Qiao was built from a simple but very real problem — moving to a new country for studies is still chaotic, fragmented, and stressful, even today. Important things like visa steps, residence permits, registration, campus life, and daily navigation are scattered across different sources, often in different languages, with no single clear guide. We wanted to change that and build what every international student should have from day one: a complete relocation and adaptation companion. Qiao acts like a personal guide that understands your city, university, and situation — giving you a structured path, from arrival to settling in, instead of leaving you to figure everything out alone. Over time, it evolved from a simple checklist into a full system: AI-assisted guidance, a 3-phase onboarding flow, legal and administrative reminders, a curated map for real life, and a phrasebook for everyday communication. The focus is not just information, but clarity and direction when everything feels new and overwhelming. The goal is simple — make moving abroad feel less like survival, and more like a guided experience every student deserves.

Qiao

The AI relocation platform for international students

The AI relocation platform for international students