Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-20057, 333-20073, 333-31398, 333-76096, 333-76654, 333-85518, 333-106270, 333-106271) pertaining to Education Management Corporation and Subsidiaries’ Deferred Compensation Plan and Retirement Plan of our reports dated February 14, 2003, with respect to the financial statements of
| • | American Education Centers, Inc. |
| • | Asher School of Business Education Corporation |
| • | Brown Mackie Education Corporation |
| • | Commonwealth Business College Education Corporation |
| • | Michiana College Education Corporation |
| • | Southern Ohio College, LLC |
| • | Stautzenberger College Education Corporation |
included in the Current Report on Form 8K/A of Education Management Corporation and Subsidiaries dated November 10, 2003.
/s/ Almich & Associates
Irvine, California
November 7, 2003
