Welcome to a new episode of the Students Speak series, curated to help students like you navigate the study abroad journey. In this episode, we are in conversation with Spranjal Kulkarni, who is currently pursuing her Master of Science in AI in Society at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), located in Germany. So, let’s learn about her academic background so far, university, course and motivation to pursue higher education.
Key highlights:
- Her Academic Background
- About the Technical University of Munich
- About Her Course - Master of Science in AI in Society
- Her Motivation to Pursue Higher Education
Her Academic Background
Inspired by a lifelong fascination with technology, Spranjal built a robust technical foundation by completing her Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from a prestigious university. She also bridged the gap between theory and practice by completing her internships in Machine Learning and Data Science, where she gained hands-on experience in these rapidly evolving fields.
About the Technical University of Munich
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s leading research institutions, consistently ranked as the top university in Germany and among the best in the European Union. Founded in 1868, TUM defines itself as the Entrepreneurial University, emphasising a unique blend of top-tier academic research, practical innovation and global industry partnerships. With a diverse community of over 50,000 students, nearly 45% of whom are international.
TUM – Rankings
| QS World University Rankings 2026 | Global rank: 22 Germany-specific rank: 1 |
| Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 | Global rank: 27 Germany-specific rank: 1 |
About Her Course - Master of Science in AI in Society
The Master of Science in AI in Society at TUM is a two-year, English-taught programme that explores how Artificial Intelligence affects our daily lives. Instead of focusing only on coding, it teaches students how to manage the ethical and legal challenges of AI. By offering technical training, the course prepares graduates to act as a bridge between tech developers and the public, ensuring that future technology is built responsibly and used fairly.
Curriculum Includes:
- AI and Data Science
- Programming and Data Processing
- Deep Learning
- Human-AI Interaction
- Natural Language Processing
- Governance
- Law and Regulation of AI
- AI in Diverse Societies
- Societal Application Areas of AI
Her Motivation to Pursue Higher Education
Spranjal’s ambition to study abroad was not a sudden decision made during her undergraduate years, but rather a long-held goal from when she was in the 10th grade. Inspired by watching her older siblings move overseas for their education, she set her sights on overseas education. She spent her bachelor’s years conducting thorough research and consulting her peers to determine whether to start working first or dive straight into advanced studies.
Ultimately, fueled by a desire to follow the footsteps of her siblings and build upon her technical foundation, she decided to pursue higher education immediately after her bachelor’s, which has been the most strategic move for her academics and career.
So, this is all about Spranjal’s academic background so far, university, course and motivation to pursue higher education. In the next episode of the Students Speak series, we will cover her research mechanism, other study abroad destinations on her mind, entrance exams & English proficiency tests, and how she geared up for the aptitude test & personal interview. Meanwhile, if you have any queries, please feel free to connect with us.
Also Read: Students Speak: How Valuable Advice Encouraged Anusha Rao Deekulla to Study Abroad – Part I
