carnegie Mellon University |
My heart is in the work |
English |
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Catawba College |
Scholarship, Character, Culture, Service |
English |
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The Catholic University of America |
Deus Lux Mea Est |
Latin |
God Is My Light |
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 |
Clemson University |
Who shall separate us now? |
English |
Who shall separate us now? |
Colby College |
Lux Mentis Scientia |
Latin |
Knowledge is the Light of the Mind |
Colgate University |
Deo ac Veritati |
Latin |
For God and for Truth |
College of Mount Saint Vincent |
Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me. |
Latin |
Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge. |
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 |
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 |
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Crichton College |
Think. Grow. Change. |
English |
|
University of Dallas |
Veritatem, Justitam diligite |
Latin |
Love ye Truth and Justice |
Dartmouth College |
Vox clamantis in deserto |
Latin |
The voice of one crying in the wilderness |
University of Denver |
Pro Scientia et Religione |
Latin |
For Knowledge and Religion |
Davidson College |
Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas |
Latin |
Let Learning Be Cherished Where Liberty Has Arisen |
DePaul University |
Viam sapientiae monstrabo tibi. |
Latin |
I will show you the way of wisdom. |
Dominican University (Illinois) |
Caritas et Veritas |
Latin |
Love and Truth |
Drew University |
δωρεαν ελαβετε δωρεαν δοτε |
Greek |
Freely you have received, Freely give (Matthew 10:8) |
Drexel University |
Science, Industry, Art |
English |
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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 |
Emory University |
Cor prudentis possedibit scientia |
Latin |
The wise heart will possess knowledge |
The Evergreen State College |
Omnia Extares |
Latin |
Let It All Hang Out |
The Florida State University |
Vires, Artes, Mores |
Latin |
Strength, Skill, Character |
University of Florida |
Civium in moribus rei publicae salus |
Latin |
The welfare of the state depends upon the morals of its citizens |
Fontbonne University |
Virtus et Scientia |
Latin |
Virtue and Knowledge |
Fordham University |
Sapientia et Doctrina |
Latin |
Wisdom and Learning |
Furman University |
Christo et Doctrinae |
Latin |
For Christ and Learning |
Gallaudet University |
Ethpatach |
Syriac |
Be opened
(Mark 7:34) |
Gardner-Webb University |
Pro Deo et Humanitate |
Latin |
For God and Humanity |
George 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 |
Hampshire College |
Non Satis Scire |
Latin |
To Know Is Not Enough |
Harvard University |
Veritas[231] |
Latin |
Truth |
University of Hawai’i System |
Ma luna a'e o na lahui a pau ke ola o ke kanaka[232] |
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 |
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 College |
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 |
Veritas vos liberabit |
Latin |
The truth shall make you free |
Johnson C. Smith University |
Sit Lux |
Latin |
Let There Be Light |
Johnson State College |
Docendo discimus |
Latin |
By teaching, we learn |
Kalamazoo College |
Lux esto |
Latin |
Be light |
Kansas State University |
Rule by Obeying Nature's Laws |
English |
|
University of Kansas |
Videbo visionem hanc magnam quare non comburatur rubus |
Latin |
I will see this great sight, how the bush does not burn |
University of Kentucky |
Dream, Challenge, Succeed |
English |
|
Lehigh University |
Homo minister et interpres naturae |
Latin |
Man, the servant and interpreter of nature |
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 College |
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)[233] |
|
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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 |
University of Memphis |
Driven by doing. |
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 |
Magnus est Veritas |
Latin |
Great is the Truth |
University of Michigan |
Artes Scientia Veritas |
Latin |
Art, Science, Truth |
Middlebury College |
Scientia et Virtus |
Latin |
Knowledge and Virtue |
University of Minnesota |
Commune Vinculum Omnibus Artibus |
Latin |
A Common Bond for All the Arts |
Mississippi College |
Veritas et Virtus |
Latin |
Truth and Virtue |
University of Missouri |
Salus Populi |
Latin |
The Welfare of the People |
Montana State University - Billings |
Access and Excellence |
English |
|
Montclair State University |
Carpe Diem |
Latin |
Seize The day |
Montreat College |
Esse Quam Videri |
Latin |
To Be, Rather Than To Seem |
Mount Olive College |
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 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[234] |
English |
|
University of Notre Dame |
Vita, Dulcedo, Spes |
Latin |
Mary, our Life, Sweetness, and 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 |
