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

PHOENIX, Aug. 29, 2005 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, announced today that members of its executive management team will present at two upcoming investor conferences in September. Both conferences will be webcast live to online participants.

   *  Thursday, September 8, 2005
      Harris Nesbitt, Back to School 2005 Conference
      The Grand Hyatt, New York, New York
      2:40 p.m. ET (11:40 p.m. PT)
      Attending: Kimberly McWaters, President and Chief Executive Officer.

   *  Tuesday, September 20, 2005
      Banc of America 35th Annual Investment Conference
      Ritz Carlton, San Francisco, California
      10:00 a.m. PT (1:00 p.m. ET)
      Attending:  Kimberly McWaters, President and Chief Executive Officer;
      Jennifer Haslip, Senior Vice President and CFO.

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 nine 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.