| University |
Motto |
Language |
Translation |
| Acadia University |
In pulvere vinces |
Latin |
In dust, you conquer |
| Atlantic Baptist University |
Christus Praeeminens |
Latin |
Christ is preeminent |
| Bishop's University |
Recti cultus pectora roborant |
Latin |
Sound learning strengthens the spirit |
| Brock University |
Surgite! |
Latin |
Push on! |
| 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 |
Real education for the real world |
English |
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| Dalhousie University |
Ora et Labora |
Latin |
Pray and work |
| École Polytechnique de Montréal |
Ut tensio sic vis |
Latin |
As the extension, the force |
| Lakehead University |
Vos persolvo pro angustus obvius |
Latin |
Achievement through effort |
| Laurentian University |
Emitte lucem et veritatem |
Latin |
Send forth thy light and thy truth |
| McGill University |
Grandescunt aucta labore |
Latin |
By work, all things increase and grow |
| McMaster University |
Τα παντα εν Χριστωι συνεστηκεν |
Greek |
All things cohere in Christ |
| Memorial University of Newfoundland |
Provehito in Altum |
Latin |
Launch forth into the deep |
| Mount Allison University |
Litterae, Religio, Scientia |
Latin |
Writing, Divinity, Knowledge |
| Mount Saint Vincent University |
Veritas ad Deum ducit |
Latin |
Truth leads to God |
| Nipissing University |
Integritas |
Latin |
Integrity |
| Queen's University |
Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas |
Latin |
Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times |
| Royal Military College of Canada |
Truth, Duty, Valour |
English |
French: Vérité, Devoir, Vaillance |
| Royal Roads University |
Living Our Learning |
English |
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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 |
| 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 http//www.president.ubc.ca/speeches/29sep2006_installation_address.pdf |
| University of Calgary |
Mo Shùile Togam Suas |
Scottish Gaelic |
I will lift up my eyes |
| University of Guelph |
Rerum cognoscere causas |
Latin |
To learn the meaning of reality |
| University of King's College |
Deo Legi Regi Gregi |
Latin |
For God, Law, King, People |
| University of Lethbridge |
Fiat Lux |
Latin |
Let there be light |
| University of Manitoba |
Floreat |
Latin |
Flourish" or "Prosper" |
| University of New Brunswick |
Sapere Aude |
Latin |
Dare to know / Dare to be wise |
| University of Northern British Columbia |
En Cha Huná |
Dakelh language |
literally 'He/she too lives", figuratively "Other people have their point of view") |
| University of Ontario Institute of Technology |
Cogitando et Agendo Ducemus |
Latin |
By thinking and doing, we shall lead |
| University of Ottawa |
Deus Scientiarum Dominus Est |
Latin |
God is the Lord of Knowledge |
| University of Prince Edward Island |
Faith, Knowledge, Service |
English |
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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 |
| University of Sherbrooke |
Veritatem in charitate |
Latin |
Truth in charity |
| University of Toronto |
Velut arbor ævo |
Latin |
As a tree with the passage of time |
| University of Victoria |
Let there be light (shown in Hebrew characters) and Multitudo sapoentum sanitas orbis |
Latin |
A multitude of the wise is the health of the world |
| University of Waterloo |
Concordia cum veritate |
Latin |
In harmony with truth |
| University of Western Ontario |
Veritas et Utilitas |
Latin |
Truth and usefulness |
| University of Windsor |
Bonitatem, disciplinam, scientiam |
Latin |
Goodness, discipline, knowledge |
| University of Winnipeg |
Lux et Veritas Floreant |
Latin |
Let Light and Truth Flourish |
| Wilfrid Laurier University |
Veritas Omnia Vincit |
Latin |
Truth conquers all |
| York University |
Tentanda via |
Latin |
The way must be tried |
| University |
Motto |
Language |
Translation |
| Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) |
진리, 평화, 창조
(Jinli, Pyeonghwa, Changjo) |
Korean |
Truth, Peace, and Creativity |
| Seoul National University (SNU) |
Veritas lux mea |
Latin |
Truth is my light. |
| Pusan National University (PNU) |
진리,자유,봉사.
(Jilli, Jayu, Bongsa) |
Korean |
Truth, Liberty,and Devotion |
| Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) |
Education for the world, research for the future |
English |
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| Kyungpook National University (KNU) |
진리•긍지•봉사
(Jilli, Gungji, Bongsa) |
Korean |
Truth, Pride, Service. |
| Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) |
성실, 창의, 진취
(Sungsil, Changeu, Jinchi) |
Korean |
Integrity, Creativity, and Aspiration |
| Yonsei University |
진리가 너희를 자유롭게 하리라.