Old Dominion University |
A Portal to New Worlds |
English |
|
University of Oregon |
Mens Agitat Molem |
Latin |
Minds Move Mountains |
Peace College |
Esse Quam Videri |
Latin |
To be, rather than to seem |
University of Pennsylvania |
Leges sine moribus vanae |
Latin |
Laws without morals are useless |
Pennsylvania State University |
Making life better |
English |
|
Pepperdine University |
Freely you have received, Freely give (Matthew 10:8) |
English |
|
University of Pittsburgh |
Veritas et Virtus |
Latin |
Truth and Virtue |
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 |
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 |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
Knowledge and Thoroughness |
English |
Rice University |
Letters, Science, Art |
English |
University of Richmond |
Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae |
Latin |
The Word of Life and the Light of Knowledge |
Roanoke Bible College |
Set for the Defense of the Gospel |
English |
|
University of Rochester |
Meliora |
Latin |
Ever better |
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 |
Smith College |
Ἐν τῇ ἀρετῇ τὴν γνῶσιν |
Greek |
In virtue, knowledge |
St. Augustine's College (Raleigh) |
Veritas vos liberabit |
Latin |
The truth will set you free |
St. Bonaventure University |
In Sanctitate et Doctrina |
Latin |
In Holiness and Learning |
St. John's University (New York City) |
Educatio Christiana Animae Perfectio |
Latin |
A Christian Education Perfects the Soul |
St. John Fisher College |
Bonitatem et Disciplinam et Scientiam Doce Me |
Latin |
Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge. |
San Francisco State University |
Experientia Docet |
Latin |
Experience Teaches |
Salem College |
Reach Within, Shape the Future |
English |
|
Skidmore College |
Creative Thought Matters |
English |
University of San Francisco |
Pro Urbe et Universitate |
Latin |
For City and University |
Seton Hall University |
Hazard Zet Forward |
Anglo-Norman/Archaic English |
Despite hazard, forward |
The University of the South |
Ecce quam bonum, et quam iucundum habitare fratres in unum |
Latin |
Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, for brethren to dwell together in unity! |
University of South Carolina |
Emollit Mores Nec Sinit Esse Feros |
Latin |
Learning humanizes character and does not permit it to be cruel |
University of Southern California |
Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat |
Latin |
Let him who deserves it bear away the palm |
Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
Deo Volente |
Latin |
God Willing |
Southwestern University |
Non Quis Sed Quid |
Latin |
Not who but what |
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 |
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 |
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 |
French |
We all become brothers under the laws of Minerva |
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, or Faith and Learning |
United States Coast Guard Academy |
Scientiæ Cedit Mare |
Latin |
The sea yields to knowledge |
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 |
University of Vermont |
Studiis Et Rebus Honestis |
Latin |
Through Studies and Upright Affairs |
Villanova University |
Veritas Unitas Caritas |
Latin |
Truth Unity Love |
Virginia Military Institute |
In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium |
Latin |
In Peace, a Glorious Asset, in War, a Tower of Strength. |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
Ut prosim |
Latin |
That I may serve |
University of Washington |
Lux sit |
Latin |
Let there be light |
Wake Forest University |
Pro humanitate |
Latin |
For humanity |
Warren Wilson College |
We're not for everyone... but then, maybe you're not everyone. |
English |
|
Washington University in St. Louis |
Per veritatem vis |
Latin |
Strength through truth |
Washington and Lee University |
Non Incatus Futuri |
Latin |
Not Unmindful of the Future |
Wellesley College |
Non Ministrari sed Ministrare |
Latin |
Not to be ministered unto, but to minister. |
West Virginia University |
Πιστει την αρετην εν δε τηι αρετηι την γνωσιν |
Greek |
Add to your faith virtue and to virtue knowledge |
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 |
Willamette University |
Non nobis solum nati sumus |
Latin |
Not unto ourselves alone are we born |
Wingate University |
Faith, Knowledge, Service |
English |
|
Wheaton College (Illinois) |
Christo et Regno Ejus |
Latin |
For Christ and His Kingdom |
University of Wisconsin-Madison |
Numen Lumen |
Latin |
God, our light OR The divine within the universe, however manifested, is my light. |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls |
Where the Free Spirit Prevails |
English |
|
Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
Lehr und Kunst |
German |
Theory and Practice |
Yale University |
Lux et veritas |
Latin |
Light and truth |
Southern Methodist University |
Veritas Liberabit Vos |
Latin |
The truth will make you free. |