The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is considered the premier school in the U.S. for mechanical training. Founded in 1965 in Phoenix, Arizona, the school has branded itself under many different names and spread across the country in a campus-based school system.
UTI operates under the brands Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI), Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). It is recognized as the mechanics industry
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UTI offers five disciplines of technician training. Students in every discipline have access to extensive hands-on training in addition to classroom academic theory. Class sizes are small, and courses are taught by experienced instructors who have proven skills in the workplace. Each student receives a set of Snap-on Tools, valued at $1,000, as a graduation gift.
The Auto Technician track is a comprehensive 51-week program that prepares students for full service, repair, and troubleshooting of modern cars. Students learn to work with domestic and foreign brands and understand the mechanics of engines, performance, power, and advanced technology.
The Diesel technician track is 45 weeks long and emphasizes the inner workings of powerful diesel machinery and vehicles. Students study hydraulics, transport refrigeration, air brakes, and preventive maintenance. They also learn about the computer systems that run all of the different parts and tie the system together. Students can further expand their career opportunities by combining the Diesel and Industrial program with Core Automotive Training or earning NATEF/ASE certification in some programs.
The Motorcycle Technician track is 48 weeks and is broken into two stages. Students take a core motorcycle training course in addition to an elective of their choice. In the core curriculum, topics include servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting bikes from both foreign and domestic makers. After finishing stage one, students choose from the many manufacturer electives for more specialized training in a particular brand. Students can often receive manufacturer certifications through these electives that help them secure jobs upon graduation.
The Marine Technician track trains students in the servicing and repair of marine vehicle engines. The core program takes 51 weeks to complete. Students learn about marine engine fundamentals and then study hull design, electrical systems, fuel systems, trim, and tilt.
The Collision Technician track is 51 weeks and trains students in the industry requirements for CRRT programs. Students study each of the areas of auto body repair, including frame alignment, welding, mechanical repair, electrical repair, and custom refinishing. Upon graduation, students receive certifications from the Inter-industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair and DuPont Refinisher certification programs.
UTI offers two internship programs that give students real-workplace experience in their chosen fields. Internships demonstrate student potential, look good on resumes, and often lead to job offers.
The Jordan Suzuki Internship Program gives students a chance to work with a Suzuki team for a weekend. Students put their skills to the test in the fast-paced world of a race weekend.
The MMI Supercross Internship Program is sponsored by The Dirt Lab. As in the Suzuki Internship, Supercross Interns get to experience being a race-day technician through working with an assigned rider and understanding their technical needs.
UTI classes begin every three weeks, so you can begin your education at any time. To begin the admissions process, simply call an advisor
Students seeking financial aid should begin their search by completing the FAFSA, which is a free form available at www.fafsa.gov. The FAFSA determines eligibility for federal aid money, including grants, loans, and work-study programs. It is also a required supplementary form for many other third-party scholarships and funding sources.
UTI also offers more than $11 million each year to its students in scholarships and other forms of aid. Funding opportunities include tuition reduction programs, need-based aid, government aid, and third-party scholarships. Students can also receive scholarships from UTI
Students at UTI are part of a supportive, technically oriented environment. It
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