(Jilli-ga neohui-rul jayuropke-harira) |
Korean |
Truth will set you free. |
| Korea University |
자유, 정의, 진리
(Jayu, Jungeu, Jinli) |
Korean |
We're Going on Ventrilo, To Play a Little DOTA |
| University |
Motto |
Language |
Translation |
| Durham University |
Fundamenta eius super montibus sanctis |
Latin |
Her foundations are set upon the holy hills |
| Imperial College London |
Scientia imperii decus et tutamen |
Latin |
Knowledge is the adornment and safeguard of the Empire |
| King's College London |
Sancte et sapienter |
Latin |
With holiness and with wisdom |
| Napier University, Edinburgh |
Nisi sapientia frustra |
Latin |
No wisdom frustrates |
| London School of Economics and Political Science |
Rerum cognoscere causas |
Latin |
To understand the causes of things |
| Queen Mary, University of London |
Coniunctis viribus |
Latin |
With united power |
| University of Aberdeen |
Initium sapientiae Timor domini |
Latin |
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom |
| University of Birmingham |
Per Ardua Ad Alta |
Latin |
Through hard work, great heights are achieved |
| University of Bristol |
Vim promovet insitam |
Latin |
(Learning) promotes one's innate power |
| University of Cambridge |
Hinc lucem et pocula sacra |
Latin |
From here, light and sacred draughts |
| University College London |
Cuncti adsint meritaeque expectent praemia palmae |
Latin |
Let all come who by merit most deserve reward |
| University of Derby |
Experientia Docet |
Latin |
Experience Teaches |
| University of Essex |
Thought the harder, heart the keener |
English |
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| University of Exeter |
Lucem sequimur |
Latin |
We follow the light |
| University of Glasgow |
Via Veritas Vita |
Latin |
The Way, The Truth, 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 |
Excellentia per studium |
Latin |
Excellence through study |
| University of Liverpool |
Haec otia fovent studia |
Latin |
These days of peace foster learning |
| University of Leicester |
Ut vitam habeant |
Latin |
So that they may have life |
| University of Manchester |
Cognitio, sapientia, hvmanitas |
Latin |
Knowledge, wisdom, humanity |
| University of Nottingham |
Sapientia urbs conditur |
Latin |
A city is built on wisdom |
| University of Oxford |
Dominus Illuminatio Mea |
Latin |
The Lord is my Light |
| University of Salford |
Altiora Petamus |
Latin |
Let us seek higher things |
| University of Sheffield |
Rerum cognoscere causas |
Latin |
To discover the causes of things |
| University of Southampton |
Strenuis Ardua Cedunt |
Latin |
The Heights Yield to Endeavour |
| University of St Andrews |
Αιέν αριστεύειν |
Greek |
Ever to be the best |
| University of Sussex |
Be Still and Know |
English |
| University of Wales, Aberystwyth |
Nid Byd, Byd Heb Wybodaeth |
Welsh |
A world without knowledge is no world at all |
| University of Wales, Bangor |
Gorau Dawn Deall |
Welsh |
The best gift is understanding |
| University of Warwick |
Mens agitat molem |
Latin |
Mind over matter |
| University of York |
In limine sapientiae |
Latin |
On the threshold of wisdom |
| City University, London |
To serve mankind |
English |
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| University |
Motto |
Language |
Translation |
| Amherst College |
Terras Irradient |
Latin |
Let them give light to the world |
| Andrews University |
Corpus, Mens, Spiritus |
Latin |
Body, Mind, Spirit |
| Bob Jones University |
Petimus Credimus |
Latin |
We seek, we trust |
| Boston College |
Αιεν αριστευειν |
Greek |
Ever to Excel |
| Boston University |
Learning, Virtue, Piety |
English |
| Brandeis University |
Truth Even Unto Its Innermost Parts |
English |
| Brown University |
In deo speramus |
Latin |
In God we hope |
| University of California, Berkeley |
Fiat lux |
Latin |
Let there be light |
| Calvin College |
My heart I offer to you, Lord, promptly and sincerely |
English |
| Caltech |
The truth shall make you free |
English |
| The Catholic University of America |
Deus Lux Mea Est[15] |
Latin |
God Is My Light |
| University of Chicago |
Crescat scientia; vita excolatur |
Latin |
Let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched |
| Christian Brothers University |
Virtus et Scientia |
Latin |
Character and Knowledge |
| University of Cincinnati |
Alta Petit |
Latin |
She seeks the light |
| University of Colorado |
Let your light shine |
English |
| Columbia University |
In lumine Tuo videbimus lumen |
Latin |
In Thy light shall we see light |
| Cornell University |
I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study – Ezra Cornell, 1865 |
English |
| Crichton College |
Think. Grow. Change. |
English |
| Dartmouth College |
Vox clamantis in deserto |
Latin |
