What colour is the thesis at LUISS Economics?

Institutional midnight blue with gold foil printing. It's the same colour as Law and every other LUISS faculty, in keeping with the university's brand palette.

Can I choose green for an Economics thesis?

Yes, especially if your thesis deals with sustainability, ESG, the circular economy or green finance. Green has become an increasingly common choice over the last 5 years and is well accepted by all boards.

Is yellow still the traditional colour for Economics?

Yes, it remains the canonical choice at most Italian universities. It evokes gold, wealth and the management of resources. It's perfect for theses in microeconomics, macroeconomics and economic statistics.

At Tor Vergata Economics should I use yellow or blue?

Both are accepted. Yellow is more traditional; blue is chosen by Banking & Finance students to match the sector's aesthetic.

For Management and Marketing do I use the same colour as Economics?

Generally yes. Management often favours green (growth) or blue (corporate); Marketing tends towards more variable colours depending on the graduate's personal positioning.

Can I print the Economics thesis cover in 2 hours?

Yes, at GUUG the hardcover is ready in 2 hours in store. Configure it online or drop by Via di Porta Castello 29 in Rome (Prati district).

◆ Thesis colours by faculty

Economics thesis cover colour: yellow, green or burgundy

Economics thesis colour: traditional yellow, green alternative, LUISS midnight blue. Variants at Sapienza, Tor Vergata, Roma Tre. Gold foil.

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◆ In short

If you're graduating in Economics, Management, Finance, Marketing or Statistics you have to pick a thesis colour. Yellow (evoking gold and wealth) is the traditional choice, but green (growth, prosperity) and midnight blue (institutional restraint, LUISS's choice) now coexist. The right pick depends on your university and the angle of your thesis.

The traditional colour: yellow or green

Yellow (evoking gold, wealth and the management of resources) is the traditional colour for Economics, but in recent years two other options have emerged alongside it: green (growth and prosperity) and midnight blue (institutional restraint, LUISS's choice).

Traditional yellow

Yellow/gold is the canonical Economics choice: it evokes gold, wealth and the management of resources.

Which colour LUISS, Sapienza and Tor Vergata use

LUISS Guido Carli – Economics

Institutional midnight blue

At LUISS the institutional colour is midnight blue (close to #0d2a4a). Every faculty — Economics, Law, Political Science, Management — uses the same colour with gold foil lettering. It's a special case: LUISS chose brand visual consistency over faculty colour tradition.

Sapienza – Faculty of Economics

Yellow or dark green

At Sapienza yellow is the most common choice, especially for traditional theses (Economics, Statistics). Dark green is preferred for Management and for sustainability/ESG-focused theses, an increasingly topical angle.

Tor Vergata – Economics

Yellow or blue

At Tor Vergata yellow remains the traditional choice, but many Banking & Finance students pick navy blue to align with the aesthetic of the banking world. Gold foil for both.

Roma Tre – Economics

Yellow with gold foil

At Roma Tre classic yellow is the dominant choice, with gold foil printing. A dark green variant is accepted but rarely chosen.

Colour + foil combinations for Economics

For Economics the most common combinations are:

Yellow + gold foil

The absolute classic. A well-established tradition, it evokes financial solidity. A safe choice for any board.

Dark green + gold foil

A modern variant in high demand for theses on sustainability, ESG, green finance and the circular economy.

Midnight blue + gold foil

Almost mandatory at LUISS, and accepted at other universities too for Banking & Finance or Corporate Strategy theses.

Burgundy + gold foil

A less traditional but elegant choice, seen on International Economics and Economic Policy theses.

Yellow, green or blue: how to choose

The decision depends on context. (1) University: at LUISS midnight blue is almost mandatory for institutional consistency. Sapienza, Tor Vergata and Roma Tre leave you free. (2) Angle of the thesis: traditional theses (microeconomics, classic macroeconomics) → yellow; sustainability/ESG/circular-economy theses → green; banking/finance/corporate theses → navy blue. (3) Professional profile: if you want the thesis cover to work as a business card for the corporate world, blue or green convey more professionalism than classic yellow. Yellow remains perfect for academic theses and pure economic research.

Frequently asked questions

What colour is the thesis at LUISS Economics?: Institutional midnight blue with gold foil printing. It's the same colour as Law and every other LUISS faculty, in keeping with the university's brand palette.
Can I choose green for an Economics thesis?: Yes, especially if your thesis deals with sustainability, ESG, the circular economy or green finance. Green has become an increasingly common choice over the last 5 years and is well accepted by all boards.
Is yellow still the traditional colour for Economics?: Yes, it remains the canonical choice at most Italian universities. It evokes gold, wealth and the management of resources. It's perfect for theses in microeconomics, macroeconomics and economic statistics.
At Tor Vergata Economics should I use yellow or blue?: Both are accepted. Yellow is more traditional; blue is chosen by Banking & Finance students to match the sector's aesthetic.
For Management and Marketing do I use the same colour as Economics?: Generally yes. Management often favours green (growth) or blue (corporate); Marketing tends towards more variable colours depending on the graduate's personal positioning.
Can I print the Economics thesis cover in 2 hours?: Yes, at GUUG the hardcover is ready in 2 hours in store. Configure it online or drop by Via di Porta Castello 29 in Rome (Prati district).

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