The government announced a 7.5% salary increase and additional benefits for university professors.

The national government announced a 7.5% salary increase for university professors and non-professionals between September and November. In addition, an additional $25,000 will be granted per position , distributed according to each employee's dedication. The measure was taken while a university strike continues, which began on Monday and will end this Friday.

According to the Ministry of Human Capital, this decision reinforces a policy to strengthen universities . In 2024, more than $23 billion was allocated for specific actions by the Undersecretariat of University Policies.

The Casa Rosada contrasted the current situation with that of Alberto Fernández's administration. During 2023, there was no salary increase despite inflation. "Beginning in December 2023, the current administration implemented an extraordinary increase that accumulated by 345%," they emphasized. Furthermore, university salaries followed the guidelines of the National Public Administration.

The unions had agreed to a 0% salary increase in February 2024, due to electoral expectations surrounding Sergio Massa. In response, the current administration equated salaries with those of other state employees. Between January 2024 and May 2025, the cumulative increase reached 111%.

University hospitals received a 246% increase in healthcare, from $14.403 billion in 2023 to $49.84 billion in 2024. The credit will be maintained for 2025, and a special allocation of $33 billion has been added for the University of Buenos Aires hospitals, strengthening their medical, teaching, and research capacity.

The university strike began on Monday, with the start of the second semester. Their demands include salary increases and funding for operating expenses, science, and technology. The measure follows the partial approval of the university financing law in the House of Representatives, which allows for the reopening of collective bargaining agreements and guarantees funding for scholarships, laboratories, and hospitals.

The approved bill establishes a $10 billion fund, updated annually by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), to incentivize entry into strategic careers . It still awaits consideration in the Senate, where the opposition could pass the initiative into law and secure university funding.

Javier Milei announced on national television that he will veto any measure involving new budget allocations. This continues the strain on the funding of public universities and their operations during the academic year.

With the salary increase, university and non-teaching staff will receive concrete improvements. Furthermore, the allocation of extraordinary funds to hospitals and laboratories seeks to support higher education and scientific research, amid strong union demands.