The University of Warwick is a public research university on the outskirts of Coventry between the West Midlands and Warwickshire, England. It was founded in 1965 as part of a government initiative to expand higher education. Warwick is a member of the Russell Group of leading research-intensive universities in the UK. The university is known for its excellence in a wide range of subjects, including the arts and humanities, sciences, and social sciences. It has a strong international reputation and a diverse student body.