Research topics, fundings, and ranking.
Course Curriculum
The curriculum is encompassing and the faculty try to keep it up to date.
Faculty
Many if not all the faculties are well known and respected in their fields of research. They are definitely approachable.
Placement
Many students go on to do a postdoc. Some do go into the industry. Lots of students go into the metallurgy industry.
Accommodation
No.
Exams
SOP, CV, and 2 LORs. GRE and TOEFL were optional.
Scholarship
I got department bursary, RA, and TA. Did not apply for any additional scholarships.