Many colleges and universities have designated mottos that represent the ethos and culture of that institution.
Argentina UniversityMottoLanguageTranslationUniversity of Buenos AiresLatinArgentine virtue is strength and studyNational University of RosarioLatinEducating thoughtful peopleBuenos Aires Institute of TechnologyLatinTo the light peacefully she goesNational University of CórdobaLatinCarry my name to the peopleNational University of the SouthLatinThrough the difficulties to the truthNational University of TucumanLatinFeet on the ground eyes towards the stars
Australia UniversityMottoLanguageTranslationAustralian Catholic University Truth in LoveEnglishAustralian National UniversityNaturam Primum Cognoscere RerumLatinFirst, to learn the nature of things. (From Lucretius, De Rerum Natura, l. VI.)Bond UniversityBringing ambition to lifeEnglishCentral Queensland UniversityDoctrina PerpetuaLatinForever learningCharles Sturt UniversityFor the public goodEnglishCurtin University of TechnologyLook Ever ForwardEnglishDeakin UniversityEnglish Edith Cowan University Freedom Through KnowledgeEnglishFederation University AustraliaLearn to SucceedEnglish Flinders UniversityInspiring AchievementEnglishGriffith UniversityKnow More. Do More.EnglishJames Cook UniversityCrescente LuceItalianLight ever increasingLa Trobe UniversityQui cherche trouveFrenchWhoever seeks, finds. (Matthew 7:7)Macquarie UniversityAnd Gladly TecheMiddle English And gladly teach (from The Canterbury Tales)Monash UniversityAncora imparoItalianI am still learning - Michelangelo.Queensland University of TechnologyA university for the real worldEnglishRoyal Melbourne Institute of TechnologyPerita manus mens excultaLatin[A] skilled hand [and] cultivated mindSwinburne University of TechnologyFactum per LitterasLatinAchievement through learningUniversity of AdelaideSub Cruce LumenLatinThe light [of learning] under the [Southern] CrossUniversity of CanberraNew IntelligenceEnglishThe University of MelbournePostera Crescam LaudeLatinWe grow in the esteem of future generations. ("I will grow in praise afterwards.") - Horace, Odes, l. III. 30.University of New EnglandEx sapientia modusLatinOut of wisdom comes moderationUniversity of New South WalesScientia Corde, Manu et MenteLatinKnowledge by heart, hand and mindUniversity of NewcastleI Look AheadEnglishThe University of Notre Dame AustraliaIn principio erat VerbumLatinIn the beginning was the Word. (John 1:1)University of QueenslandScientia ac LaboreLatinThrough knowledge and hard workUniversity of Southern QueenslandPer Studia Mens NovaLatinThrough study the mind is made newUniversity of SydneySidere mens eadem mutatoLatinThe constellations change, [but] the mind [remains] the sameUniversity of TasmaniaIngeniis Patuit CampusLatinThe field is open to talentUniversity of Technology, SydneyThink. Change. Do.EnglishUniversity of Western AustraliaSeek WisdomEnglishWestern Sydney UniversityUnlimitedEnglish
Austria +UniversityMottoLanguageTranslationUniversity of ViennaUnermüdlich neugierig. Seit 1365.GermanTirelessly curious. Since 1365Theresian Military AcademyA.E.I.O.U.German/LatinTechnical University of ViennaTechnik für MenschenGermanTechnology for the peopleVienna University of Economics and BusinessScience inspired by consumersEnglishVeterinary Medicine University of ViennaLehren mit Verantwortung, Forschen mit Vision und Heilen mit AmbitionGermanTeach with responsibility, research with vision, heal with ambitionUniversity of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, ViennaUniversität der Nachhaltigkeit und des LebensGermanA University of sustainability and of lifeUniversity of KlagenfurtPer aspera ad astraLatinThrough difficulties to the starsUniversity of GrazWe work for tomorrow!EnglishMedical University of GrazPioneering minds-caring for patients' health and well-being!EnglishUniversity of LeobenAlles außer gewöhnlich!GermanEverything but usual!
