This study aims to investigate the the role of emotional intelligence and entrepreneurial attitude in determining the entrepreneurial intention among students in private college in Sabah, Malaysia. Structured questionnaire instrument was used in this study. The respondent of this study was 213 students and was selected from private college in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Based on the results and findings of this study, the result revealed that trait EI which is also known as emotional self-efficacy has a relationship with entrepreneurial attitude as well as the intention. Besides that, the results of this study also reported that entrepreneurial attitude has a significant relationship with entrepreneurial intention. This study through its research and findings has contributed significantly to both theoretical and practical implications. The result of this study is believed to have contributed significantly towards the understanding of key factors on entrepreneurial intention particularly among students.