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TRAIN AT UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE IN EXTON, PA
Looking for trade schools in PA? At our Exton trade school campus, students can get hands-on training to prepare for the shop environment.1,18 They’ll get that training in our labs featuring state-of-the-industry equipment.
This campus also features a Power & Performance lab, where you’ll be taught to tear down and rebuild engines in courses developed with Roush Yates Engines. It also has a dedicated diesel lab featuring trucks and equipment used in the industry today.
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CORE PROGRAMS AT UTI EXTON
Automotive Mechanic Training in Exton, PA
In the Automotive Technology program at UTI Exton, which is about 35 miles northwest of Philadelphia, students can learn everything from simple engine systems to electronic systems and technology. Graduates earn a diploma and will be prepared to test for ASE certification.
Diesel Mechanic Training in Exton, PA
In the 45-week Diesel Technology program, students can learn the fundamentals of engine service and repair, brake systems and chassis, preventative maintenance and much more.7 Graduates of the core program earn a diploma and are prepared to complete exams for ASE certification.
Welding Training in Exton, PA
With UTI’s Welding Technology Training program, students can train for the industry in less than nine months. Developed in conjunction with Lincoln Electric, courses cover everything from welding safety guidelines to pipe welding and various types of welding processes.
Robotics & Automation Training in Exton, PA
Students interested in innovation and technology should explore the Robotics & Automation Technician program. This 51-week program gives students the opportunity to learn about a range of topics relevant to both the robotics and automation industries, including 3D design and manufacturing, applied physics and precision measuring and computer-aided design.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS AT UTI EXTON
UTI Exton’s Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) programs equip graduates with the specialized knowledge leading manufacturers value.11
EARN YOUR EDUCATION HERE
See what credentials you can earn as a student at our UTI Exton campus.
START YOUR ASE CERTIFICATION
Graduates of UTI’s Automotive or Diesel programs, which are accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, can substitute their training for one of the two years of work experience required to test for ASE certification.16
DIPLOMAS & DEGREES
Graduates earn diplomas.
UTI Exton also offers an associate in specialized technology (AST) degree to graduates of the 75-week Automotive/Diesel & Industrial Technology program who also complete five general education online courses.
UTI EXTON CAMPUS LOCATION
We’re within driving distance of Dover International Raceway in Delaware and many historic sites around Philadelphia.
Students attending UTI Exton can utilize a shuttle service that provides transportation to campus from the Center City district in Philadelphia and back.* This is a great opportunity for those who wish to use an alternate mode of transportation or reduce their carbon footprint!
*See campus for details, including route information, cost and availability.
CAMPUS LOCATION
750 Pennsylvania Drive
Exton, Pennsylvania 19341
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877-884-3986 | Student Services
610-646-8654 | Career Services
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HELPING YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
We team with Collegiate Housing Services to help students who are relocating find affordable shared or individual housing near campus. Contact Housing Services for more information.
CAREER SERVICES
UTI has local Career Advisors at each campus to assist you with your search for a part-time job that could help you cover living expenses while you attend school.1 Contact Career Services for more information.
FINANCIAL AID
We help students complete their FAFSA to determine whether they qualify for financial assistance to help with their expenses.10 Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.
Pennsylvania residents who attend the UTI Exton campus and had been in foster care may be eligible for Fostering Independence Through Education Act waivers after other financial aid opportunities are exhausted. For more information, please visit PHEAA.org/FosterEd. The point of contact at the Exton campus is Diana Nguyen, Financial Aid Director, dinguyen@uti.edu.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No, our curriculum does not require prior experience and is specifically designed to teach the skills necessary to pursue a role as a entry-level technician.
Graduates earn either a diploma or associate of specialized technology (AST) degree, depending on the program, with the possibility of additional credentials.
UTI Exton’s Automotive and Diesel programs follow a blended learning model, which includes a mix of online instructor-led training with hands-on application in the lab.18 This type of training is modeled after what’s used in the industry today and can provide more flexibility for students.
All other programs at UTI Exton are completely hands-on.
While not separate classes, math and science aligned with the learning skills are incorporated into the course teachings, along with industry terminology that technicians need to succeed.
Yes, students can work and attend school if needed. Our Career Services team can help identify local job openings based on a student’s schedule.