EX-99.(J)(1) 7 a2120745zex-99_j1.txt EXHIBIT 99.(J)(1) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions "Financial Highlights" in the Prospectus and "Independent Auditors" and "Financial Statements and Reports of Independent Auditors" in the Statement of Additional Information and to the incorporation by reference of our report dated August 13, 2003 in this Registration Statement (Form N-1A No. 811-6637) of The UBS Funds. /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP ERNST & YOUNG LLP New York, New York October 22, 2003