Universal Technical Institute, Inc. to Present at Lehman Brothers 2004 Small Cap Conference

PHOENIX, Nov. 15, 2004 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, announced today that it will present at the Lehman Brothers 2004 Small Cap Conference at The Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona. The conference is taking place November 17-19, 2004. UTI's President and Chief Executive Officer, Kimberly McWaters, and Chief Financial Officer, Jennifer Haslip, will participate in the conference.

UTI's presentation will be audio webcast live at 10:40 a.m. local time on Thursday, November 18, 2004 and will be available at UTI's website at www.uticorp.com. An archive of the presentation will also be available 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.