A voice crying in the wilderness |
| Drew University |
δωρεαν ελαβετε δωρεαν δοτε |
Greek |
Freely you have received, Freely give (Matthew 10:8) |
| Duke University |
Eruditio et Religio |
Latin |
Erudition and Religion |
| Duquesne University |
Spiritus est qui vivificat |
Latin |
It is the Spirit that giveth life |
| Fordham University |
Sapientia et Doctrina |
Latin |
Wisdom and Learning |
| Furman University |
Christo et Doctrinae[16] |
Latin |
For Christ and Learning[17] |
| Gallaudet University |
Ephphatha |
Aramaic |
Be opened
(Mark 7:34) |
| George Washington University |
Deus Nobis Fiducia |
Latin |
In God Our Trust |
| Georgetown University |
Utraque Unum |
Latin |
Both and One |
| Georgia Institute of Technology |
Progress and Service
(formerly "To Know, To Do, To Be") |
English |
| Harvard University |
Veritas |
Latin |
Truth |
| Hillsdale College |
Virtus Tentanime Gaudet |
Latin |
Strength Rejoices in the Challenge |
| Howard University |
Veritas et Utilitas |
Latin |
Truth and Service |
| 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 |
| Johns Hopkins University |
Veritas vos liberabit |
Latin |
The truth shall make you free |
| 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 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe |
Seek the Truth |
English |
| Louisiana Tech University |
Non Sibi Sed Suis |
Latin |
Not for one's self, but for one's own |
| 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 Miami |
Magnus est Veritas |
Latin |
Great is the Truth |
| University of Michigan |
Artes Scientia Veritas |
Latin |
Art, Science, Truth |
| Middlebury College |
Scientia et Virtus |
Latin |
Knowledge and Virtue |
| University of Minnesota |
Commune Vinculum Omnibus Artibus |
Latin |
A Common Bond for All the Arts |
| University of Missouri |
Salus Populi |
Latin |
The Welfare of the People |
| Montana State University - Billings |
Access and Excellence |
English |
| Montclair State University |
Carpe Diem |
Latin |
Seize The day |
| Morehead State University |
Lux |
Latin |
Light |
| State University of New York |
To learn, to search, to serve |
English |
| 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 |
| Northwestern University |
Quaecumque sunt vera |
Latin |
Whatsoever things are true |
| University of Notre Dame |
Vita, Dulcedo, Spes |
Latin |
Mary, our Life, Sweetness, and Hope |
| The Ohio State University |
Disciplina in civitatem |
Latin |
Education for Citizenship |
| University of Oregon |
Mens Agitat Molem |
Latin |
The Mind Moves the Mass |
| University of Pennsylvania |
Leges sine moribus vanae |
Latin |
Laws without morals are useless |
| Pennsylvania State University |
Making life better |
English |
| Pepperdine University |
Freely you have received, Freely give (Matthew 10:8) |
English |
| Princeton University |
Dei sub numine viget |
Latin |
Under God's power she flourishes |
| University of Richmond |
Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae |
Latin |
The Word of Lfe and the Light of Knowledge |
| University of Rochester |
Meliora |
Latin |
Always better |
| San Francisco State University |
Experientia Docet |
Latin |
Experience Teaches |
| Stanford University |
Die Luft der Freiheit weht |
German |
The wind of freedom blows |
| St. John's University (New York City) |
Educatio Christiana Animae Perfectio |
Latin |
A Christian Education Perfects the Soul |
| University of San Francisco |
Pro Urbe et Universitate |
Latin |
For City and University |
| University of Southern California |
Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat |
Latin |
Let him who deserves it bear away the palm |
| University of Texas |
Disciplina praesidium civitatis |
Latin |
Education, the Guardian of Society |
| Texas Tech University |
From here, it's possible |
English |
| Tulane University |
Non Sibi Sed Suis |
Latin |
Not for one's self, but for one's own |
| Valparaiso University |
In Tua Luce Videmus Lucem |
Latin |
In Thy Light We See Light |
| University of Vermont |
Studiis Et Rebus Honestis |
Latin |
Through Studies and Upright Affairs |
| Villanova University |
Veritas Unitas Caritas |
Latin |
Truth Unity Love |
| Virginia Tech |
Ut prosim |
Latin |
That I may serve |
| University of Washington |
Lux sit |
Latin |
Let there be light |
| Wake Forest University |
Pro humanitate |
Latin |
For humanity |
| Washington University in St. Louis |
Per veritatem vis |
Latin |
Strength through truth |
| Wellesley College |
"Non Ministrari sed Ministrare" |
Latin |
Not to be ministered unto, but to minister. |
| Western Carolina University |
Facultas Vestri Mentis |
Latin |
Power Your Mind |
| Western Kentucky University |
The spirit makes the master |
English |
| Yale University |
Lux et veritas |
Latin |
Light and truth |