Bahamas
UniversityMottoLanguageTranslationThe College of The BahamasKnowledge, Truth, IntegrityEnglish
Bangladesh UniversityMottoLanguageTranslationUniversity of Dhakaশিক্ষাই আলোBengaliEducation is lightBangladesh University of Engineering and TechnologyThe Ocean of KnowledgeEnglishNorth South UniversityCenter of Excellence in Higher EducationEnglishBangladesh Agricultural Universityজ্ঞান, দক্ষতা, চরিত্র BengaliKnowledge, Efficiency, Moral CharacterShahjalal University of Science and Technologyঅর্জন, চর্চা, সৃষ্টিBengaliInner spiritRajshahi University of Engineering and TechnologyHeaven's Light is Our GuideEnglishJagannath Universityশিক্ষা, ঈমান, শৃঙ্খলাBengaliEducation, Faith, DisciplineBRAC UniversityInspiring Excellence EnglishSher-e-Bangla Agricultural Universityগবেষণা, শিক্ষা, সম্প্রসারণBengaliResearch, Education, ExtensionBangladesh University of Professionalsজ্ঞানের মাধ্যমে উৎকর্ষ সাধনBengaliExcellence through knowledgeBangladesh University of Textilesজ্ঞানই শক্তিBengaliKnowledge Is PowerMilitary Institute of Science and Technologyপ্রগতির জন্য প্রযুক্তিBengaliTechnology for Advancement
Belgium UniversityMottoLanguageTranslationUniversité Libre de Bruxelles (F)Vrije Universiteit Brussel (NL)Scientia vincere tenebrasLatinConquering darkness by scienceUniversité catholique de Louvain (F)Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (NL)Sedes sapientiaeLatinSeat of wisdomGhent UniversityInter UtrumqueLatinIn Between Both ExtremesUniversity of HasseltKnowledge in ActionEnglish
Botswana UniversityMottoLanguageTranslationUniversity of BotswanaThuto Ke ThebeSetswanaEducation is a Shield
Brazil UniversityMottoLanguageTranslationPontifícia Universidade Católica de CampinasFide Splendet et ScientiaLatinMay it shine with truth and knowledgePontifícia Universidade Católica de GoiásVeritas in Scientia et FideLatinTruth in Knowledge and FaithPontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de JaneiroAlis grave nilLatinNothing is too heavy for those who have wingsPontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do SulAd verum ducitLatinLeading to the truthUniversidade de BrasíliaAutonomiaPortugueseAutonomyUniversidade de São PauloScientia VincesLatinThrough knowledge you winUniversidade Estadual do CearáLumen Ad ViemLatinEnlightening lifeUniversidade Federal de AlagoasScientia ad SapientiamLatinKnowledge for WisdomUniversidade Federal do Espírito SantoDocete Omnes GentesLatinTeach all the peopleUniversidade Federal FluminenseDiscere, Docere, Seminare LatinLearn, Teach, SpreadUniversidade Federal de Minas GeraisIncipit Vita NovaLatinA new life beginsUniversidade Federal da ParaíbaSapientia ÆdificatLatinKnowledge BuildsUniversidade Federal do ParanáScientia et LaborLatinScience and WorkUniversidade Federal de PernambucoVirtus ImpavidaLatinFearless VirtueUniversidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroA Universidade do BrasilPortugueseThe University of BrazilUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do NorteAccipit ut DetLatinReceive to giveUniversidade Federal de UberlândiaUm bem público a serviço do BrasilPortugueseA public good in the service of BrazilUniversidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e MucuriSapientia et LibertasLatinWisdom and FreedomUniversidade Federal de ViçosaEdiscere, Scire, Agere, VincereLatinStudy, Know, Act, WinUniversidade Presbiteriana MackenzieTradição e Pioneirismo na EducaçãoPortugueseTradition and pioneering in educationUniversidade Tecnológica Federal do ParanáTecnologia e HumanismoPortugueseTechnology and humanism
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