Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) is an American educational provider specializing in technical and transportation training programs. The institute offers postsecondary education designed to equip students for professional careers in various trades, including automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, and marine technology. Students attending UTI can earn certificates, diplomas, or degrees through its diverse brand portfolio, which includes Universal Technical Institute, the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute, and the NASCAR Technical Institute. In addition to its core offerings, UTI provides advanced, manufacturer-specific training courses, available both as student-paid electives at its campuses and as sponsored programs for manufacturers or dealers at various sites and dedicated centers. The curriculum also encompasses vocational training in welding and computer numeric control (CNC) machining. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute operated 12 campuses as of September 30, 2021.
