TRADE & VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN HOUSTON, TX

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TRAIN AT UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE HOUSTON

With 220,000 square feet of training space, our Houston campus has a 38-year history of preparing technicians for the automotive, diesel, collision repair and welding industries. Additionally, qualifying graduates can apply to take advantage of Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training focused on Ford, BMW and Cummins diesel engines11 after completing a core program.

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220,000

Square feet of campus area, including classrooms and labs

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CORE PROGRAMS OFFERED

What are you passionate about? At the UTI Houston campus, we offer core training programs in Automotive, Diesel & Industrial, Auto/Diesel & Industrial, Collision Repair and Welding technology. Each program can help give you the skills you need to pursue an in-demand career.1

Automotive Mechanic Training in Houston, TX

In the 51-week Automotive Technology program, you’ll learn the basics of automotive service and repair, brake systems, electronic systems and technology, and so much more. As a graduate of UTI Houston, you’ll earn a diploma and will be prepared to test for ASE certification to demonstrate your level of training and professionalism.

Diesel Mechanic Training in Houston, TX

Do you love working on big engines? In the 45-week Diesel Technology program, your courses will dive into truck brakes and chassis, diesel engines and fuel systems, transport refrigeration, and much more. Upon completion of the program, you’ll earn a diploma and will be prepared to test for ASE certification.

Auto Body Repair Training in Houston, TX

The Collision Repair & Refinish Technology (CRRT) program is designed to equip you with the skills needed to manipulate and shape metal using specialist custom equipment, weld steel and aluminum, create your own designs with specialist colors in custom paint, and much more. Graduates earn a diploma in addition to valuable I-CAR certifications. They’re also prepared to test for additional auto body certifications if they choose.

Welding Training in Houston, TX

In the 36-week Welding Technology training program, you’ll learn four different welding processes. Developed in conjunction with Lincoln Electric, your courses will cover everything from welding safety guidelines to various types of welding applications. As a graduate, you’ll earn a diploma and be prepared to test for welding certifications.

CORE PROGRAMS START EVERY THREE WEEKS

SPECIALTY TRAINING PROGRAMS AT UTI HOUSTON

Interested in applying to add a Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training program to your education?
We have more than 7,000 square feet dedicated to Ford FACT, where you can earn up to 12 of Ford’s STST credentials. In our 2,000-square-foot Cummins Engines diesel training lab, you have the opportunity to train on Cummins engines, earning certifications on all Cummins MidRange and heavy-duty engines, as well as all current Cummins systems.46
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EARN YOUR EDUCATION AT UTI HOUSTON

See what credentials you can earn as a graduate from our Houston campus.

GET YOUR ASSOCIATE DEGREE

UTI Houston awards associate of occupational studies (AOS) degrees to graduates of certain Automotive Technology, Diesel & Industrial Technology, and Automotive/Diesel & Industrial Technology program combinations. All other graduates receive diplomas.

START YOUR ASE CERTIFICATION

A graduate of UTI’s ASE Education Foundation-accredited Automotive, Diesel or Collision Repair programs can substitute his or her training for one year of work experience toward ASE’s two-year work requirement.

CRRT PROGRAM CERTIFICATIONS

As one of only two campuses to offer the collision repair training program, graduates can earn up to nine I-CAR recognitions and certificates.

UTI HOUSTON CAMPUS LOCATION

The UTI Houston campus is located within driving distance of downtown Houston, Lake Conroe, the NASA Johnson Space Center and all of greater Houston’s many other attractions. Guided campus tours are available Monday through Friday.

AUTOMOTIVE, DIESEL, COLLISION REPAIR & WELDING CAMPUS LOCATION

721 Lockhaven Drive
    Houston, TX 77073

M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
Campus Tours
      TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm
      W | 10 am & 2 pm
      F&SAT | 10am & 1pm




281-443-6262 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
866-246-1249 |  Financial Aid
800-510-5072 |  Student Services
281-214-7251 |  Career Services

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HELPING YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

At Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Houston, students are our priority. Here’s how we strive to support you.

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 work with you to find scholarships, grants and other financial assistance to help qualified students with their expenses.10 Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.

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