The Universal Institutional Funds, Inc.
522 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10036
June 14, 2013
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
Judiciary Plaza
100 F Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attn: Patrick F. Scott
Re: The Universal Institutional Funds, Inc.
Securities Act File No. 333-188043
Registration Statement on Form N-14
Dear Mr. Scott:
In accordance with Rule 461 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), The Universal Institutional Funds, Inc. (the “Fund”), on behalf of Core Plus Fixed Income Portfolio, a series of the Fund, hereby requests that the effectiveness for the above-referenced Registration Statement on Form N-14 be accelerated so that it will become effective as soon as practicable on June 18, 2013. The Fund hereby confirms that it is aware of its obligations under the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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| /s/ Tara A. Farrelly | |
| Name: | Tara A. Farrelly |
| Title: | Assistant Secretary |
