Structured PREreview of A population perspective on international students in Australian universities

Does the introduction explain the objective of the research presented in the preprint?

Yes

The purpose of the study was clearly explained in the introduction.

Are the methods well-suited for this research?

Somewhat appropriate

It was not initially clear which population ('per 100 000 population') the authors were referring to. However as one continues to read the article this confusion clears off. Overall approach is impressive, and does show that a lot of thought has gone into preparation and execution of this study. Well done to the authors.

Are the conclusions supported by the data?

Highly supported

Are the data presentations, including visualizations, well-suited to represent the data?

Highly appropriate and clear

Tables and figures used are easy to comprehend. From just reading the caption one can follow presented information when going through the figures.

How clearly do the authors discuss, explain, and interpret their findings and potential next steps for the research?

Very clearly

Is the preprint likely to advance academic knowledge?

Highly likely

This preprint provides useful information regarding access to higher education, in particular to international education. The article raises important concerns regarding challenges faced by low and middle income countries.

Would it benefit from language editing?

No

The article is clearly written with well articulated flow of facts. No need for language editing.

Would you recommend this preprint to others?

Yes, it’s of high quality

Is it ready for attention from an editor, publisher or broader audience?

Yes, after minor changes

Minor suggestion/recommendation: If authors could indicate upfront in the methods section that the population referred to (denominator) is of the students' permanent residence.

Competing interests

The author declares that they have no competing interests.