Well, let me share you some info here.

With 3.5, you have a chance of entering this course. But bare in mind that it also depends on the availability in this course. This course used to take in 60-70 students, but the amount have been halved. Therefore, now its around 35 students only. So, the competition is strong, but u get to study in a better environment. Less students, the lecturer can teach better. Let's get the overall of this course. To me, this course is still maturing, compared to other public universities. We have some very good lecturers. Well, please be prepared for course. The main flaw in this university is that the facilities is not up to par. Many instruments are broken down but not being fixed or upgraded. Hence, for your FYP please choose wisely. There will be seniors helping you out. This is because we have established a one senior one junior system since my year. I not sure whether the juniors are still carrying out or not. But overall the environment is good. The people in Sabah is friendly. But be prepared that you won't be spoon feeded, have to work very hard in order to get good results. Of course, you can join sorts of activities organized by the course itself or the school. Our course did participate in the NACES (National Chemical Engineering Symposium) and the Chem-E-Car Competition, you may ask the seniors about this.

If you do get a place in UMS. You will be more independent, that one thing i am very sure about. If you want to have fun, please go travel around in your 1,2, and 3 year. 4th year you will see hell... hahaha.. dun complain too much there cause no use complaining, just work it out. Sorry for talking so much, let me summarise it.

Education quality - 2.5/5,
Cons - facilities are not very good (lab especially), got many experienced lecturer but may not be good in teaching
Pros - learn more to be independent (which is helping me now in working life)

Student life - 5/5
Very nice environment to study, you can have fun and study at the same time.

FYI, i studied there for 4 years. At the final years, I felt it was the worst year for me. Cause i do not understand a thing about plant design, and the lecturers are not guiding properly. but somehow i manage to do it. =). My final year project's title is very interesting, but sad to say i do not have the lab equipment to do anything to get my results, but i still manage to get an A for it. hahaha.. if you get into the uni, i can tell you more then. This course is quite fresh in my opinion. but do not worried, this course i recognized by BEM (Board of Engineers).

E&E is a good engineering course in UMS. Cause they are very active in participating in national competition such as the SMART CAR competition and also ROBOCON... quite interesting as well. Well, what you prepare? prepare to work hard for the next four years.. and yes, if you get results, no worries many companies will scout you. Your course have several good teachers and in fact in my opinion one of them is damn smart.. prepare to work damn hard.. hahaha..