Biennial Budget Requests
View the 2020-21 Biennial Budget Request (PDF)
The 2019 higher education budget bill provided $43.5 million in new funding in FY20-21 for the University of Minnesota.
View a comparison of the proposals and outcome.
Strengthen Minnesota’s future skilled workforce
- Ensure our students receive top quality education and advising by recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff
- Continue efforts to increase college affordability and access for all Minnesota students by supporting the University’s core needs
- Improve retention and graduation rates by investing in student services including mental health services, tutoring, and academic support
- Prepare students for future workforce needs by providing modern technology infrastructure critical to 21st century learning
Strengthen research to drive Minnesota's economy
- Advance innovation and new technologies by investing in core research infrastructure (i.e., facilities, equipment, systems)
- Address annual cost increases in areas related to laboratory health and safety
- Attract and retain world-renowned researchers to continue groundbreaking discoveries benefiting Minnesota’s economy
Strengthen outreach to Minnesota communities
- Invest in statewide initiatives addressing local challenges
- Maintain U of M core facilities in communities across the state
- Enhance targeted programs serving Minnesotans
FY 2020: $30 million
FY 2021: $27 million
Biennial total: $87 million
More Information
- Comparison of proposals
- January 9, 2019 - U of M legislative requests focus on core needs
- January 15, 2019 - President Kaler presents to MN Senate and House higher education committees
- February 19, 2019 - President Kaler: Governor Walz’s budget recommendation sincerely appreciated
- April 4, 2019 - President Kaler: House funding proposal a step in the right direction
- May 21, 2019 - President Kaler: Legislative funding package will support the University’s land grant mission