Universal Technical Institute, Inc. to Present at the Piper Jaffray Technology Conference

PHOENIX, April 27 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, announced today that Kimberly McWaters, UTI's President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jennifer Haslip, UTI's Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Piper Jaffray Technology Conference at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City. The conference is taking place May 11-13, 2005.

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.