let me answer all this question.. i am 3rd year student and final year next semester..from civil engineering.
Basically UMP offered only ENGINEERING courses...BUT after changing the name from KUKTEM to UMP,the gov decided to add more courses for the students.. New faculties is being developed today..
U will be surprised when 1st come to UMP coz the campus has many "factory look alike" building..huhu..
Actually the Gambang campus is temporary. The permanent campus will be at PEKAN,pahang and in construction.
This Uni is smaller than other Elite uni coz it just 4 years old since established. Many construction is running to expand this campus.
There are many facilities here..dont worry..
The hostel in here is enough for all the students. U dont need to rent houses outside the campus. The distance here is not the problem. Coz u only have to walk to the cafe,the lab,library,and classroom. No need to take a bus.
Foods here are variety..u can choose yourself..dont worry..
Entertainment? mmm..this campus not far from Kuantan City..
just 30km.. there u have Cinema,many others. Kuantan parade,Megamall,Kompleks Teruntum,and many others.
Also not forget Pantai Teluk Chempedak for leisure time..
Ratio of race is like other public uni..of course got chinese girls..lots of them..pretty enough for u..haha..
For many question,please refer to this website:
http://www.ump.edu.my/umpthat if far.