Universal Technical Institute, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

PHOENIX, Sept. 7 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, announced today that Kimberly McWaters, president and chief executive officer, and Jennifer Haslip, chief financial officer, will present at two upcoming investor conferences in September. Both conferences will be webcast live.

   *  Tuesday, September 14, 2004
      Harris Nesbitt Back to School 2004 Conference
      The Essex House Hotel, New York City
      11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT)

   *  Wednesday, September 22, 2004
      Banc of America Securities 34th Annual Investment Conference
      The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
      11:30 a.m. PT (2:30 p.m. ET)

To access the audio webcasts of these presentations, please visit the Investor Relations section of UTI's website at www.uticorp.com. Archives of the presentations will also be available at UTI's website for those who cannot participate in the live event.

About Universal Technical Institute

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. The company offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at eight campuses across the United States, and manufacturer-sponsored advanced programs at 22 dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. offers specialized technical education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). For more information, visit www.uticorp.com.