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Your partner for a successful start in Germany

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Our Services

We support you with translations, finding accommodation, dealing with public authorities, insurance, taxes, and many other administrative matters related to starting your life in Germany.

Translations and Document Support

We support you with translations between Chinese, German, and English and help you understand contracts, official correspondence, and other important documents.

Finding Accommodation in Germany

We support you in finding suitable accommodation, explain which documents you need, and guide you through the German housing market in a clear and transparent way.

Work and Employment

Wir informieren über Vollzeit, Teilzeit, Minijobs und weitere Beschäftigungsformen, damit Du den passenden Einstieg in den deutschen Arbeitsmarkt findest.

Understanding Social Security

We explain health insurance, pension insurance, child benefits, maternity protection, and other social benefits in clear terms. When necessary, we connect you with the appropriate specialist services.

Referrals to Qualified Experts

For matters requiring specialist advice, we connect you with suitable lawyers, tax advisers, and other qualified professionals.

How We Support You

We explain how the housing search works, which documents you need, and what landlords typically expect. When necessary, we also help you identify suitable organisations and points of contact.

Depending on your individual situation, you may need a registration certificate, residence permit, proof of health insurance, and other documents. We help you understand what is required and keep track of the necessary steps.

We explain the differences between statutory and private health insurance, as well as other important areas of the German social security system. For specialised questions, we connect you with the appropriate professionals or organisations.

We provide information about BAföG, scholarships, grants, and other funding opportunities, including eligibility requirements, application processes, and relevant points of contact.

Wir vermitteln grundlegendes Wissen zur Einkommensteuer, Steuererklärung und weiteren wichtigen steuerlichen Themen.
We provide general information about income tax, tax returns, and other important tax-related matters. When professional advice is required, we connect you with qualified lawyers, tax advisers, or other specialists.

We support you with language-related communication and help explain documents and general administrative procedures. Depending on your situation, we assess together which form of support is most suitable.

As a Chinese student in Germany, you may need to deal with accommodation, health insurance, public authorities, residence matters, employment, and important documents. GU Connect supports you step by step, explains procedures clearly, and helps you settle into life in Germany more quickly.

About Us

Meet the team behind GU Connect.

Jirong Steinacker

Managing Director
Brings experience, empathy, and personal insight into starting a new life between China and Germany.
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Marlene Steinacker

Co-Founder & Business Operations
Supports Gu Connect with legal expertise, organizational skills, and intercultural understanding.
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Contact

Do you have any questions or would you like to arrange an appointment?
Send us an email at info@gu-connect.de or simply use the contact form. We usually respond within one to three business days.

You can also reach us by phone at +49 171 7418390. Our hotline is available on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. erreichbar.

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In Chinese culture, the turtle symbolizes health, good fortune, and longevity.

Like the turtle, GU Connect accompanies you on your journey and supports you every step of the way.